IMSA confirms 44-car field for TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 44-car field for the upcoming TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks. The event is scheduled for September 20 and functions as the penultimate round of the current season. This race marks the first sprint-format contest at the venue since 2023. The competition features a four-class field prepared to navigate the circuit. The event serves as a critical point in the championship calendar as the series moves toward the conclusion of the schedule.
- •The TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks takes place September 20.
- •Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the 44-car field for the sprint-format event.
- •This contest marks the first sprint-format race at the track since 2023.
- •The event represents the penultimate round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
- 6:00 PMMotorsport.com — IMSA drivers react to tougher officiating ahead of Indianapolis
- 4:52 PMMotorsport.com — IMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — IMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis
"The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Battle on the Bricks Sept. 18-20, marking the final sprint race of the season with a 44-car grid spanning GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD. Recent penalties have also put driving standards and race control’s approach to contact back in focus. At the most recent IMSA race – the GTD sprint round at Virginia ...Keep reading
"The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is gearing up for its return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, revealing a stacked 44-car entry list for the upcoming TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks. Scheduled for September 20, the event serves as the penultimate round of the season and marks the championship's first sprint-format contest at The Brickyard since 2023. The four-class field will ...Keep reading
"The penultimate round of the season features 11 GTP entries, 10 LMP2 cars and several notable Porsche driver changes
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 6:00 PMIMSA drivers react to tougher officiating ahead of Indianapolis
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Battle on the Bricks Sept. 18-20, marking the final sprint race of the season with a 44-car grid spanning GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD. Recent penalties have also put driving standards and race control’s approach to contact back in focus. At the most recent IMSA race – the GTD sprint round at Virginia ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 4:52 PMIMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is gearing up for its return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, revealing a stacked 44-car entry list for the upcoming TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks. Scheduled for September 20, the event serves as the penultimate round of the season and marks the championship's first sprint-format contest at The Brickyard since 2023. The four-class field will ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:52 PMIMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis
The penultimate round of the season features 11 GTP entries, 10 LMP2 cars and several notable Porsche driver changes
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