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Cooper Tires Prototype Lites (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 American Le Mans Series.[1] The L1 class features Élan Motorsport Technologies DP02 cars powered by a Duratec 2.3L engine, L2 consists of West Racing WX10 and WR1000 chassis with either a Kawasaki ZX-10R or Suzuki GSX-R1000 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 with an occasional 75 minute endurance race.[3]
Car Specifications[]
L1 Class[4]
- 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[5]
- Engine: 1000cc Naturally aspirated Kawasaki or Suzuki
- Weight: 1,100 lb (500 kg) with driver
L3 Class*[6]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR
- Weight: 1,350 lb (612 kg) with driver
*Class was eliminated after the 2009 season
Champions[]
| Season | Class | Driver Champion | Masters Champion | Team Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | L1 |  Adam Pecorari[7]
|
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 Exploraton | |
| 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
| |
| [8] | ||||
References[]
- ↑ "IMSA, Cooper Tire align for partnership in Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship". Press release. International Motor Sports Association. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zpwEWkWO. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Prototype Lites: 2011 Season Preview". eSportsRacer.com. March 11, 2011. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zpweC7yg. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Lites: Series Announces Endurance Race". Motorsport.com. January 13, 2010. http://www.motorsport.com/#/all/article/?id=355016. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 1 / L-1 2011". International Motor Sports Association. February 1, 2011. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zpytu909. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 2 / L-2 2011". International Motor Sports Association. January 20, 2011. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zpz2dKHG. 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 on 30 June 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zpz8qCUu. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Åberg, Andres. "The racing career of Adam Pecorari — in detail". Driver Database. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zpx0EfOH. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Results and Points". International Motor Sports Association. http://imsaracing.net/newpage2a.cfm?p=/2011/lites/2011resultslites-c.cfm. Retrieved 24 June 2011.