VP Racing SportsCar Challenge converts to endurance format for 2027 season
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
IMSA has announced the transition of the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge to an all-endurance format starting in 2027. The calendar will feature races lasting between 90 minutes and three hours, moving away from the previous sprint-based structure. This change is part of IMSA's efforts to enhance the series and attract a different fan base. Details on the specific race venues and dates will follow as the season approaches.
- •2027 season will feature endurance races lasting 90 minutes to three hours.
- •IMSA announced the calendar change on July 11, 2026.
- •Sprint-based series format will be discontinued in favor of endurance racing.
- •Further details on race locations and schedules are expected soon.
- 4:47 PMRacer — VP Racing SportsCar Challenge shifts from sprint to enduro format for 2027
"IMSA has announced the 2027 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge calendar, which sees the sprint-based series shift to an all-endurance format with races between 90 minutes and three hours length.
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