IMSA 2024 in Review: The 10 Defining Moments of WeatherTech Championship Season
2024's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship delivered several memorable moments. Here are the most significant stories from the season:
IMSA race cars at Sebring
Porsche's Dominant Start Porsche Penske Motorsports claimed victory at the Rolex 24 with drivers Cameron, Nasr, Campbell, and Newgarden. This win initiated their championship season and Michelin Endurance Cup success, extending to WEC victories at Qatar and Fuji.
Wayne Taylor Racing's Resurgence After a winless 2023, the team bounced back in 2024. Their expanded two-car effort paid off with Jordan Taylor, Louis Delétraz, and Colton Herta winning at Sebring, while Taylor and Albuquerque later secured victory in Detroit.
Notable Achievements:
- Nick Tandy's dramatic pass for victory at Laguna Seca
- Era Motorsport and Winward Racing's historic "36 Hours of Florida" doubles
- Lamborghini's impressive rain performance at Indy
- BMW's one-two finish at Indianapolis
- The renewed Ford vs. Chevrolet GT3 rivalry
- Bourdais and van der Zande's emotional Petit Le Mans victory
GTD Class Highlights The season's second half saw numerous first-time winners, including:
- Foley and Gallagher (Turner Motorsport)
- Grenier and Koch (Korthoff Preston Motorsports)
- Adelson and Skeer (Wright Motorsports)
- Franco and Costa (Conquest Racing)
The GTD PRO class also welcomed new winners with AO Racing, Paul Miller Racing, and Conquest Racing reaching victory lane.