Technical Overview
The Daytona Prototype is a flat-bottomed, closed cockpit, mid-engine coupe with
a complete frame (non-stressed engine). It uses independent suspension with adjustable
shock absorbers. Each car is aerodynamically designed to be as efficient as possible
in speed and downforce, using a mandated, common to all cars, rear wing.
Engines
Engines for Daytona Prototypes are available from production car manufacturers
from throughout the world. To be legal, an engine must be submitted to Grand American
for approval. Engines are tested and inspected to determine the power characteristics
and internal components, and then that engine is approved for competition with the
configuration established during testing. All engine components are available to
any competitor who wishes to use them. This guarantees each competitor a chance to
run near the front of the pack and race fans the prospect of exciting, close racing
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Closed cockpit purpose-built prototypes
> Normally-aspirated
(5.5 liter max) engines with restrictions to balance performance
> Full-width
roll cage
> 18
x 14-inch maximum wheel diameter and width
> Steel
brakes
> Chassis
design must have prior approval by Grand American
> Spec
wing
> Working
headlights and brake lights
> Six-speed
sequential gearbox
> Flat
bottom
> Weight:
1,980 to 2,020 pounds, depending on engine size
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