The 2021 IMSA Prototype Challenge is the sixteenth 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 and its successors, and the fifth under the
IMSA Prototype Challenge
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 ...
name. The season started on January 23 at
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR as well as its season opening event. In addition to NA ...
and concludes on November 12 at
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Calendar
The provisional 2021 calendar was released on September 9, 2020. As of April 7, 2021 the calendar remains provisional and subject to change.
;Calendar Changes
*All races are now 1 hour 45 minutes in length.
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport Park and Mosport International Raceway) is a multi-track motorsport venue located north of Bowmanville, in Ontario, Canada, east of Toronto. The facility features a , 10-turn road course; a adva ...
(Mosport) returned to the calendar after being cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Road America
Road America is a motorsport road course located near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, United States on Wisconsin Highway 67. It has hosted races since the 1950s and currently hosts races in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, WeatherTech SportsCar Champ ...
, which replaced Mosport in 2020, did not return for 2021.
*On April 7, 2021,
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International, nicknamed "The Glen", is an automobile race track located in the town of Dix just southwest of the village of Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. It was long known around the world as the hom ...
replaced
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport Park and Mosport International Raceway) is a multi-track motorsport venue located north of Bowmanville, in Ontario, Canada, east of Toronto. The facility features a , 10-turn road course; a adva ...
on the schedule due to COVID-19 restrictions. The new event is scheduled for July 2.
Series News
*2020-spec LMP3 cars will be allowed to compete in the championship for 2021. 2015-spec cars are still allowed. The classes will be called LMP3–1 (2020) and LMP3–2 (2015).
*Points will be awarded at 10x the amount awarded in 2020, points are still awarded down to 30th place.
Entries
Race results
Bold indicates to overall winner.
Championship standings
;Points system
Driver's Championships
LMP3-1
LMP3-2
Team's Championships
LMP3-1
LMP3-2
;Note: #60 Wulver Racing after Round1 moved to LMP3-1 category.
Bronze Driver's Cup
LMP3-1
LMP3-2
References
External linksOfficial Website
IMSA Website
{{LMP3 championships
IMSA Prototype Challenge
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 ...