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IMSA Plans to Set PC Ratings Back to 2014 Regulations

PC set to revert to two Silver/Bronze driver minimum lineup for enduros…

Photo: John Dagys

Photo: John Dagys

Following last Friday’s release of new driver rating pairing regulations, whereby only one Silver or Bronze-rated driver was required as a minimum for three or four-driver lineups in Prototype Challenge and GT Daytona, IMSA looks set to revert back to the 2014 regulations for PC to make a minimum of two.

The likely change for PC comes on the heels of competitor feedback, and working in partnership with IMSA, a formal announcement of the change back is expected shortly.

A majority of the PC teams worked to optimize their lineups to ensure two Silver or Bronze-rated drivers were part of the lineups for the endurance races, as many of those drivers can bring budget to the table.

GTD is expected to remain at the revised-for-2015 regulation change, requiring a minimum of only one Silver or Bronze-rated driver for three or four-driver lineups.

In both classes, five-driver lineups are allowed for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and a minimum of two Silver or Bronze-rated drivers remains the standard.

Tony DiZinno (@tonydizinno) is Sportscar365's North American Editor, focusing on coverage of the IMSA-sanctioned championships as well as Pirelli World Challenge. DiZinno also contributes to NBCSports.com and other motorsports outlets. Contact Tony

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