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GRAND-AM: Daytona Prototypes To Le Mans?
Preliminary discussions underway for possible exhibition class at 24 Hours of Le Mans featuring Daytona Prototypes...
Could Daytona Prototypes one day be eligible to run in the 24 Hours of Le Mans? (Photo: John Dagys)
While Friday’s announcement confirming the conceptual class structure for next year’s unified sports car championship stole the headlines, SPEED.com has learned of another significant development that could ultimately see Daytona Prototypes racing on the hallowed grounds of Le Mans.
Multiple sources have confirmed that preliminary discussions are underway with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest on the possible addition of DPs to the famed twice-around-the-clock French endurance classic.
If a deal is reached with the ACO, it’s believed the DPs would compete in a small exhibition class, similar to what was done nearly 40 years ago when the French organizers invited a select number of American stock cars to compete, as part of a cooperative arrangement with NASCAR.
When reached, a representative from the ACO declined to comment on the matter, while GRAND-AM’s Managing Director of Communications, Herb Branham, issued the following statement:
“We are involved in on-going discussions with the ACO on a number of merger related topics, but it would be inappropriate at this time to comment on any aspect of those conversations.”
As discussions are still believed to be preliminary, there is no indication when this could come into effect, should an agreement be reached by both organizations.
John Dagys is SPEED.com’s Sportscar Racing Reporter, focusing on all major domestic and international championships. You can follow him on Twitter @johndagys or email him at
Multiple sources have confirmed that preliminary discussions are underway with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest on the possible addition of DPs to the famed twice-around-the-clock French endurance classic.
If a deal is reached with the ACO, it’s believed the DPs would compete in a small exhibition class, similar to what was done nearly 40 years ago when the French organizers invited a select number of American stock cars to compete, as part of a cooperative arrangement with NASCAR.
When reached, a representative from the ACO declined to comment on the matter, while GRAND-AM’s Managing Director of Communications, Herb Branham, issued the following statement:
“We are involved in on-going discussions with the ACO on a number of merger related topics, but it would be inappropriate at this time to comment on any aspect of those conversations.”
As discussions are still believed to be preliminary, there is no indication when this could come into effect, should an agreement be reached by both organizations.
John Dagys is SPEED.com’s Sportscar Racing Reporter, focusing on all major domestic and international championships. You can follow him on Twitter @johndagys or email him at
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