Format
The relaunched Asian Le Mans series will have very similar rules to the European Le Mans Series. There are 4 classes:
- LMP2
- LMPC
- GTC
- GTC Am
Compared to the previous 2009 season the LMP1 and LMGT1 categories are dropped and the GTC class is opened to GT3 cars in addition to Super GT series GT300 class (GT3 or JAF-GT) cars. All classes follow a "Pro-Am" categorization with each car requiring at least one amateur driver, and each car must have at least one Asian driver. The season winners of LMP2 and GTC will each get an invitation to the following year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In 2013 season, a SGT class, is opened exclusively for all teams in GT300 class of Super GT, It uses the same vehicle regulation of Super GT and counts points towards GT300 championship. This class will only take place in 3 Hours of Fuji.
On 20 April 2013, changes were made to the class structure for grand touring. The previously planned LMGTE class was dropped to lower costs. GTC will remain open to FIA GT3 and Super GT series GT300 category cars. GTC Am was established to be open to Cup teams from Lamborghini Super Trofeo, Porsche Cup Asia, Ferrari Challenge Asia, Audi R8 LMS Cup Asia, and Lotus Cup Asia.
Michelin has also been announced as the sole tire supplier for the series.
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