2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
The 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is an ongoing motor racing championship, and the 50th racing season sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association . This is also the seventh United Sportscar Championship season and fifth under the name as the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The series begins on January 25 with the 24 Hours of Daytona, and ends on November 14 with the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Series news
- On September 19, 2019, Scott Atherton announced he'd be retiring from his position as President of the International Motor Sports Association at the end of the 2019 season. On October 15, IMSA would confirm then-team principal of Mazda Team Joest, John Doonan, to be Atherton's replacement.
- On November 1, 2019, IMSA announced a series of changes to the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sporting Regulations, effective for the 2020 season. The changes announced included the addition of a "premium" package for GT Daytona teams participating in the full season, as well as a requirement of Bronze-rated drivers in the Le Mans Prototype class, among other changes.
Classes
- Daytona Prototype international
- Le Mans Prototype 2
- GT Le Mans
- GT Daytona
Rule changes
Schedule
The schedule was re-released on 1 August 2020 and features 11 rounds.Race | Length | Classes | Circuit | Location | Date | |
1 | Rolex 24 at Daytona | 24 hours | All | Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, Florida | January 25-26 |
2 | WeatherTech 240 | 2 hours 40 minutes | DPi, GTLM, GTD | Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, Florida | July 4 |
3 | Cadillac Grand Prix of Sebring | 2 hours 40 minutes | All | Sebring International Raceway | Sebring, Florida | July 18 |
4 | Road Race Showcase at Road America | 2 hours 40 minutes | All | Road America | Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin | August 2 |
5 | Michelin GT Challenge at VIR | 2 hours 40 minutes | GTLM, GTD | Virginia International Raceway | Alton, Virginia | August 23 |
6 | 6 Hours of Atlanta | 6 hours | All | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | Braselton, Georgia | September 6 |
7 | Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio | 2 hours 40 minutes | DPi, GTLM, GTD | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Lexington, Ohio | September 27 |
8 | Grand Prix of Charlotte | 2 hours 40 minutes | GTLM, GTD | Charlotte Motor Speedway | Concord, North Carolina | October 9 |
9 | Motul Petit Le Mans | 10 hours | All | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | Braselton, Georgia | October 17 |
10 | Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship | 2 hours 40 minutes | All | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | Monterey, California | November 1 |
11 | Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring | 12 hours | All | Sebring International Raceway | Sebring, Florida | November 14 |
Entries
Daytona Prototype international (DPi)
Team | Chassis | Engine | Drivers | Rounds | |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 5 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 5 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 5 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 85 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 85 | ![]() | 1–2, 4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 85 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 85 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 85 | ![]() | 3 |
![]() | Acura ARX-05 | Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 6 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Acura ARX-05 | Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 6 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Acura ARX-05 | Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 6 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Acura ARX-05 | Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 7 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Acura ARX-05 | Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 7 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Acura ARX-05 | Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 7 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 10 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 10 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 10 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 10 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 31 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 31 | ![]() | 1, 3–4 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 31 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 31 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Cadillac DPi-V.R | Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | 31 | ![]() | 2 |
![]() ![]() | Mazda RT24-P | Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | 55 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() ![]() | Mazda RT24-P | Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | 55 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() ![]() | Mazda RT24-P | Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | 55 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() ![]() | Mazda RT24-P | Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | 77 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() ![]() | Mazda RT24-P | Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | 77 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() ![]() | Mazda RT24-P | Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | 77 | ![]() | 1 |
Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2)
In accordance with the 2017 LMP2 regulations, all cars in the LMP2 class use the Gibson GK428 V8 engine.Team | Chassis | Drivers | Rounds | |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 8 | ![]() | 1, 3 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 8 | ![]() | 1, 3 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 8 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 8 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 18 | ![]() | 1, 3–4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 18 | ![]() | 1, 3 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 18 | ![]() | 1, 4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 18 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 18 | ![]() | TBA |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 38 | ![]() | 1, 3–4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 38 | ![]() | 1, 3 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 38 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 38 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 38 | ![]() | 4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 51 | TBA | TBA |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 51 | TBA | TBA |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 51 | TBA | TBA |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 52 | ![]() | 1, 4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 52 | ![]() | 3–4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 52 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 52 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 52 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 52 | ![]() | 3 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 81 | ![]() | 1, 3–4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 81 | ![]() | 1, 4 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 81 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 81 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Oreca 07 | 81 | ![]() | 3 |
GT Le Mans (GTLM)
GT Daytona (GTD)
