2023 IMSA Watkins Glen GTP Paddock Tour.

If you are a fan of Cadillac, Acura, Porsche, and BMW Prototypes, watch the video. Get up and close to all of the cars as they unload them from the haulers. Note that the BMW prototypes are only racing in the US at this time. The Ferraris GTP's are not in the IMSA series (in the WEC), as I made Ferrari references, I was thinking of AF Corsa of whom were unloading their #88 Oreca LMP2. Note that AF Corsa also manage the #61 296 Ferrari. Another reason for my confusion. I did eventually film the Penske Porsche 963 in my IMSA Paddock Tour.

[@Landerhoffis68]

I really like these GTPs. I got to see them first-hand in Long Beach!

[@markzebr6463]

Very cool. Very envious, I wish I had been there. Thanks for watching.

[@Left-Foot-Brake]

Great video, man..... just the ambient sounds of the paddock got me pumped!

[@markzebr6463]

Glad you enjoyed it! I could spend hours, and days walking around the paddock...and have.

[@supermccnasty4176]

Man the GTPs look so bad ass!! Cadillac is the best looking and sounding imo though! I actually won the 6 hours at the Glen last weekend on iRacing the Cadillac!

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks for watching. The caddie is the most aerodynamic in my opinion. My favorite is the JDC Miller Porsche..Love that yellow.

[@supermccnasty4176]

@@markzebr6463 I can see how someone could really like the 963s… they are pretty.

[@markzebr6463]

Congratulations on your win. I love the venue and have had my corvette on it but, I am no racer.

[@DeFreitas18]

Great walk through! It's Chris DeFreitas with the Honda Civic TCX at VIR, just subscribed

[@markzebr6463]

Hey Chris thanks. As you may have guessed, I manly do racing sports cars diecast reviews with commentary. However, I attend about 8 SRO , IMSA and WEC races each year. I will make a point of catching up with you and the next SRO event. Shame we didn't know each other last week at VIR, my home track.

[@DeFreitas18]

@@markzebr6463 Sounds good!

[@markzebr6463]

@DeFreitas18 Thanks. I really review model race cars and try to add racing commentary when I can. Thanks for watching

[@neilreid2298]

Absolutely stunning machines. So much more interesting than F1. Love it. Great job on the vid and audio tracks.

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks for watching. Could'nt agree with you more. When I was Watkins Glen, I spent a lot of time as the base of turn two. It was amazing watching the prototypes as they negotiated around the GT3 cars. Watched them pass . Listened to the amazing sounds and felt them under my feet as they shaked me where I stood. Astounding experience.

[@able-fox]

There are no Ferrari prototypes in IMSA. AF Corsa run in GTD in IMSA and LMP2 and GTE in WEC. They are speculated to be the only possible candidate for a 499P customer team but Ferrari say the car is "too complicated for a non-factory team" so we will see what happens. Jota is the WEC customer Porsche 963 BTW.

[@markzebr6463]

Thank you for your insights...Good info!

[@wf1g]

look forward to more great coverage.

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks. Next race will be in August at Road America followed by VIR a few weeks later. Thanks for tuning in.

[@brandontemple2551]

RIR?

[@markzebr6463]

@@brandontemple2551 VIR. Still got Nascar in my head. Got to break that habit

[@mikejohnson5900]

Thanks for cool vid! Those cars are beautiful up close. Can't wait for this race.

[@markzebr6463]

Watching the Weathertech practice as we speak. Ill spend about 15 hours at the track all five days. Collapsed last night after dinner.

[@waynekerr67]

When they load / unload before or after event, the HV hybrid battery isn't in the car. The battery must be transported separately.

[@markzebr6463]

That would make perfect sense. Just as in the case of the GT cars with the doors being removed and transported in cases. I did note that the Penske Porches 963 had the front axle and battery , covered to prevent my filming of it. The Porsche 963's were covered in my 2nd IMSA paddock tour video along with most of the GT3 cars. Thanks for your insights and for watching the video.

[@storkpatrick]

You Sir got a gentle voice. Cool video!

[@markzebr6463]

Thank you appreciate you viewing. Uesd to do rock radio.

[@albertomegapro]

0:37 Not received yet. The other customer Porsche is of Proton Competition, which will compete soon.

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks my friend

[@albertomegapro]

@@markzebr6463 Np

[@fin7372]

is Proton entering a LMDh into IMSA this year? I know they are bringing one to Monza in WEC but i havent seen anything on the IMSA side

[@ItzVersatile]

@@fin7372 The IMSA version may come either later this season or in the beginning of the 2024 season.

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks for subscribing. Always enjoy your commentary

[@sujjo]

Paddock area for prototypes for an IMSA event and why is there an AF Corse cargo bay? Are you waiting for the GTs?

[@iKR-iKeysRacing]

AFCorse runs Ferrari 296 GT3.

[@sujjo]

@@iKR-iKeysRacing Got it. They also have an Oreca LMP2 entry I believe for this event. I think I saw it in the entry list.

