IMSA/ACO alliance extended through 2032
The ACO and IMSA have announced a continuation of their decade-long global strategic alliance through 2032.
This strategic alliance has allowed, among other things, for three IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams to earn automatic invitations to the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as for the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta to retain its title.
The three IMSA invitations at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours were given to GTP champions Porsche Penske Motorsport, top-ranked LMP2 Bronze driver Nick Boulle (for Inter Europol Competition), and top-ranked GTD Bronze driver Orey Fidani (for AWA Racing). Boulle and Fidani were the latest winners of the Jim Trueman Award and Bob Akin Award respectively.
The arrangement also allows IMSA to be the exclusive operator of the LMP2 and LMP3 categories in the United States, and IMSA will adopt the next-generation LMP2 regulations when they take effect in 2028.
IMSA President John Doonan said of the extension: “The undeniable success that endurance sports car racing is currently experiencing all over the world is directly the result of the ongoing partnership between IMSA and the ACO. Together, we created technical platforms and regulations that have attracted an unprecedented number of manufacturers by ensuring relevance and budget practicality.
IMSA President John Doonan said of the extension: “The undeniable success that endurance sports car racing is currently experiencing all over the world is directly the result of the ongoing partnership between IMSA and the ACO. Together, we created technical platforms and regulations that have attracted an unprecedented number of manufacturers by ensuring relevance and budget practicality.
“The end result is a product that is clearly resonating with motorsport fans everywhere, as evidenced by the steady and continuous growth of our collective audience.”
His counterpart, ACO President Pierre Fillon, added: “Endurance racing is experiencing an unprecedented level of global success, and the alliance between the ACO and IMSA is at the very heart of this momentum. Over the past decade, we have built a common framework that aligns technical regulations, fosters manufacturer involvement, and ensures sustainable growth for our sport.
“Extending this partnership through 2032 provides long-term stability and a shared commitment to innovation, competition, and passion – values that define endurance racing and continue to inspire fans and stakeholders around the world.”
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