Team | Chassis | Engine | Drivers | Rounds | |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 2 | ![]() | TBA |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 2 | TBA | TBA |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 2 | TBA | TBA |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 9 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 9 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 9 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 9 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 11 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 11 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 11 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 11 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 19 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 19 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 19 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 19 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 44 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 44 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 44 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 44 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 12 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 12 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 12 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 12 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 14 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 14 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 14 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 14 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0 L V8 | 14 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 16 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 16 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 16 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 16 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 22 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 22 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 23 | ![]() | 1, 4 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 23 | ![]() | 1, 4 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 23 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 23 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 30 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 30 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 30 | TBA | TBA |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 47 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 47 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 47 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 47 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 47 | ![]() | TBA |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 48 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 48 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 48 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 48 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 54 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 54 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 54 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 54 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 57 | ![]() | 1–2, 4 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 57 | ![]() | 1–2, 4 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 57 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 57 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 86 | ![]() | 1–2, 4 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 86 | ![]() | 1–2, 4 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 86 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo | Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | 86 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Ferrari 488 GT3 | Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | 63 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Ferrari 488 GT3 | Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | 63 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Ferrari 488 GT3 | Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | 63 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Ferrari 488 GT3 | Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | 63 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | 74 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | 74 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | 74 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | 74 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | McLaren 720S GT3 | McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 76 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | McLaren 720S GT3 | McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 76 | ![]() | 2–4 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 88 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 88 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 88 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 88 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | BMW M6 GT3 | BMW 4.4 L Turbo V8 | 96 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | BMW M6 GT3 | BMW 4.4 L Turbo V8 | 96 | ![]() | 1–4 |
![]() | BMW M6 GT3 | BMW 4.4 L Turbo V8 | 96 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | BMW M6 GT3 | BMW 4.4 L Turbo V8 | 96 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 98 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 98 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 98 | ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 98 | ![]() | 1 |
Race results
Bold indicates overall winner.Rnd | Circuit | DPi Winning Team | LMP2 Winning Team | GTLM Winning Team | GTD Winning Team | Report |
Rnd | Circuit | DPi Winning Drivers | LMP2 Winning Drivers | GTLM Winning Drivers | GTD Winning Drivers | Report |
1 | Daytona | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Report |
1 | Daytona | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Report |
2 | Daytona | ![]() | Did not participate | ![]() | ![]() | Report |
2 | Daytona | ![]() ![]() | Did not participate | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Report |
3 | Sebring | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Report |
3 | Sebring | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Report |
4 | Road America | Report | ||||
4 | Road America | Report | ||||
5 | Virginia | Did not participate | Did not participate | Report | ||
5 | Virginia | Did not participate | Did not participate | Report | ||
6 | Road Atlanta | Report | ||||
6 | Road Atlanta | Report | ||||
7 | Mid-Ohio | Did not participate | Report | |||
7 | Mid-Ohio | Did not participate | Report | |||
8 | Charlotte | Did not participate | Did not participate | Report | ||
8 | Charlotte | Did not participate | Did not participate | Report | ||
9 | Road Atlanta | Report | ||||
9 | Road Atlanta | Report | ||||
10 | Laguna Seca | Report | ||||
10 | Laguna Seca | Report | ||||
11 | Sebring | Report | ||||
11 | Sebring | Report |
Championship standings
Points systems
Championship points are awarded in each class at the finish of each event. Points are awarded based on finishing positions as shown in the chart below.Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Race | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
;Drivers points
Points are awarded in each class at the finish of each event.
;Team points
Team points are calculated in exactly the same way as driver points, using the point distribution chart. Each car entered is considered its own "team" regardless if it is a single entry or part of a two-car team.
;Manufacturer points
There are also a number of manufacturer championships which utilize the same season-long point distribution chart. The manufacturer championships recognized by IMSA are as follows:
Each manufacturer receives finishing points for its highest finishing car in each class. The positions of subsequent finishing cars from the same manufacturer are not taken into consideration, and all other manufacturers move up in the order.
;Michelin Endurance Cup
The points system for the Michelin Endurance Cup is different from the normal points system. Points are awarded on a 5–4–3–2 basis for drivers, teams and manufacturers. The first finishing position at each interval earns five points, four points for second position, three points for third, with two points awarded for fourth and each subsequent finishing position.
Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | Other Classified |
Race | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
At Daytona, points are awarded at six hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and at the finish. At the Sebring, points are awarded at four hours, eight hours and at the finish. At Watkins Glen, points are awarded at three hours and at the finish. At Road Atlanta, points are awarded at four hours, eight hours and at the finish.
Like the season-long team championship, Michelin Endurance Cup team points are awarded for each car and drivers get points in any car that they drive, in which they are entered for points. The manufacturer points go to the highest placed car from that manufacturer, just like the season-long manufacturer championship.
For example: in any particular segment manufacturer A finishes 1st and 2nd and manufacturer B finishes 3rd. Manufacturer A only receives first-place points for that segment. Manufacturer B receives the second-place points.