[@iKR-iKeysRacing]

@@sujjo correct 👍 The LMP2 is for Wadoux/Companc (that are teammates in the WEC with GTFerrari) together with Nielsen (#50 Ferrari 499P Hypercar in WEC).

[@markzebr6463]

Yes and no. AF Corse have an LMP2 in the paddock with the prototypes. The GT3 cars were not allowed to arrive and unload until late thursday night. Traffic concerns. The GT3s do share the same paddock as the prototypes. GT4 and TCR are in another paddock. Porsche GT3 Cup in another. LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO ANOTHER...And yet Miata MX5 another. WATKINS Glen is a huge place. My feet are already killing me and I've got two more days to survive. Thanks for watching.

[@markzebr6463]

@@iKR-iKeysRacing correct.

[@krystalmok6614]

Very cool video! I went to the Laguna Seca race last month, it looks like Watkins Glen has much more room for these teams to stretch out than at Laguna Seca. I've only been to a race weekend on Fri/Sat/Sun though, and never got to see the unloading part (which happens on Thursdays?). Did you film this on a Thursday? An interesting detail from your video is that the AXR Whelen #31 Cadillac doesn't seem to have fitted all the parts needed to be in its IMSA homologated spec. There's supposed to be a small gurney right at the leading edge of the front wheel arch opening, which has to be there to be IMSA spec compliant, but at Le Mans they ran without that gurney. AXR have separate cars for IMSA and WEC, so it's interesting that this nose looks a bit Le Mans-ish at unloading time.

[@markzebr6463]

Yes I did, On the days prior to the main race, the support practices take place ie... Mazda MX5, Porsche 911 GT3. I was filming this as the teams were setting up their garages and was tying not to be intrusive. The GT3 trailers had not even arrived yet and were not scheduled to so until after 5:00 pm EST due to traffic concerns. I love coming to races early as fewer fans do and it is less busy. Teams are happy to converse with you ( except when I filmed this ) and its a great time to take pictures and film videos. I will next be at Road America in August and will provide more videos. Thanks for watching and come to the East Coast for some great racing In regards to your second question, I don't have a good answer for you about the Cadillac V LMDh. As this was very early in the morning as they were unloading the vehicles and setting up their garages, many cars are in a travel state and may be incomplete.

[@iKR-iKeysRacing]

Hello 👋 Two moments: - 04:41 you mention that Porsche/Penske have yet to bring out their cars - 04:57 the same for AFCorse where "the italians are a little slow" Do you know where they come from? I mean, they are based in US obviously, but are they both closer (or not) than other teams, to the venue? It may depends also on their time-schedule. - 05:39 also at Daytona and Sebring Porsche/Penske covered their stuff. It's normal in motorsport not showing off solutions/secrets, and not because of us fans filming Cheers.

[@markzebr6463]

Hi. Thanks for watching. In regards to the Italians, I was refering to the AF coursa of which had not brought out their LMP2. And, yes Porsche covered up their drive train as soon as they and heard my comentary. They asked me not to film their GTPs at Daytona as well.

[@motoalex3760]

I’ll be here tomorrow!!!!

[@markzebr6463]

Shoot me a text at 804 205 0371. Well catch up. Include your name as well.

[@lot2196]

Awesome. I haven't been to an IMSA race yet. I may try to go to the Indianapolis event as it's only about a two hour drive for me.

[@markzebr6463]

@lot2196 You must. If you go, reach out to me. I will be there. You can contact me by email: [e-mail] Thanks for watching.

[@motoalex3760]

@@markzebr6463 I saw you in the blue shirt I think? You were talking about your channel to him. I was like that’s gotta be him 🤣love the channel as always

[@markzebr6463]

@@motoalex3760 Yes. That was me in the blue Sebring shirt. At the corvette coral. The drivers were here but had to leave because of the rain.

[@kanggesruk1622]

keep it up man

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks. Road America and VIR in August.

[@thinukawijerathne]

Upload more videos!

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks for watching. In August I will be at Road America for the IMSA race. Check out my video of the entire Prototype and GT3 cars. The Porsche 963 are up and running in that video.

[@thinukawijerathne]

@@markzebr6463 💯

[@moritzlohle4082]

👍👍👍

[@markzebr6463]

Thanks for tuning in. Sunday I will upload a short teaser of the race

[@Chris-ev7xo]

The doors open on the first car in the video, and u dont show the interior , well that just sucks

[@markzebr6463]

Chris. I am sorry that you were disappointed about not being able to view the interior of the Acura ARX 06. Let me first note that IMSA provides its fans rare access to the paddock area and it is a privilege, not a right. Most teams and their personal are happy to let you view their cars, answer your questions and even let you sit in them. However when they are busy, as they were when I filmed this video, I try not to be intrusive and always ask before doing anything. The Penske Porsche team are very protective about their design on the 963 and don't even like me filming anything. They covered up their hybrid drive train when they saw me filming as, they had the right to do so. I hope this provides with your answer. I will next be a Road America in August and will try to provide more detailed views, if allowed. Thanks, for watching.