Robert Wickens makes IMSA Endurance debut at Road America
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Robert Wickens is set to make his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class endurance debut at Road America this weekend. Wickens was called up on Wednesday to drive the No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R for DXDT Racing, replacing Salih. This marks a significant opportunity for Wickens as he steps into the spotlight with limited notice. The event is one of the highlights on the IMSA calendar, showcasing endurance racing at its best.
- •Wickens received a last-minute call to join the team.
- •He will drive the No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.
- •The race is taking place at Road America this weekend.
- •Wickens replaces Salih in the lineup.
- 12:53 AMMotorsport.com — Robert Wickens embraces last-minute call-up for IMSA Endurance debut at Road America
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Wickens embraces last-minute call-up for IMSA Endurance debut at Road America
"Robert Wickens is taking a whirlwind turn of events in stride. Armed with short notice and high confidence, the Canadian driver is stepping into the spotlight this weekend to make his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class endurance debut at Road America. Wickens received the call on Wednesday afternoon to drive DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in place of Salih ...Keep reading
"Wickens joined DXDT Racing’s Corvette line-up on Wednesday for his first IMSA endurance appearance in more than nine years
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 2, 2026, 12:53 AMRobert Wickens embraces last-minute call-up for IMSA Endurance debut at Road America
Robert Wickens is taking a whirlwind turn of events in stride. Armed with short notice and high confidence, the Canadian driver is stepping into the spotlight this weekend to make his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class endurance debut at Road America. Wickens received the call on Wednesday afternoon to drive DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in place of Salih ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:53 AMRobert Wickens embraces last-minute call-up for IMSA Endurance debut at Road America
Wickens joined DXDT Racing’s Corvette line-up on Wednesday for his first IMSA endurance appearance in more than nine years
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