IMSA prepares for 6-hour endurance race at Road America on August 2
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The IMSA WeatherTech Series Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix is set for August 2 at Road America in Wisconsin. This race marks a significant 6-hour event which extends the typical IMSA race length. The event weekend includes practice sessions starting Thursday and multiple support races, adding to its grand appeal. Admission prices range from $45 to $195, with free entry for youth under 16 with adult tickets. Ticket sales are available at the gate and online at roadamerica.com.
- •The race weekend begins with testing for support divisions on Thursday.
- •Tickets range from $45 to $195, available at the gate or online.
- •The main race starts at 10:40 a.m. on August 2 and is expected to last 6 hours.
- •Road America is known for its scenic 4-mile track in Sheboygan County.
- •Previous endurance races at Road America date back to the late 1950s.
- 6:44 PMRacer — How Road America’s addition to IMSA’s Endurance Cup suits a rapidly growing event
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Longer IMSA sports car race brings extra twists to Road America
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — IMSA is racing 6 hours at Road America. Here's what to know
"With attendance records being broken on a regular basis, capitalizing on the momentum by shifting the beloved Wisconsin road course’s sports car race from two hours 45 minutes to six hours makes perfect sense, as Stephen Kilbey relates.
"From track and series basics to the schedule, tickets, fan tips and drivers to watch, here's what to know about Wisconsin's longest race in 2026.
"WIth a change in length, the strategy possibilities multiply, but 6 hours of IMSA at Road America also turn into an all-out sports car sprint.
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External links- RacerJul 31, 2026, 6:44 PMHow Road America’s addition to IMSA’s Endurance Cup suits a rapidly growing event
With attendance records being broken on a regular basis, capitalizing on the momentum by shifting the beloved Wisconsin road course’s sports car race from two hours 45 minutes to six hours makes perfect sense, as Stephen Kilbey relates.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:20 AMLonger IMSA sports car race brings extra twists to Road America
WIth a change in length, the strategy possibilities multiply, but 6 hours of IMSA at Road America also turn into an all-out sports car sprint.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:20 AMIMSA is racing 6 hours at Road America. Here's what to know
From track and series basics to the schedule, tickets, fan tips and drivers to watch, here's what to know about Wisconsin's longest race in 2026.
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