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IMSA Unites: Ten Years After Grand-Am and ALMS Merger

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Once upon a time in the world of racing, two major sports car series in North America—the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the Rolex Grand-Am series—decided to join forces. This was like two rivers flowing together to create a stronger, more exciting stream of racing. Back in September 2012, the leaders of both series announced this big merger, which would kick off a brand-new series called the Tudor United SportsCar Championship in 2014. (Now IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship)

This new championship aimed to combine the best aspects of both series, making sports car racing more interesting and competitive for teams and manufacturers alike. They wanted to keep things simple with just four classes of competition, which made it easier for new teams to join the fun. This merger was a game-changer—it didn't just save sports car racing but also made it better and more popular.

Events like the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring became part of this exciting new series, attracting fans and car brands from all over. Over time, this unification fostered a stronger community in racing, leading to many great moments on the track.
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Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO
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GT racing, endurance racing, gt3 racing
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