2024 Motul Course de Monterey
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The 2024 Motul Course de Monterey (formally known as the 2024 Motul Course de Monterey powered by Hyundai N) was a sports car race held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, on May 12, 2024. It was the fourth round of the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship.
Background
Preview
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International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) president John Doonan confirmed the race was part of the schedule of the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship (IMSA SCC) in August 2023.[1] It will be the 11th consecutive year the race is a part of the IMSA SCC. The 2024 Motul Course de Monterey will be the fourth of eleventh scheduled sports car races of 2024 by IMSA.[2] The race was held at the eleven-turn 2.238 mi (3.602 km) WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on May 12, 2024.[2]
Standings before the race
Before the race, Dane Cameron and Felipe Nasr led the GTP Drivers' Championship with 1032 points, 58 points ahead of Long Beach race winners Sébastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande. Jack Aitken and Pipo Derani were a further 19 points behind, sitting in third place.[3] GTD Pro did not participate in the Long Beach round, so the GTD Pro Drivers' Championship was led by James Calado, Davide Rigon, and Daniel Serra, with 722 points. They were 98 points ahead of Bryan Sellers, Madison Snow, and Neil Verhagen in second.[3] The GTD Drivers' Championship was led by Philip Ellis and Russell Ward with 987 points, 185 points ahead of second-placed Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher. Parker Thompson were third, 195 points behind Ellis and Ward.[3] Cadillac, Lexus, and Mercedes-AMG were leading their respective Manufacturers' Championships, whilst Porsche Penske Motorsport, Risi Competizione, and Winward Racing each led their respective Teams' Championships.[3]
Entry list
Qualifying
Qualifying results
Pole positions in each class are indicated in bold and with ‡.
Pos. | Class | No. | Entry | Driver | Time | Gap | Grid |
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1 | GTP | 01 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.445 | — | 1‡ |
2 | GTP | 31 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.557 | +0.112 | 2 |
3 | GTP | 24 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.649 | +0.204 | 3 |
4 | GTP | 6 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.664 | +0.219 | 4 |
5 | GTP | 25 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.704 | +0.259 | 5 |
6 | GTP | 7 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.771 | +0.326 | 6 |
7 | GTP | 10 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:12.905 | +0.460 | 7 |
8 | GTP | 40 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:13.084 | +0.639 | 8 |
9 | GTP | 85 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:13.184 | +0.739 | 9 |
10 | GTP | 5 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:13.314 | +0.869 | 10 |
11 | GTD Pro | 4 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:19.727 | +7.282 | 11‡ |
12 | GTD Pro | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.038 | +7.593 | 12 |
13 | GTD Pro | 9 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.244 | +7.799 | 13 |
14 | GTD Pro | 14 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.431 | +7.986 | 14 |
15 | GTD Pro | 77 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.473 | +8.028 | 15 |
16 | GTD Pro | 23 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.667 | +8.222 | 16 |
17 | GTD | 45 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.866 | +8.421 | 17‡ |
18 | GTD | 557 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:20.995 | +8.550 | 18 |
19 | GTD Pro | 1 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.003 | +8.559 | 19 |
20 | GTD | 57 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.051 | +8.574 | 20 |
21 | GTD | 27 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.051 | +8.606 | 21 |
22 | GTD | 12 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.074 | +8.629 | 22 |
23 | GTD | 32 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.088 | +8.643 | 23 |
24 | GTD Pro | 64 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.136 | +8.691 | 24 |
25 | GTD | 78 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.335 | +8.890 | 25 |
26 | GTD | 70 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.353 | +8.908 | 26 |
27 | GTD | 34 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.823 | +9.378 | 27 |
28 | GTD Pro | 65 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:21.921 | +9.476 | 28 |
29 | GTD | 55 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:22.051 | +9.606 | 29 |
30 | GTD | 43 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:22.346 | +9.901 | 30 |
31 | GTD | 120 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:22.458 | +10.013 | 31 |
32 | GTD | 66 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:22.563 | +10.118 | 32 |
33 | GTD | 13 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:23.294 | +10.849 | 33 |
34 | GTD | 86 | ![]() | ![]() | 1:23.437 | +10.992 | 34 |
Sources:[7][8] |
Race
Post-race
The final results kept Cameron and Nasr atop the GTP Drivers' Championship with 1357 points, 50 ahead of second-place finishers Aitken and Derani, who in turn, were a further 38 points in front of Bourdais and van der Zande.[9] With 981 points, Heinrich and Priaulx's victory allowed them to take the lead of the GTD Pro Drivers' Championship. Fifth-place finishers García and Sims advanced from eighth to fifth while the absent Serra, Rigon, and Calado dropped to tenth.[9] Ellis and Ward's victory allowed them to extend their advantage to 213 points over second-place finishers Foley and Gallagher in the GTD Drivers' Championship.[9] Cadillac and Mercedes-AMG continued to top their respective Manufactures' Championships while Porsche took the lead of the GTD Pro Manufactures' Championship. Porsche Penske Motorsport and Winward Racing kept their respective advantages in their of Teams' Championships while AO Racing became the leader of the GTD Pro Teams' Championship with seven rounds remaining.[9]
Race results
Class winners are denoted in bold and with ‡.
