Preview: Five Series Set to Dominate 'Super' IMSA Sebring Weekend Its Relay

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In 2024, WEC will move its only US race to COTA, leaving IMSA alone at Sebring.

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[{"selector":"#anim-03e4aa34-a27a-4aa2-9f0a-65d7df1bb3a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26831043321183%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] After a quiet WEC/racing competition debut, the Iron Lynx Lamborghini SC63 will make its IMSA debut this weekend on one of the most physically demanding tracks.

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How will the entry be judged to make this weekend successful?

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