Motorsports events scheduled for August 1-2, 2026 are detailed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
This weekend, August 1-2, 2026, various motorsports events will take place while major series like NASCAR and IndyCar are on break. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will feature the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America, starting at 11:35 a.m. ET on Sunday. MotoAmerica's Superbike series will run at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and the British Superbike Championship is set for Oulton Park in England. Additionally, Plattsburgh, New York, hosts the East Coast Watercross Series, while a regional NHRA event takes place at Woodburn Dragstrip in Oregon. Fans are encouraged to confirm event details prior to attending.
- •IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Road America runs through August 2.
- •MotoAmerica Superbike Series at Mid-Ohio from July 31 to August 2.
- •British Superbike Championship rounds at Oulton Park until August 2.
- •East Coast Watercross Series event held in Plattsburgh, New York.
- •NHRA regional event at Woodburn Dragstrip on August 1-2.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Weekend Racing Guide: Every Motorsports Event Happening August 1-2, 2026
"The first weekend of August brings a lighter but still action-packed lineup to the motorsports calendar. The NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck Series are all on their scheduled off week, IndyCar and Formula 1 are dark as well, and MotoGP remains on its summer break until the British Grand Prix on August 9. That leaves the spotlight on sports cars, superbikes, and personal watercraft for August 1-2, 2026. Here is a complete rundown of what is actually racing this weekend. IMSA WeatherTech
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