Winward Racing secures third GTD win at Road America
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Winward Racing achieved a significant victory at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix in Road America on August 4. The team, consisting of drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis, relied on flawless pit strategies and careful driving to claim their third GTD win of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. This outcome positions Winward Racing closer to a potential third consecutive GTD title. The team is set to continue competing in upcoming races as they aim to solidify their lead in the championship standings.
- •Winward Racing wins the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.
- •Victory is their third GTD win of the 2026 season.
- •Drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis led the effort.
- •The race took place on August 4, 2026.
- •Winward Racing aims for a third consecutive IMSA GTD title.
- 3:30 PMMotorsport.com — Winward Racing closes in on GTD title after big Road America win
"Winward Racing took another decisive step toward a potential third consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD title on Sunday, leveraging flawless pit strategy and clean driving to win the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America. The victory marks the third GTD win of the 2026 season for drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis, who were rejoined by endurance teammate ...Keep reading
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