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Originally Posted by Ephaeton
Don't understand the connection you're implying. Aren't DPis supposed to be based on one of the approved WEC P2 constructors only? I.e., AFAIUI, the HPD does not qualify as a basis for a DPi. That leaves them slapping their engine into a(nother) P2 chassis, and use the ARX 04b's bodywork as their manufacturer styled body on a foreign chassis, no?
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Yes, in '18. That gives them all year to tweak on aero and engine, a mule if you will. If they are one of the 4 engines currently in the pipeline for DPi then it will be legal in the ARX 04B as it will be a homologated IMSA engine. I suspect that Onroak would be their constructor of choice to pair with in '18 for a DPi.
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Q. What cars are eligible in the 2017 WeatherTech Championship Prototype class?
A. DPi cars, 2017 LM P2 cars and closed-cockpit 2016 LM P2 cars with IMSA-homologated engines will be eligible. After the 2017 season, 2016 LM P2 cars no longer will be eligible."
http://sportscarchampionship.imsa.co...al-dpi-concept
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