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Corvette Daytona Prototype

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Corvette Daytona Prototype
CategoryDaytona Prototype DP
ConstructorCoyote, Dallara, Riley Technologies
PredecessorChevrolet Corvette GTP
SuccessorCadillac DPi-V.R
Technical specifications
ChassisDallara, Coyote or Riley built steel tube frame
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Axle track(Front) 65.25 in (1,657.3 mm)
(Rear) 64.75 in (1,644.6 mm)
EngineECR Engines designed, developed, and produced Chevrolet LS9 based 5.5 litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionEMCO or Xtrac 5 (2012-2013) or 6 (2014 on) sequential manual (2012-2014)
sequential semi-automatic (2015 onwards)
FuelSunoco (2012-2013), VP Racing Fuels (2014-2016)
Competition history
Notable entrantsSpirit of Daytona Racing
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing
Action Express Racing
Wayne Taylor Racing
Debut2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Last win2016 Lone Star Le Mans
Last event2016 Petit Le Mans
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
45302519
Constructors' Championships4
Drivers' Championships3

The Corvette Daytona Prototype is a prototype racing car that began competing in the Rolex series in North America in 2012. It marked Chevrolet's return to Daytona racing as a full constructor, not just as an engine manufacturer. Previously General Motors had competed in Rolex Sports Car Series under the Pontiac brand as well, but shelved that program when they discontinued the Pontiac brand for the 2010 season.

The car raced in Grand-Am competition from 2012 through 2013 as a Daytona Prototype and then continued in the P class in the IMSA Tudor SportsCar Championship Series, now called the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

With the change to IMSA racing, the car was updated to compete against ex-ALMS P2 cars. These included carbon brakes, carbon clutch, large rear diffuser (not part of Grand-Am rules), dual element rear wing, and other aerodynamic upgrades.[1][2] For 2015, an aesthetic upgrade included a C7 style grille, headlights, and taillights.[3]

The 5.5 L port injected LS based GM small-block engine was built by ECR Engines and features individual throttle bodies and a dry sump oil system.[4][5]

