I am really trying to hope that this merged series will be something I'm interested in, trying to take a "wait and see attitude", but I have serious doubts. I was a huge fan of the ALMS even though they have had their struggles. For me top level sports car/endurance racing has always been about technology and pushing the envelope. A sports prototype needs to have a certain "wow factor" IMO, and Daytona Prototypes don't do the trick and I see any LMPs being dumbed down to insignificance.
I know the Grand-Am has their fans because of the close racing but to me it reeks of the artificiality of NASCAR. A quote from Mike Shank:
United SportsCar Racing will face challenges in first year - Autoweek Racing ALMS/Grand-Am news - Autoweek
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“In America we want to see the crew chiefs fight,” he said. “We've got to play to our strengths. I worry that we'll get away from the bump and run. Races without cautions are a travesty that would have (NASCAR founder) Bill France turning over in his grave.”
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Riiiight....just what the traditional road racing fan loves.