The European Le Mans Series is an endurance championship that consists of six four-hour races across Europe. Forty-four cars are set to compete this weekend, in four classes, with three drivers to a car. The top class is LMP2, then LMP2 PRO/AM, LMP3, and LMGT3. The LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype) cars are closed-cockpit prototype race cars, all using the Gibson V8 engine. While the LMP2 class has a mandatory Silver-rated driver, the PRO/AM class has a mandatory Bronze-rated driver in each entry. The LMP3 class comprises of entry-level prototypes, which are slower and less complex than the LMP2 machines. The LMGT3 class utilizes GT3-spec machines that are based on road cars but modified for professional racing. Just like IMSA WeatherTech, all competitors race within their group for the class win and overall position at the same time. Because of this, traffic management becomes a crucial part of the race as competitors constantly manage faster and slower cars outside of their class. At the end of the season, the winners of each class championship will receive an invite to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, so every point counts! Not only are we fighting for a championship, but for an entry to the most iconic sports car race in the world! We’re currently leading the points and momentum is on our side! |