Mazda Prototype Lites
For the Camel Lights series of the 1980s, see IMSA GT Championship.
| Category | Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Inaugural season | 2006 |
| Classes | L1, L2 |
| Drivers' champion |
L1: Sean Rayhall L2: Brian Alder |
| Teams' champion |
L1: Performance Tech L2: Ansa Motorsports |
| Official website | Mazda Prototype Lites Official Site |
 Current season | |
Mazda Prototype Lites Presented by Cooper Tires (formerly IMSA Lites) is a 14-race series featuring two classes of single-seat prototype cars racing simultaneously. The series is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Most races are held in support of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.[1] The L1 class features Élan Motorsport Technologies DP02 carbon tub cars powered by a 2.0 L Mazda MZR engine. In 2013 the L2 class switched to the same Elan DP02 tub of the L1, but fitted with the car's previous generation 2.3 L Mazda engine.[2] Each class has an overall championship, a master’s championship for drivers at least 40 years of age, and a team championship. Each race is usually 30–45 minutes.[3]
Car Specifications
L1 Class[4]
- Engine: 2.0-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR engine
- Gearbox: 6 Speed Sequential Manual Transmission
- Weight: 1,425 lb (646 kg) with driver
- Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
L2 Class[5]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MP2
- Gearbox: 6 Speed Sequential Manual Transmission
- Weight: 1,425 lb (646 kg) with driver
- Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
L2 Class 2006-2012 only[6]
- Engine: 1000cc Naturally aspirated Kawasaki or Suzuki
- Weight: 1,100 lb (500 kg) with driver
L3 Class 2006-2009 only, class discontinued for 2010[7]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR
- Weight: 1,350 lb (612 kg) with driver
Champions
| Season | Class | Driver Champion | Masters Champion | Team Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | L1 |  Adam Pecorari[8] |
n/a | Cape Motorsports |
| L2 | Dan McBreen |
n/a | PVM Racing | |
| L3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| 2007 | L1 |  Gerardo Bonilla |
n/a | B-K Motorsports |
| L2 | Robby Card |
n/a | PVM Racing | |
| L3 | Richard Spicer |
n/a | Spicer-Hagerman | |
| 2008 | L1 | Jonathan Goring |
Jon Brownson |
Comprent Motorsports |
| L2 |  Tom Drewer |
Eric Vassian |
WEST Racing | |
| L3 | Chris Funk |
Chris Funk |
KC Racing | |
| 2009 | L1 | Joel Feinberg |
Gary Gibson |
Eurosport Racing |
| L2 | John Weisberg |
Alain Nadal |
Berg Racing | |
| L3 | Chris Doyle |
Chris Funk |
Surface Exploration | |
| 2010 | L1 | Charlie Shears |
Charlie Shears |
Core Autosport |
| L2 | John Weisberg |
Jim Garrett |
Berg Racing | |
| 2011 | L1 | Ricardo Vera |
Daniel Mancini |
Eurosport |
| L2 |  Robert Sabato |
Alan Wilzig |
6th Gear Racing | |
| 2012 | L1 | Tristan Nunez |
Jon Brownson |
Performance Tech |
| L2 | Scott Tucker |
Alan Wilzig |
Level 5 Motorsports | |
| 2013 | L1 | Sean Rayhall |
Jon Brownson |
Performance Tech |
| L2 | Brian Alder |
Jerome Mee |
Ansa Motorsports | |
| 2014 | L1 |  Mikhail Goikhberg |
John Falb |
JDC Motorsports |
| L2 | Brian Alder |
Jerome Mee |
BAR1 Motorsports | |
| 2015 | L1 | Kenton Koch |
John Falb |
JDC Motorsports |
| L2 | Brian Alder |
n/a | BAR1 Motorsports | |
| [9] | ||||
References
- ↑ "IMSA, Cooper Tire align for partnership in Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship". Press release. International Motor Sports Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Inside Cooper Tires Prototype Lites, IMSA.com, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ↑ "Lites: Series Announces Endurance Race". Motorsport.com. January 13, 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ 2014 Technical Regulations, IMSA.com/competitors, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ↑ 2014 Technical Regulations, IMSA.com/competitors, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 2 / L-2 2011". International Motor Sports Association. January 20, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 3 / L-3 2010". International Motor Sports Association. February 1, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Åberg, Andres. "The racing career of Adam Pecorari — in detail". Driver Database. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Results and Points". International Motor Sports Association. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
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