Results summary

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Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap. (key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Year Entrant Class Drivers No. Rds. Rounds Pts. Pos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2014 United States Action Express Racing P Portugal João Barbosa
Brazil Christian Fittipaldi
France Sébastien Bourdais
United States Burt Frisselle
5 All
All
1-2, 11
6
DAY
1
SEB
3
LBH
3
LGA
4
DET
6
WGL
3
MOS
4
IMS
1
ELK
1
COA
3
PET
2
349 1st
United States Brian Frisselle
United States Burt Frisselle
France Fabien Giroix
Australia John Martin
United States Jon Fogarty
9 1-2, 6, 11
1-2, 6, 11
1
1
2, 6, 11
DAY
3
SEB
8
LBH LGA DET WGL
4
MOS IMS ELK COA PET
10
106 13th
United States Wayne Taylor Racing United States Jordan Taylor
United States Ricky Taylor
Italy Max Angelelli
South Africa Wayne Taylor
10 All
All
1-2, 6, 11
1
DAY
2
SEB
7
LBH
2
LGA
2
DET
1
WGL
5
MOS
3
IMS
4
ELK
10
COA
7
PET
1
330 2nd
United States Marsh Racing United States Eric Curran
United States Boris Said
Italy Max Papis
United Kingdom Bradley Smith
United States Guy Cosmo
United States Burt Frisselle
31 All
1-7, 10-11
1, 11
2, 6
8-9
DAY
10
SEB
12
LBH
10
LGA
6
DET
10
WGL
6
MSP
DNS
IMS
11
ELK
5
COA
8
PET
5
237 9th
United States Spirit of Daytona Racing Canada Michael Valiante
United Kingdom Richard Westbrook
Germany Mike Rockenfeller
90 All
All
1-2, 11
DAY
4
SEB
10
LBH
5
LGA
5
DET
2
WGL
1
MOS
2
IMS
3
ELK
4
COA
6
PET
7
318 3rd
United States GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing United States Jon Fogarty
United States Memo Gidley
United States Alex Gurney
United States Darren Law
99 1
1
1
1
DAY
18
SEB LBH LGA DET WGL MOS IMS ELK COA PET
10
14 18th
2015 United States Action Express Racing P Portugal João Barbosa
Brazil Christian Fittipaldi
France Sébastien Bourdais
Italy Max Papis
5 All
All
1-2, 10
6
DAY
2
SEB
1
LBH
5
LGA
4
BEL
3
WGL
3
MOS
5
ELK
2
COA
6
PET
1
309 1st
United States Dane Cameron
United States Eric Curran
Italy Max Papis
United Kingdom Phil Keen
31 All
All
1-2, 6, 10
1
DAY
4
SEB
5
LBH
4
LGA
5
DET
1
WGL
4
MOS
2
ELK
1
COA
5
PET
3
304 3rd
United States Wayne Taylor Racing United States Jordan Taylor
United States Ricky Taylor
Italy Max Angelelli
10 All
All
1-2, 6, 10
DAY
16
SEB
2
LBH
1
LGA
2
DET
6
WGL
6
MOS
1
ELK
8
COA
2
PET
4
292 5th
United States VisitFlorida.com Racing Canada Michael Valiante
United Kingdom Richard Westbrook
Germany Mike Rockenfeller
United States Guy Cosmo
90 All
All
1-2, 10
1
DAY
3
SEB
3
LBH
3
LGA
1
DET
5
WGL
1
MOS
4
ELK
5
COA
3
PET
5
306 2nd
2016 United States Action Express Racing P Portugal João Barbosa
Brazil Christian Fittipaldi
Portugal Filipe Albuquerque
United States Scott Pruett
5 All
All
1-2, 6, 10
1-2
DAY
4
SEB
3
LBH
2
LGA
7
DET
2
WGL
1
MOS
2
ELK
2
COA
3
PET
5
311 2nd
United States Dane Cameron
United States Eric Curran
France Simon Pagenaud
United Kingdom Jonathan Adam
United States Scott Pruett
Portugal Filipe Albuquerque
31 All
All
1, 10
1
2
6
DAY
6
SEB
2
LBH
3
LGA
3
DET
6
WGL
2
MOS
1
ELK
1
COA
2
PET
4
314 1st
United States Wayne Taylor Racing United States Jordan Taylor
United States Ricky Taylor
Italy Max Angelelli
Brazil Rubens Barrichello
10 All
All
1-2, 6, 10
1-2
DAY
2
SEB
12
LBH
1
LGA
6
DET
1
WGL
4
MOS
3
ELK
3
COA
1
PET
3
309 3rd
United States VisitFlorida Racing Belgium Marc Goossens
United States Ryan Hunter-Reay
United Kingdom Ryan Dalziel
90 All
1-3, 10
1-2, 4-10
DAY
3
SEB
5
LBH
6
LGA
2
BET
7
WGL
6
MOS
4
ELK
6
COA
7
PET
7
273 5th
Sources:[6][7][8][9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dagys, John (October 26, 2013). "DP Aero Updates Set for Production, Track Testing". SportsCar365.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  2. ^ Dagys, John (October 28, 2013). "IMSA Releases Updated Draft DP Technical Regulations". SportsCar365.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "Corvette DPs to Feature New C7 Style Bodywork in 2015". SportsCar365.com. December 12, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  4. ^ "Corvette DPs at COTA: Closing in on Another Engine Manufacturer Championship". media.chevrolet.com (Press release). September 14, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Proze prototype" (PDF). rameywomer.files.wordpress.com. 2017. pp. 30–43. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  6. ^ "2014 TUDOR Championship Official Points REVISED.pdf" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  7. ^ "2015 TUDOR Championship Points Standings - Official.pdf" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  8. ^ "2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Point Standings" (PDF). results.imsa.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Complete Archive of Chevrolet Corvette DP". Racing Sports Cars. pp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Retrieved 28 June 2024.