The 2024 Petit Le Mans refers to the edition of the annual endurance sports‑car race held at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, United States. Petit Le Mans is traditionally scheduled in early November and serves as a round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, as well as being part of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s “Super Season” on occasion.
General characteristics of the event
- Location: Road Atlanta, a 2.54 mi (4.09 km) road circuit known for its elevation changes and high‑speed sections.
- Format: A 10‑hour race (or a fixed distance of approximately 1,000 miles) that tests the durability of prototype and grand‑touring (GT) class cars.
- Classes: The race typically features the top‑level DPi (Daytona Prototype international) or GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class, along with LMP2, LMP3, GTD Pro, and GTD categories, depending on the championship regulations in effect for the season.
- Series affiliation: In 2024, Petit Le Mans is expected to continue as a points‑scoring round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Status of specific information for 2024
As of the latest available reliable sources, detailed information such as the exact race dates, entry list, qualifying results, race winners, and championship implications for the 2024 edition has not been comprehensively documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic references. Consequently, the entry cannot provide verified specifics about participants, results, or notable occurrences for the 2024 race.
Contextual note
The term “2024 Petit Le Mans” follows the naming convention used for each yearly iteration of the event (e.g., 2022 Petit Le Mans, 2023 Petit Le Mans). While the overarching race is well‑established, the particular edition’s details are subject to change pending official announcements from IMSA and Road Atlanta and subsequent reporting in authoritative motorsport publications.