Liefooghe leads Ford in 1-2 finish at VIR in Pilot Challenge
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Gregory Liefooghe led Ford to a 1-2 finish in the Grand Sport class at the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix, part of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge championship, held at Virginia International Raceway on August 22. Ford's performance marked a significant achievement, securing both the top two spots in the race. This event was the eighth round of the season, further establishing Ford's competitiveness in the series. Teams will now prepare for upcoming races as they aim to build on this success.
- •Gregory Liefooghe drove Ford to victory at VIR.
- •The event took place on August 22, 2026.
- •This was Round 8 of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
- •Ford secured both first and second place finishes.
- •The next races are crucial for teams' championship prospects.
- 11:43 AMRacer — Liefooghe leads Pilot Challenge 1-2 for Ford at VIR
"Ford seized a 1-2 Grand Sport (GS) class and overall finish in the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix, Round 8 of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge championship staged Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway. But the winning entry for the Blue Oval was not necessarily the one expected.Gregory Liefooghe...
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