# Track-Racing Supercars Porsche Tested Its LMDh Racer at Spain's Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya By Colin Smith | Published 2022-02-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-lmdh-racer References: [motorauthority](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1135093_2023-porsche-lmdh-racer-hits-circuit-de-barcelona-catalunya-in-first-major-test) & [newsroom.porsche](https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2022/motorsports/porsche-lmdh-prototype-test-phase-hybrid-drive-27200.html)  [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-99x) unveiled its [Porsche LMDh Racer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts-porsche-motorsport) in part at the 'Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.' This car was developed for the 'Le Mans Daytona hybrid' (LMDh) category, and it has just completed its first public testing session. The car was put through over a thousand miles of test laps at the track to ensure the consistency and performance of the vehicle. As part of this testing regiment, the [professional racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing) who will be driving the upcoming car, such as Dane Cameron and Felipe Nasr, were allowed to test drive the car. The exact name and exact specifications of the car have yet to be released, so individuals can only infer based on the performance of the car during its testing laps. Porsche will continue testing this vehicle up until its racing debut at the January 2023 "24 Hours of Daytona" race. Image Credit: Porsche ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lmdh Racing:** The development of LMDh racing vehicles opens opportunities for automakers to create eco-friendly supercars for racing. - **Track Testing Innovations:** Innovations in track testing can revolutionize how automakers design and develop high-performance vehicles. - **Driver-centric Vehicle Development:** Allowing professional racers to test-drive new vehicles during racing regulations development leads to vehicle customization tailored to racing goals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** LMDh racing vehicles can disrupt the automotive industry by changing traditional eco-unfriendly supercar design and production. - **Motorsports Industry:** LMDh racing vehicles can provide an opportunity for the motorsports industry to revive interest in eco-friendly vehicles and create new training opportunities. - **Technology Industry:** Innovations in track testing methods can raise the demand for high-tech solutions for vehicle performance testing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4.md) - [Sleek Reimagined Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-99x.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Luxury Car Track Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-experience-precision-level.md) - [Automobile-Backed Esports Teams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-motorsports.md) - [Aerodynamic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs.md) - [Track Driving Vehicle Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-track-precision-app.md) - [German Racing Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mans-hypercar.md) - [Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-x.md)