The 2017 IMSA Prototype Challenge presented by Mazda is the twelfth season of the

IMSA Lites IMSA Prototype Challenge (formerly IMSA Prototype Lites) is a racing series featuring two classes of single-seat prototype cars racing simultaneously. The series is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Most races are ...

series. The season features seven double header weekends.

Regulations

For the 2017 season the series had a make-over. The series name was changed from IMSA Lites to the IMSA Prototype Challenge. The classes were also changed. The L2 class was dropped after eleven seasons of service. The series was divided over two classes, LMP3 and MPC. The LMP3 class open to all

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specification cars. Various chassis manufacturers have built LMP3 specification chassis. All chassis are equipped with a Nissan VK50VE, 5,0L, V8 engine. The MPC class is filled by

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DP02, the former L1 class. All cars are shod with

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tires.

Entry list

LMP3

Note: A driver with a (M) is participating in the Amateur Masters Category.

Mazda Prototype Challenge (MPC)

Note: All

DP02s are running with the

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MZR 2.0 L Engine.

Race calendar and results

Bold indicates overall winner.

Final standings

LMP3

Mazda Prototype Challenge

References

External links

Official website
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