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DRIVERS AND TEAM EXECS ALIKE SHARE WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT THE WEATHERTECH CHAMPIONSHIP’S NEW TOP PROTOTYPE CLASS

By John Oreovicz

H eading into the 2023 season, hype for the 21st century revival of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTP class was massive. But the eagerly anticipated new LMDh prototypes lived up to or exceeded expectations, and sports car racing fans responded in kind with record onsite attendance at Daytona International Speedway and

increased television ratings. There’s a lot to love about the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) formula – whether it’s the way the cars look, the way they sound or the incorporation of hybrid technology that prioritizes efficient use of energy and promotes relevance to the increasing electrification of production cars. And let’s not forget the spirit of cooperation

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