A Daytona Prototype International (DPi) was a type of sports prototype racing car developed specifically for the International Motor Sports Association's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, as their top class of car, acting as a direct replacement, and spiritual successor of the Daytona Prototypes.

These two styles of cars make up the series’ five classes – Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) and GT Daytona (GTD). To help fans follow the on-track action, the WeatherTech Championship uses a Leader Light System.

A Daytona Prototype was a type of sports prototype racing car developed specifically for the Grand American Road Racing Association's Rolex Sports Car Series as their top class of car, which replaced their main prototype racing class, specifically Le Mans Prototypes (LMPs).

Jan 19, 2021 · Prototypes are split into three classes: Daytona Prototype International (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), and Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3). Grand Touring entrants fall into one of two classes: GT Le Mans (GTLM) or GT Daytona (GTD).

The Cadillac DPi-V.R is a sports prototype racing car which started competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in North America in 2017. It is the manufacturer variation of Dallara P217 base, and replaces the Corvette DP.

Sep 8, 2022 · The Daytona Prototype international (DPi) class is about to run its final race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Six seasons and 58 races later – and one final down-to-the-wire championship battle remaining – drivers are …

The Cadillac DPi-V.R is a specialized Cadillac race car that was used in competition in the Prototype class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship from 2017 through 2022, fielded...

Sep 12, 2022 · Four manufacturers have fielded cars over the course of six seasons of DPi competition: Cadillac, which has achieved 27 race wins and three driver’s championships to date; Acura, with 16 wins and consecutive titles in 2019 and ’20; Mazda, notching seven wins; and finally, Nissan, which took four wins in 2017 and ’18, launching the IMSA ...

Dec 25, 2022 · Amazing cars like the Audi TDi diesels that silently screamed around the tracks, annihilating everything in their path. Private teams were shut out and fans grew weary of these three-car spectacles despite the amazing performance. All of these cars are wistful memories.

As such, the DPi and LMP2 cars, which were originally confirmed for a four-year period through 2020, would now be eligible for competition until at least the end of the 2021 season. [7]