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IMSA to increase driver accountability following Road America incidents

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:36 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

IMSA to increase driver accountability following Road America incidents

Summary

The International Motorsports Association (IMSA) is set to enforce stricter driver accountability measures in response to a tumultuous six-hour endurance race at Road America. The race featured nine full-course yellow flags due to various incidents, generating significant controversies. Senior VP of Competition Simon Hodgson and Race Director Beaux Barfield convened to discuss potential reforms with team representatives. There is an immediate focus on preventing similar occurrences in future races, highlighting the importance of maintaining safety and sportsmanship in IMSA events.

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By the Numbers

•IMSA faced nine full-course yellows during the recent Road America race.
•Controversies emerged before and after the race, prompting discussions on accountability.
•Simon Hodgson and Beaux Barfield met with team members to address the issues.
•The new measures aim to prevent future incidents and ensure safety.

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2:36 PMRacer — IMSA set to hold drivers more accountable following recent dust-ups

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Three weeks on from IMSA’s six-hour endurance race at Road America – a race littered with nine full-course yellows for incidents and plagued with controversies before and after the race – the sanctioning body's Senior VP of Competition Simon Hodgson and Race Director Beaux Barfield met with members of the...
— Racerby RJ O’Connell

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