The GTD Pro championship sees the top seven teams separated by only 179 points, setting the stage for a razor‑thin conclusion at the 29th Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday.
Corvette Racing Keeps the Lead with Dogs‑in‑the‑Head Moves
Tommy Milner and Nicky Catsburg sit atop the 2026 standings driving the #4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R under Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports. A finish of runner‑up in Indianapolis lifted them to a 47‑point advantage over the nearest rival.
Milner, who has started 221 IMSA championship‑level races and 21 at Road Atlanta, is eyeing a third WeatherTech Championship title, adding to the 2012 ALMS GT win and the 2016 WeatherTech GTLM triumph.
In the final race he will share the seat with a returning Nico Varrone. Milner said points are still within reach for several teams, and that the focus will be on delivering the best possible performance throughout the 10‑hour event.
Paul Miller Racing Sparks a Manufacturer Battle
In second place, Paul Miller Racing’s #1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO is led by Connor De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen, rounded out by Dan Harper. Their partnership aims to capture both the overall WeatherTech title and a fourth Michelin Endurance Cup win.
De Phillippi, who has previously secured three victories at Road Atlanta in 11 starts, is eager to end the season with a Series victory after a strong opening round at Daytona.
Verhagen noted that Road Atlanta is a circuit where the BMW team tends to perform well, and the trio welcomes Harper’s return for what they hope will be a season‑ending triumph.
Manufacturers Scramble, Yet Chevrons Maintain Distance
In the main championship, Chevrolet holds a 68‑point lead over Ford thanks to a dual‑car factory presence. Meanwhile, the Endurance Cup manufacturer standings see BMW edging Chevrolet by three points, with Porsche a narrow four points behind.
The #77 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) – driven by Harry King and Nick Tandy – sits just seven points out of the lead in the Endurance Cup team race.
Endurance Cup Highlights and Final Front‑Runner Loadouts
Paul Miller Racing and BMW currently lead the Michelin Endurance Cup by six points. The #9 Pfaff Motorsports Lamborghini Urus GT3 occupied third, 53 points behind the front.
South Carolina-based Sandy Mitchell and Andrea Caldarelli continue to compete for third place, as they often demonstrate the breadth of class competition at Road Atlanta.
The event will also showcase the latest iteration of Corvette’s Z06 GT3.R platform, pitting the driver’s skill against the engineering prowess of three industry giants.
With both championships converging at Road Atlanta, mechanic adjustments, strategy scripts and final run‑ups will drive the race’s outcome.
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