IMSA prepares for six-hour race at Road America this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will feature a six-hour race on August 2 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This is the longest race at the track in over a decade, with 54 cars entered across four categories. Notable contenders include the No. 31 Whelen Action Express Cadillac leading in the hybrid prototype class and Paul Miller Racing, which holds a significant lead in GTD Pro. Qualifying sessions are scheduled for Saturday, with the race broadcast live on Peacock starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.
- •IMSA Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix on August 2.
- •The race distance is six hours on a 4.048-mile course.
- •Qualifying session set for Saturday at 4:20 p.m. ET.
- •54 cars compete across Grand Touring Prototype, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD.
- •Live coverage available on Peacock and NBCSN.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch 2026 IMSA at Road America: Full schedule, TV/streaming info, start time, field
"The race in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, has been expanded to six hours this season.
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