Road America Shifts to Endurance
Road America will host the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s new six‑hour Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix from July 30 to August 2.
Grid and Class Breakdown
A 54‑car field will traverse the 4.048‑mile, 14‑turn circuit, featuring 11 Grand Touring Prototype entries, 12 Le Mans Prototype 2 cars, 12 GT Daytona Pro teams, and 19 GT Daytona competitors.
Championship Stakes
In GTP, the #31 Cadillac Whelen V‑Series.R maintains the points lead, riding a streak of six consecutive podiums in 2026.
Paul Miller Racing holds a 108‑point advantage in GTD Pro, while the #1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO sits 60 points from its nearest rivals.
First‑to‑fourth LMP2 crews are separated by 113 points, with CrowdStrike Racing by APR and AO Racing anchoring the top spots after recent podium performances.
Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello leads GT, piloting the #27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin, eyeing a defense of his lead following a sixth‑place finish at CTMP.
Broadcast Details
Peacock will stream the event flag‑to‑flag beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug 2, and the six‑hour race will commence at 11:40 a.m. ET.
With championships hanging in the balance, the 2026 season’s final endurance challenge is primed to deliver points turbulence at Road America.
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