IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Expands 2027 Schedule with Lime Rock Park Addition
The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge has officially announced a notable change for the 2027 season. For the first time since 2023, the series will return to Lime Rock Park, which will replace Laguna Seca on the 10-round calendar. The two-hour race at Lime Rock Park is scheduled for September 23-25, serving as a key penultimate event in the 2027 season.
This return marks one of two events where the Pilot Challenge will headline the weekend; the other is a four-hour race at Mid-Ohio from June 11-13.
The remaining eight races will be conducted as support events for the WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, including highlights like a four-hour endurance race at Daytona and two-hour sprints at iconic venues such as Sebring, Watkins Glen, and Indianapolis.
2027 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Calendar:
- January 22-24: Roar Before The 24 (Daytona International Speedway)
- January 28-31: Daytona International Speedway (4 Hours)
- March 17-20: Sebring International Raceway
- June 11-13: Mid-Ohio (4 Hours)
- June 24-27: Watkins Glen International
- July 9-11: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
- July 29 – August 1: Road America
- August 20-22: VIRginia International Raceway
- September 17-19: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- September 23-25: Northeast Grand Prix, Lime Rock Park
- October 6-9: Road Atlanta
This strategic scheduling addresses fan interest and revitalizes the series’ engagement with New England motorsport enthusiasts. The addition of Lime Rock Park promises to enhance competitive dynamics as teams prepare for the final stretch of the season.
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