GTP cars about 500-600 hp, LMP-1 Diesels about 700 hp/1000 lbs of torque. LMP-2/DPi about 550 hp less weight than the old GTP cars. GTO about 500 hp mostly small block engines, later turbos from Audi, Mercury (Roush) and others. GTLM 500 hp, better aero, higher cornering speeds, better braking, based exactly on production cars (except the Porsche 997 911). GTU about 300 hp, GTD or GT3 about 600 hp, less aero, more driver assist very fast 180-185 mph top speed in Blancpain GT configuration. LMP3 is faster than GTP Light. So no the racing is better today than before, I've been to and seen both eras. You just have bias against the new series.
Geez, there's a lot of history in this video. There are a lot of feature pieces showing technical details of the cars during the best era of factory support in IMSA history. The Nissan GTP was beginning to come into its own and led much of the race. Toyota's GTO program matured to the point that they could beat the V8 cars, and I assume much of the turbo I4 engine tech was transferred to the GTP program in later years. Al Holbert talked in victory lane that the handwriting was on the wall for Porsche dominance, after the BMW was 4 seconds a lap faster. But in the end, the more powerful cars failed in the last 20 minutes, leaving an easy victory for Porsche. And in the post-race interview with the Dyson team, father Rob Dyson was carrying son and later IMSA racer Chris Dyson on piggyback.
The "Mustang" Ford Probe, CorvetteGTP & Buick Hawk where way before they'er time. The technology just wasn't in place yet for any of these cars. Turbo four bangers of that era couldn't take the boost so they blew up and the turbo V6 GM engine put out so much torque it broke half-shafts and CV joints. I also had no idea that the Nissan, BMW & Buick Hawk all used the same March chassis Great ideas with Ford & GM backing just before the tech was there... to bad too. Who is Bruce Jenner?
The 1976 Decathlon Athlete who converted himself into a woman, yes one in the same. Bruce Jenner was a decent pedaler did some Trans Am with Roush too.
Im a BMW fan and loved the gtp car back in the day. I remember how Davey Jones first with BMW and then with Jaguar was fast but had a tendency to either crash or break the car. BMW left because all carnage brought by the drivers, they destroyed most of the chassis they had.
I went to this race when I was 11, met Al Jr in the paddock and he was so nice to talk with me and my father for a good five minutes during the race after he had finished his stint.
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The heyday of IMSA. Great to see the series back and exciting again.
Thanks for including the commercials. I hope to have $600 savings on my purchase on my next Ford Tempo. I might actually turn a buck.
RIP Brock Yates & Steve Evans.
Yeah, Steve Evans is much more known for his drag racing coverage, and he actually was track announcer and managed drag strips in his earlier days.
The best track in North America.
Naah. Calabogie.
Saw this race in person as a kid, WOW!! The new series has nothing on the good old days of pure horsepower!
GTP cars about 500-600 hp, LMP-1 Diesels about 700 hp/1000 lbs of torque. LMP-2/DPi about 550 hp less weight than the old GTP cars. GTO about 500 hp mostly small block engines, later turbos from Audi, Mercury (Roush) and others. GTLM 500 hp, better aero, higher cornering speeds, better braking, based exactly on production cars (except the Porsche 997 911). GTU about 300 hp, GTD or GT3 about 600 hp, less aero, more driver assist very fast 180-185 mph top speed in Blancpain GT configuration. LMP3 is faster than GTP Light. So no the racing is better today than before, I've been to and seen both eras. You just have bias against the new series.
@@dj4monie GTP cpuld have 900hp+ with boost on
Geez, there's a lot of history in this video. There are a lot of feature pieces showing technical details of the cars during the best era of factory support in IMSA history. The Nissan GTP was beginning to come into its own and led much of the race. Toyota's GTO program matured to the point that they could beat the V8 cars, and I assume much of the turbo I4 engine tech was transferred to the GTP program in later years. Al Holbert talked in victory lane that the handwriting was on the wall for Porsche dominance, after the BMW was 4 seconds a lap faster. But in the end, the more powerful cars failed in the last 20 minutes, leaving an easy victory for Porsche. And in the post-race interview with the Dyson team, father Rob Dyson was carrying son and later IMSA racer Chris Dyson on piggyback.
Truly the golden age of road racing in the U.S. we will never see it again.
Scott Pruett's Mustang sounds amazing! :D
God i miss this quality of coverage
I was at this race and I took a picture from across the track from the Dyson car with Chris on robs shoulders.
Some excellent video's of the classic years of Imsa. Big thanks!
Thanks for the entertainment 1986 was a good year
52:37 that red porsche 934 has a lengthy history up to this race. many overall and class wins to its credit. lookup porsche 935 chassis 009 00030
The "Mustang" Ford Probe, CorvetteGTP & Buick Hawk where way before they'er time. The technology just wasn't in place yet for any of these cars. Turbo four bangers of that era couldn't take the boost so they blew up and the turbo V6 GM engine put out so much torque it broke half-shafts and CV joints.
I also had no idea that the Nissan, BMW & Buick Hawk all used the same March chassis
Great ideas with Ford & GM backing just before the tech was there... to bad too.
Who is Bruce Jenner?
The 1976 Decathlon Athlete who converted himself into a woman, yes one in the same. Bruce Jenner was a decent pedaler did some Trans Am with Roush too.
The following year i would start vintage racing a 911
Was there that year lived in oconowoc met holbert and jr at siebkens bar saturday night
1:24:46 he'd go on to win 2 ALMS championships in 2003 & 2011
Ah, the 80’s porno music…LOL
Im a BMW fan and loved the gtp car back in the day. I remember how Davey Jones first with BMW and then with Jaguar was fast but had a tendency to either crash or break the car. BMW left because all carnage brought by the drivers, they destroyed most of the chassis they had.
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He said by the year 2000..
This was the era you could build a gtu car in your garage and race it
great stuff, great looking cars, thanx
I thought the Nissan was a Lola chassis; as the Corvette(?)
I went to this race when I was 11, met Al Jr in the paddock and he was so nice to talk with me and my father for a good five minutes during the race after he had finished his stint.
Thank you for all your uploads. Real gems !
18:45 Jones is off the track!
Road America can start 80 cars
thank you thank you thank you....did I say thanks? this is a great post!
Miss the Barn.... Thanks fpor posting!
The old pits
"tail-gating"
Dennis Aase
Thank you. Just loved the race!
IMSA!
Porsche 🏆but what happened to the jaguar's
I'm glad the bmw's didn't finish
Thanks for sharing.
ahhh... good days. better days.
Do you have the 89 race recorded by chance???
Good video and Good racing
I was there somewhere at turn 5
Super good post! Thank you for this!
Bruce Jenner! I miss that guy...
68 cars????
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