Behind the wheel of the Corvette C8.R | Mobil 1 The Grid

Corvette Racing's C8.R is a very different beast to their previous race cars, but what is it like to drive? We joined Corvette in testing to find out from the people who know it best...the drivers!

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[yipe]

As a lifetime member of the Bowtie Brigade and the Corvette being my favorite car, I am really happy to see the dominance.

[kamy]

The Corvettes strike again!
Honestly one of the best line of cars ever ngl

[andre_______________]

I’m still befounded at how Chevy is making cars like this for less than 100k

[dennismichealsm]

I hope they race it at lemans next year

[stewartsmith]

What transmission does the race version have ?

[shadowwolf]

When are we going to get this car on sim on ps4 and Xbox

[superchief]

The Porsche Factory Team has gone home and taken their GTLM cars with them. Weather Tech is fielding a Porsche RSR to go head to head with the Corvette Team. In the spirit of good sportsmanship welcome Weather Tech to GTLM. I wonder if the GTD Weather Tech Ferrari will be retired while on top!

[google_must_die]

Just got the diecast from gts models delivered today. beautiful race car

[StephenBrewer]

“Feels like your driving a purpose built race car”. But you are...

[Pmtd]

And we all benefit! Looking forward to my C8 Z06!

[justbe]

I can't wait for the allwheele drive model to be released in the next few years.Its gonna change everything.

[selinajw]

It’s F1 but with actual cars
Edit thx for all these likes 😁👍

[dforreallogup]

Shame on you Chevy let the people enjoy the full force of the C8

[nrgbladex]

I've never been more proud to be a Chevy Corvette fan after the failure we call the Mustang Mach E from Ford

[dforreallogup]

It’s messed up they won’t let car Vette owners unlock the ECU for tuning the twin turbo up grade😏

[floridamankyle]

Got to see the C8R debut at Daytona Last year, the Engine noise is so different to the C7R, it sounds like a Big Block Ferrari, but the way it flies through the corners was astounding, that thing is a SERIOUS track weapon, I'm a Ford guy and I will be a Corvette Fan now that Ford isnt racing in GTLM anymore, GO VETTES!!

[genemounce]

any chance on inside info on the 2021 Z06 and ZR1? .... asking for a friend

[pierreaugustevinluan]

GTD Pro for GT3 cars to replace IMSA’s GT Le Mans class in 2022

The GT Le Mans class in the IMSA SportsCar Championship will come to a close at the end of 2021, as the series switches to two GT3-based series.

Its replacement, the GTD Pro will include cars built to FIA GT3 technical regulations, offering the opportunity for factory teams and driver lineups to compete in the class.

Customer teams featuring Pro-Am or amateur line-ups will have the choice of competing in either GTD Pro or the standard GTD class.

The news comes as GTLM has dwindled to just three full-time entries in 2021 - two Corvette C8.Rs and the Proton Competition Porsche 911 RSR currently make up the class.

The field is boosted to five at Sebring, Watkins Glen and Petit Le Mans thanks to the inclusion of BMW M8s, and six at the Daytona 24H with the further addition of Risi Competizione's Ferrari 488.

"The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has long been regarded as featuring the world's greatest GT manufacturers, teams and drivers and some of the world's most exciting and competitive professional GT endurance racing through the GTLM class, " said IMSA president John Doonan.

"We believe the move to GTD Pro offers the best opportunity for manufacturers and teams to continue that legacy well into the future.

"We expect considerable manufacturer participation when we kick off the GTD Pro class a year from now in the 60th Rolex 24 at Daytona."

The new FIA GT3 technical regulations will debut in 2022, and new cars built to those specifications, as well as any existing cars upgraded through "Evo" kits will be eligible to compete in GTD Pro and GTD starting next year.

There are nine manufacturers currently participating in IMSA with GT3 cars in the GTD class.

"The introduction of a GTD Pro category in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is a positive move forward for the future of professional GT racing in North America, " said Mark Stielow, Chevrolet's director of motorsports competition engineering.

"We appreciate the leadership and openness from IMSA during this on-going process.

"Now that the class structure has been established, Corvette Racing and Chevrolet will continue to work with IMSA to determine how Corvette could fit into this new future of GT competition."

[randybarnes]

Im in love with corvettes &
Victor Racing parts for vettes, you need to check them out!

[sonter]

Chevrolet Corvette C8 r is my favorite car