IMSA GT classes prepare for Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Michelin GT Challenge is set for next weekend at VIRginia International Raceway, focusing on IMSA’s GT classes. This race marks the continuation of a tradition that has been in place since 2015, making this event exclusive to GT categories. A total of 23 cars are entered for the two-hour, 40-minute sprint race, highlighting the growing participation in IMSA events. As anticipation builds, teams will finalize their preparations for the competition.
- •The event takes place next weekend at VIR.
- •This will be a GT-exclusive round for the seventh consecutive year.
- •Twenty-three cars are competing in the race.
- •The race duration is set for two hours and 40 minutes.
- 2:51 PMRacer — IMSA GT classes set to take center stage at VIR
"IMSA’s GT classes will be in the spotlight next weekend at the Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway. Since 2015, IMSA’s annual visit to VIR has been a GT-exclusive round, and this year 23 cars will enter the two-hour, 40-minute sprint race.
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