Draft:2024 HSR Prototype Challenge

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The 2024 HSR Prototype Challenge is a planned motor racing championship, set to be the inaugural season of the HSR Prototype Challenge sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association.

Background[edit]

The HSR Prototype Challenge was created by a collaboration between IMSA and HSR. HSR is set to operate the events, with oversight from IMSA. Cars will include both current and previous generation LMP3 cars. A minimum starting field of 20 cars is required for standalone events. If this is not achieved, LMP3 cars will be integrated into the HSR Group 6 (Prototype) races. All events will required a timed pitstop.[1]

Class[edit]

Calendar[edit]

The provisional 2024 calendar was released on October 28, 2023, featuring six rounds.[1][2]

Round Race Circuit Location Date Duration
1 TBA United States Sebring International Raceway Sebring, Florida March 8–10 2 Hours
2 TBA United States Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, Georgia April 25–28 2 Hours
3 TBA United States Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, New York June 6–9 1.5 Hours
4 TBA United States Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, Georgia September 19–22 2 Hours
5 TBA United States Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida Oct. 30–Nov. 3 2 Hours
6 TBA United States Sebring International Raceway Sebring, Florida December 4–8 3 Hours

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (October 28, 2023). "HSR Prototype Challenge To Debut In 2024". Dailysportscar. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "HSR Prototype Challenge Presented by IMSA Set to Launch in 2024". IMSA. October 24, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.