Project Motor Racing (PMR) has officially secured the IMSA license, marking a significant step forward for the upcoming racing simulation from Straight4 Studios. Under the auspices of North America's top sports car sanctioning organization, this agreement could unlock decades of motorsport history, including famous machines and iconic endurance races.
Recent teasers have already revealed the Ford Mustang GT3 in-game, alongside hints of Daytona International Speedway and Sebring International Raceway, both staples of IMSA's crown jewel events. With this partnership, PMR seems to be set to deliver an authentic representation of IMSA racing past and present.
What does the IMSA License Means for Project Motor Racing?
By securing the IMSA license, Straight4 Studios now has the rights to officially feature IMSA cars, tracks, and liveries. This makes the entire lineup of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship available, including the competitive GT3 field and state-of-the-art GTP Hypercars.
The license isn't limited to contemporary racing. Straight4's announcement hinted at historic content stretching back to the 1969 establishment of IMSA. This indicates that in addition to modern prototypes and GT cars, players will also have the opportunity to experience vintage vehicles like the Porsche 962, Nissan ZX-Turbo, and Mazda RX-792P.
Confirmed Cars and Teasers So Far
While exact details are still under wraps, several cars and classes have already been teased:
- Ford Mustang GT3 – officially spotted in screenshots
- Modern GTP Prototypes – including Porsche, BMW, Acura, and Cadillac entries
- GT3/GTD Cars—such as Ferrari, Corvette, Porsche, BMW M4, Lamborghini Huracán, Lexus, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-AMG
- LMP2 – the ORECA 07, currently the class mainstay
The Mustang’s GT4 version has also been confirmed for PMR, meaning fans can expect a packed GT field across both modern and historic categories.
Tracks That Could Feature in PMR
IMSA brings some of the most iconic North American circuits with it, and the teasers already suggest:
- Daytona International Speedway (24 Hours of Daytona)
- Sebring International Raceway (12 Hours of Sebring)
Strong contenders to make an appearance in-game include other IMSA staples like Watkins Glen, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Long Beach, Road America, and Road Atlanta. Straight4 has already hinted that several of these may be part of the final package.
A Boost for the Sim Racing Market
With this move, Project Motor Racing becomes the latest sim to secure the prestigious IMSA license, joining titles like iRacing and AMS2. With such a wide selection of vehicles and courses, PMR could establish itself as a major player in the competitive sim racing market.
Whether players are looking to relive IMSA's golden eras or dive into the modern GTP vs. GT3 battles, this partnership offers PMR the foundation to deliver an incredibly rich motorsport experience.
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