Clear Your Schedules: The Return of IMSA

Clear Your Schedules: The Return of IMSA

The hills are about to come alive with the sound of horsepower. IMSA continues its long run of stops (since 1999) at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on May 10-12 with the highly anticipated return of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar series for its stop at the legendary raceway with the MOTUL Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai. It's the fourth event on the IMSA calendar this year and will feature 34 cars, divided into three classes.

It's an opportunity for race fans to witness the premier sports car racing series in person in an inviting atmosphere where fans have access to the paddock to get up close to pinnacles of automotive racing technology from Porsche, Acura, BMW, and Cadillac.

This year, the teams and drivers will face an unknown at Laguna Seca. The track has been resurfaced which will present drivers with increased grip and potentially higher corner speeds, but yet unknown is how the new track surface may impact race strategy.

What is known, is that an IMSA weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca never disappoints as each year fans witness some of the best on-track action of any event on the IMSA calendar.

For those who have never attended and want to know what it’s like, check out our coverage from last year.

Classes and Contenders:

Grand Touring Prototype (GTP)

The GTP class features cutting-edge prototypes that push the boundaries of speed and technology. Keep an eye on seasoned drivers like Sebastien Bourdais, Pipo Derani, and Felipe Nasr, who are vying for supremacy in their sleek machines.

GTD PRO and GTD

The GTD PRO and GTD classes showcase GT-style cars, each with its unique blend of power and elegance. Expect fierce battles between teams representing top manufacturers.

Race Schedule

Friday, May 10, 2024:

11:30 AM to 12:10 PM ET: Practice 1 - Mazda MX-5 Cup

12:25 PM to 1:10 PM ET: Practice 1 - Lamborghini Super Trofeo

1:25 PM to 2:25 PM ET: Practice 1 - Michelin Pilot Challenge

And more exciting sessions throughout the day!

Saturday, May 11, 2024:

2:50 PM to 3:40 PM ET: Race 1 of 2 - Mazda MX-5 Cup (Available Globally)

4:55 PM to 7:00 PM ET: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 (Stream in the United States on Peacock Premium)

Sunday, May 12, 2024:

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET: MOTUL Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai

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Fast Facts

Official Schedule Here

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca – Monterey, California

May 10-12, 2024

Race Day/Time: Sunday, May 12 – 3:10 p.m. ET

NBC Network Coverage: LIVE – Flag-to-flag beginning at 3 p.m. (also streaming in the U.S. on Peacock, outside the U.S. on IMSA.com/TVLive)

Peacock and IMSA.com/TVLive Qualifying Stream: Saturday, May 11 – 7:30 p.m. ET

IMSA Radio: All sessions live on IMSA.com and RadioLeMans.com; SiriusXM live race coverage begins Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. ET (XM 206, Web/App 996)

Circuit Type: 238-mile, 11-turn road course

Race Length: Two hours, 40 minutes