2021 IMSA Prototype Challenge

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The 2021 IMSA Prototype Challenge is the sixteenth season of the IMSA Lites series and its successors, and the fifth under the IMSA Prototype Challenge name. The season started on January 23 at Daytona International Speedway and concludes on November 12 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Calendar

The provisional 2021 calendar was released on September 9, 2020. [1] As of April 7, 2021 the calendar remains provisional and subject to change.

RoundCircuitLocationDate
1 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida January 23
2 Sebring International Raceway Sebring, Florida March 14
3 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio May 16
4 Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, New York July 2
5 Virginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia October 8
6 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, Georgia November 12
Calendar Changes

Series News

Entries

TeamCarEngineNo.DriversClassRounds
CarDriver
Flag of the United States.svg WIN Autosport [4] Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V81 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matthew Bell [4] P31–2
Flag of the United States.svg Naveen Rao [4] 1–2
11 Flag of the United States.svg Steven Thomas [4] P3B1–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jr III Racing [5] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V83 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Palmer [5] P31–2
Flag of the United States.svg Greg Palmer [5] 1–2
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Olson [6] 3, 6
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Skeen [6] 3, 5–6
Flag of the United States.svg Ken D'Arcy [7] B4
Flag of the United States.svg Marc Sharinn [7] 4–5
33 Flag of the United States.svg Ari Balogh [5] P31–2, 4–6
Flag of the United States.svg Natasha Balogh [5] 1–2
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Garett Grist [7] 4–6
Flag of the United States.svg Performance Tech Motorsports [8] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V86 Flag of the United States.svg Dan Goldburg [8] P3All
Flag of Sweden.svg Rasmus Lindh [8] All
Flag of the United States.svg VOLT Racing with Archangel [9] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V87 Flag of the United States.svg Alan Brynjolfsson [9] P3All
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman [4] All
Flag of the United States.svg JDC MotorSports [10] Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V89 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andrews [10] P3TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Gerry Kraut [10] TBA
40 Flag of the United States.svg David Grant [10] P3BAll
Flag of the United States.svg Keith Grant [10] All
Flag of the United States.svg D Motorsports Ligier JS P3 Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V815 Flag of the United States.svg Mike WattP35–6
Flag of the United States.svg Nic Jönsson 5–6
Flag of the United States.svg O'Gara Motorsport [7] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V817 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Eidson [7] P34–6
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Thienes [7] 4–6
Flag of the United States.svg Andretti Autosport [11] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V818 Flag of the United States.svg Jarett Andretti [11] P31–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tristan Herbert [11] 1–2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Mühlner Motorsport America [12] Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V821 Flag of Germany.svg Laurents Hörr [4] P31–2
Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Kranz [4] All
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ugo de Wilde 5–6
22 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Maxson P36
Flag of the United States.svg C. R. Crews 6
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Creech Motorsport [13] Ligier JS P3 Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V824 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Greensall [13] P3B2
Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Melandri [13] 2–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lance Willsey [6] 3
Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Lazzarro [7] 4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Conquest Racing/JMF Motorsports [4]

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Conquest Racing [14]

Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V834 Flag of Germany.svg Peter Ludwig [4] P31–2
Flag of the United States.svg James French [4] 1
Flag of the United States.svg Colin Mullan [13] 2–6
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Antoine Comeau [6] 3–6
Norma M30 Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V861 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Danny Kok [14] P3BAll
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg George Staikos [14] All
Flag of the United States.svg Robillard Racing [4] Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V843 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stevan McAleer [4] P3All
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Robillard [4] All
Flag of the United States.svg CT Motorsports LLC [4] Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V846 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Huffaker [4] P31–4, 6
Flag of the United States.svg Steven Scullen [4] 1–4, 6
Flag of the United States.svg Forty7 Motorsports [4] Duqueine M30 - D08 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V847 Flag of the United States.svg Jon Brownson [4] P3All
Flag of the United States.svg Dario Cangialosi [4] All
74 Flag of the United States.svg Courtney Crone [4] P3All
Flag of the United States.svg Jason Rabe [4] All
Flag of the United States.svg One Motorsports [4] Ligier JS P3 Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V850 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Al Miller [13] P3B2
86 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Iversen [4] P3B1
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Olson [4] 1
Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V881 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Al Miller [4] P3B1
Flag of the United States.svg Mel Johnson [4] 1
2
Flag of the United States.svg Kenton Koch [13] 2
Flag of the United States.svg MLT Motorsports [4] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V854 Flag of the United States.svg Dakota Dickerson [4] P3All
Flag of the United States.svg Josh Sarchet [4] All
Flag of the United States.svg Wulver Racing [4] Ligier JS P3 Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V860 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Hamilton [4] P31
Flag of Estonia.svg Tonis Kasemets [4] [13] 1
Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8P32–6
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Hamilton [13] 2–6
Flag of the United States.svg Riley Motorsports [6] Ligier JS P320 Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V891 Flag of the United States.svg Jim Cox [6] P33
Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Murry [6] 3
IconClass
Car
P3LMP3-1
P3LMP3-2
Driver
BBronze Cup

