Le Mans Prototypes were created by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). The technical requirements for an LMP include bodywork covering all mechanical elements of the car. As of 2023, there are two classes within Le Mans Prototypes, designated LMP2 and LMP3.

4 days ago · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A technical infraction has moved the No. 8 LMP2 entry to last in class in the Daytona 24-hour race. During extended post-race technical inspection, the No. 8 entry was found to have exceeded the maximum allowable wear to the regulated area of the skid block on the underside of the car.

Jun 26, 2021 · LMP2 cars feature blue backgrounds of the car number panels on the nose and each side of the car; on the mirrors and rear wing endplate; on the LED position-in-class lights on each side of the car; and with a blue “LMP2” decal affixed above the windscreen.

Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) is a closed-cockpit car developed by four approved constructors. In addition to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, LMP2 cars are eligible to compete in other global series such as the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Nov 15, 2024 · Corvette Racing partner squad Pratt Miller Motorsports will add a prototype programme to its IMSA SportsCar Championship roster next season by fielding an LMP2 entry alongside its GTD Pro effort.

3 days ago · Tower Motorsport has lost its LMP2 victory in the Daytona 24 Hours over a technical infraction, with United Autosports inheriting the top spot.

Nov 15, 2024 · Starting in 2025, Pratt Miller Motorsports will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the highly competitive LMP2 category. The team will field an Oreca 07, driven by Pietro Fittipaldi and James Roe, with additional drivers to …

Jan 3, 2025 · Pratt Miller Motorsports’ new ORECA LMP2 07 is currently testing at Daytona International Speedway ahead of its debut in the 63rd annual Rolex 24 at Daytona in its striking new black, gray, and orange-accented livery.

Feb 8, 2024 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Wonder what the differences are between a Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) and Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) as you’re watching an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race? Let NBC Sports analyst Townsend Bell help fill you in with this video.

Jan 3, 2025 · Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) cars are designed for endurance and the second-fastest IMSA race cars on the grid behind the GTP class, and like GTD, LMP2 is a Pro-Am class with both seasoned professionals and rising stars.