2026 GT World Challenge America Entry List Unveiled
SRO Motorsports America has announced the entry list for the 2026 GT World Challenge America powered by AWS season, showcasing a competitive 22-car field, with 21 cars confirmed for the season opener at Sonoma Raceway on March 29. This marks the largest grid since the series’ transition from the former Pirelli World Challenge in 2019, excluding the Indianapolis 8 Hour Race.
Key Numbers and Class Breakdown
The 2026 season will feature nine manufacturers: Aston Martin, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche. The entry list includes six Pro (Silver/Open) and 14 Pro-Am (Bronze/Open) entries. Notably, Porsche leads the manufacturer representation with eight new 992.2-generation 911 GT3 Rs.
Notable Entries
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Porsche: McCann Racing steps up from one-make racing with drivers Michael McCann Jr. and Zachary Vanier in the #8 car competing in the Pro category. Additionally, Kellymoss will run three Pro-Am entries, featuring past champions Riley Dickinson, Loek Hartog, and Ryan Yardley. Reigning PECNA champion John Gilliland will also be in the mix.
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Mercedes-AMG: Four entries, led by JMF Motorsports with Michai Stephens and Mikaël Grenier in the #34 Pro car. The team expands to a second car, with Jason Daskalos joining Lorcan Hanafin in Pro-Am.
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BMW: Random Vandals Racing, the reigning Pro class champion, shifts to Pro-Am, running alongside the championship-winning Turner Motorsport, which fields a Pro entry. They are joined by an additional Pro-Am effort from Riley Motorsports.
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Ferrari: AF Corse USA enters two Ferrari 296 GT3 Evos, with Matias Perez Companc and Frederik Schandorff tackling the Pro class.
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Lamborghini: Returning to the series, Chicago Performance and Tuning enters the Huracán GT3 EVO, fielding Mads Siljehaug and Nicolai Elghanayan for three rounds in the Pro class.
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Ford: Dollahite Racing transitions from Am to Pro with their #6 Mustang GT3, with driver details forthcoming.
Competitive Landscape
This year’s championship promises heightened competition, especially with new entries and returning teams. Noteworthy absences include DXDT Racing, now focused on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and Heart of Racing Team, which is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
With this diverse and robust entry list, the 2026 GT World Challenge America season is set to deliver thrilling motorsport action, beginning at Sonoma in late March.