Race results

Bold indicates to overall winner.

RndCircuitLMP31 WinnersLMP32 WinnersRef.
1 Daytona Flag of Belgium (civil).svg #21 Mühlner Motorsport America Flag of the United States.svg #60 Wulver Racing [15]
Flag of Germany.svg Laurents Hörr
Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Kranz
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Hamilton
Flag of Estonia.svg Tonis Kasemets
2 Sebring Flag of the United States.svg #7 VOLT Racing with Archangel Flag of the United States.svg #24 Sean Creech Motorsport [16]
Flag of the United States.svg Alan Brynjolfsson
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Greensall
Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Melandri
3 Mid-Ohio Flag of Belgium (civil).svg #21 Mühlner Motorsport America Flag of the United States.svg #24 Sean Creech Motorsport [17]
Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Kranz Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Melandri
Flag of the United States.svg Lance Willsey
4 Watkins Glen Flag of the United States.svg #54 MLT Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg #24 Sean Creech Motorsport [18]
Flag of the United States.svg Dakota Dickerson
Flag of the United States.svg Josh Sarchet
Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Lazzaro
Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Melandri
5 Virginia Flag of the United States.svg #6 Performance Tech Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg #15 D Motorsports [19]
Flag of the United States.svg Dan Goldburg
Flag of Sweden.svg Rasmus Lindh
Flag of the United States.svg Nic Jönsson
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Watt
6 Road Atlanta Flag of Belgium (civil).svg #21 Mühlner Motorsport America Flag of the United States.svg #15 D Motorsports [20]
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ugo de Wilde
Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Kranz
Flag of the United States.svg Nic Jönsson
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Watt

Championship standings

[21]

Points system
Position123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
Points350320300280260250240230220210200190180170160150140130120110100908070605040302010

Driver's Championships

LMP3-1

Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg Dakota Dickerson
Flag of the United States.svg Josh Sarchet
2331251850
2 Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Kranz15121011840
3 Flag of the United States.svg Alan Brynjolfsson
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
14177421600
4 Flag of the United States.svg Dan Goldburg
Flag of Sweden.svg Rasmus Lindh
152123191540
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stevan McAleer
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Robillard
16755641440
6 Flag of the United States.svg David Grant
Flag of the United States.svg Keith Grant
384138101430
7 Flag of the United States.svg Jon Brownson
Flag of the United States.svg Dario Cagialosi
11141161371240
8 Flag of the United States.svg Courtney Crone
Flag of the United States.svg Jason Rabe
91610911111200
9 Flag of the United States.svg Ari Balogh12154361180
10 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Hamilton
Flag of Estonia.svg Tonis Kasemets
11812981070
11 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Huffaker
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Scullen
510911151050
12 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Mullan126812141030
13 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Skeen 273860
14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Antoine Comeau681214840
15 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Garett Grist 436830
16 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Eidson
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Thienes
10512660
17 Flag of the United States.svg Terry Olson23620
18 Flag of Germany.svg Laurents Hörr 15610
19 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ugo de Wilde 101560
20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matthew Bell
Flag of the United States.svg Naveen Rao
74520
21 Flag of the United States.svg Mel Johnson86480
22 Flag of the United States.svg Steven Thomas 69470
23 Flag of the United States.svg Jarett Andretti
Flag of the United States.svg Tristan Herbert
417420
24 Flag of the United States.svg Marc Sharinn147410
25 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Palmer
Flag of the United States.svg Greg Palmer
1013390
26 Flag of Germany.svg Peter Ludwig1312370
27 Flag of the United States.svg Natasha Balogh1215350
28 Flag of the United States.svg Kenton Koch 6250
29 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Al Miller8230
30 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Maxson
Flag of the United States.svg C. R. Crews
13180
31 Flag of the United States.svg James French 13180
32 Flag of the United States.svg Ken D'Arcy
14170
33 Flag of the United States.svg Jim Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Murry
DNS0
Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints classification
BlueNon-points classification
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired, not classified (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold - Pole position
Italics - Fastest lap