Pos | Class | No | Team | Drivers | Chassis | Laps | Time/Retired |
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Engine | |||||||
1 | GTP | 6 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 963 | 119 | 2:40:09.438‡ |
Porsche 9RD 4.6 L twin-turbo V8 | |||||||
2 | GTP | 31 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cadillac V-Series.R | 119 | +5.764 |
Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
3 | GTP | 7 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 963 | 119 | +34.673 |
Porsche 9RD 4.6 L twin-turbo V8 | |||||||
4 | GTP | 40 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Acura ARX-06 | 119 | +43.445 |
Acura AR24e 2.4 L twin-turbo V6 | |||||||
5 | GTP | 01 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cadillac V-Series.R | 119 | +45.608 |
Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
6 | GTP | 10 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Acura ARX-06 | 119 | +46.150 |
Acura AR24e 2.4 L twin-turbo V6 | |||||||
7 | GTP | 25 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | BMW M Hybrid V8 | 119 | +47.615 |
BMW P66/3 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 | |||||||
8 | GTP | 85 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 963 | 119 | +1:17.343 |
Porsche 9RD 4.6 L twin-turbo V8 | |||||||
9 | GTP | 24 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | BMW M Hybrid V8 | 118 | +1 Lap |
BMW P66/3 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 | |||||||
10 | GTP | 5 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 963 | 118 | +1 Lap |
Porsche 9RD 4.6 L twin-turbo V8 | |||||||
11 | GTD Pro | 77 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 111 | +8 Laps‡ |
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | |||||||
12 | GTD Pro | 9 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | McLaren 720S GT3 Evo | 111 | +8 Laps |
McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
13 | GTD Pro | 4 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R | 111 | +8 Laps |
Chevrolet LT6 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
14 | GTD Pro | 14 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | 111 | +8 Laps |
Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.0 L V8 | |||||||
15 | GTD | 57 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | 111 | +8 Laps‡ |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
16 | GTD Pro | 3 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R | 111 | +8 Laps |
Chevrolet LT6 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
17 | GTD Pro | 23 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo | 111 | +8 Laps |
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
18 | GTD | 557 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | BMW M4 GT3 | 111 | +8 Laps |
BMW S58B30T0 3.0 L Turbo I6 | |||||||
19 | GTD | 120 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 111 | +8 Laps |
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | |||||||
20 | GTD | 32 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | 110 | +9 Laps |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
21 | GTD | 45 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 | 110 | +9 Laps |
Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
22 | GTD Pro | 1 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | BMW M4 GT3 | 110 | +9 Laps |
BMW S58B30T0 3.0 L Turbo I6 | |||||||
23 | GTD Pro | 65 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ford Mustang GT3 | 110 | +9 Laps |
Ford Coyote 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
24 | GTD Pro | 64 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ford Mustang GT3 | 110 | +9 Laps |
Ford Coyote 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
25 | GTD | 27 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo | 110 | +9 Laps |
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
26 | GTD | 55 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ford Mustang GT3 | 110 | +9 Laps |
Ford Coyote 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
27 | GTD | 78 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 | 110 | +9 Laps |
Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
28 | GTD | 12 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lexus RC F GT3 | 109 | +10 Laps |
Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.0 L V8 | |||||||
29 | GTD | 43 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 109 | +10 Laps |
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | |||||||
30 | GTD | 13 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R | 109 | +10 Laps |
Chevrolet LT6 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
31 | GTD | 66 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 | 109 | +10 Laps |
Acura JNC1 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
32 | GTD | 86 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 109 | +10 Laps |
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | |||||||
33 | GTD | 70 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | McLaren 720S GT3 Evo | 109 | +10 Laps |
McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
34 DNF | GTD | 34 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ferrari 296 GT3 | 79 | Did Not Finish |
Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
Source:[10] |
Standings after the race
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References
- ^ Bradley, Charles (August 4, 2023). "IMSA reveals 2024 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar". Motorsport.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 IMSA Schedules Revealed at Road America". imsa.com. August 4, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "00_Championship Points - Official Revised.pdf" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. April 24, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Euwema, Davey (May 7, 2024). "Viscaal to Make IMSA Debut in Proton GTP Lineup". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ O'Connell, RJ (May 1, 2024). "34 Cars In Course de Monterey Entry List". Dailysportscar. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Dagys, John (May 1, 2024). "34 Entries for Laguna Seca". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "03_Results_Qualifying.PDF" (PDF). results.imsa.com. Alkamel Systems. May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "01_Grid_Race_Official.PDF" (PDF). results.imsa.com. Alkamel Systems. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "00_Championship Points - Official.pdf" (PDF). results.imsa.com. Alkamel Systems. May 15, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "03_Results_Race_Official.PDF" (PDF). results.imsa.com. Alkamel Systems. May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
External links
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