LMP3-2

Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Danny Kok
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg George Staikos
2222221920
2 Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Melandri1111050
3 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Watt
Flag of the United States.svg Nic Jönsson
11700
4 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Hamilton
Flag of Estonia.svg Tonis Kasemets
1350
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Greensall1350
6 Flag of the United States.svg Lance Willsey1350
7 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Lazzaro 1350
8 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Iversen
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Olson
3300
9 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Al Miller3300
Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points

Team's Championships

LMP3-1

Pos.TeamCar DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
1#54 MLT Motorsports Ligier JS P320 2331251850
2#21 Mühlner Motorsport America Duqueine M30 - D08 15121011840
3#7 VOLT Racing with Archangel Ligier JS P320 14177421600
4#6 Performance Tech Motorsports Ligier JS P320 152123191540
5#43 Robillard Racing Duqueine M30 - D08 16755641440
6#40 JDC MotorSports Duqueine M30 - D08 384138101430
7#3 Jr III Racing Ligier JS P320 1013214731420
8#47 Forty7 Motorsports Duqueine M30 - D08 11141161371240
9#34 Conquest Racing/JMF Motorsports Duqueine M30 - D08 13126812141210
10#74 Forty7 Motorsports Duqueine M30 - D08 91610911111200
11#33 Jr III Racing Ligier JS P320 12154361180
12#60 Wulver Racing Ligier JS P320 11812981070
13#46 CT Motorsports LLC Duqueine M30 - D08 510911151050
14#17 O'Gara Motorsport / USRT Ligier JS P320 10512660
15#1 WIN Autosport Duqueine M30 - D08 74520
16#81 ONE Motorsports Ligier JS P320 86480
17#11 WIN Autosport Duqueine M30 - D08 69470
18#18 Andretti Autosport Ligier JS P320 417420
19#22 Mühlner Motorsport America Duqueine M30 - D08 13180
20#91 Riley Motorsports Ligier JS P320 DNS0
Pos.TeamCar DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points

LMP3-2

Pos.TeamCar DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
1#61 Conquest Racing Norma M30 2222221920
2#24 Sean Creech Motorsport Ligier JS P3 1111050
3#15 D Motorsports Ligier JS P3 11700
4#86 ONE Motorsports Ligier JS P3 3300
5#50 ONE Motorsports Ligier JS P3 3300
4#60 Wulver Racing Ligier JS P3 10
Pos.TeamCar DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
Note
#60 Wulver Racing after Round1 moved to LMP3-1 category.

Bronze Driver's Cup

LMP3-1

Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg David Grant
Flag of the United States.svg Keith Grant
1122112040
2 Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Kranz11700
3 Flag of the United States.svg Steven Thomas22640
4 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Al Miller
Flag of the United States.svg Mel Johnson
3300
5 Flag of the United States.svg Ken D'Arcy
Flag of the United States.svg Marc Sharinn
3300
Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points

LMP3-2

Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points
1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Danny Kok
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg George Staikos
1222112010
2 Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Melandri1111050
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Greensall1350
4 Flag of the United States.svg Lance Willsey1350
5 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Lazzaro 1350
6 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Iverson
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Olson
2320
7 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Al Miller3300
Pos.Drivers DAY SEB MOH WGL VIR ATL Points

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