IMSA Championships Set for Road America Amid Air Quality Concerns
Elkhart Lake, WI – Road America prepares to host two of North America’s largest sports car racing championships in August, starting with the IMSA Motul SportsCar Grand Prix. The event occurs amid health advisories due to air quality issues from Canadian wildfires, but officials confirm the race will proceed as scheduled. Spectators, particularly vulnerable groups, are advised to take precautions.
Team WRT Expands Operations
In a significant move, Team WRT has launched an extensive recruitment campaign following the announcement of the conclusion of its partnership with BMW M Motorsport at the end of this season. The Belgian team, potential new service provider for the BMW IMSA GTP program, is seeking engineers, mechanics, and logistical staff for its headquarters in Belgium and a new location in Charlotte, North Carolina, despite currently having no U.S.-based programs.
IMSA Elkhart Lake Welcome Party
The iconic Siebkens Stop-Inn Tavern will host the IMSA Welcome Party, featuring a Celebrity Bartender Challenge with prominent drivers such as Robert Wickens and Antonio Garcia. Proceeds from tips will benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer and Camp Boggy Creek.
Team Tonis Makes IMSA Debut
Team Tonis will debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the #61 ORECA 07-Gibson, driven by owner Tonis Kasemets and Matthew Brabham. Despite being a largely inexperienced crew, many members are optimistic about leveraging the race as a launch point for future endeavors in the series.
Kenton Koch Joins Triarsi Competizione
Kenton Koch is set to complete the season with Triarsi Competizione after a seventh-place finish at CTMP in the Ferrari 296 GT3. Koch will participate in upcoming races at Indianapolis and Road Atlanta, pending a resolution regarding a possible entry at VIR.
Korthoff Competition Withdraws
The #32 Korthoff Competition Motors Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO has been scratched from the entry list and will not compete for the remainder of the season. The team intends to return in 2026 after recent upheaval involving driver Seth Lucas.
VGRT Cupra TCR Set for Debut
VGRT will field the new #99 Cupra Leon VZ TCR in the Michelin Pilot Challenge, driven by Eric Powell and Tyler Gonzalez. This marks their transition from a Hyundai to Cupra vehicle, looking to capitalize on previous insights from the TCR series.
Upcoming Events
The Michelin Pilot Challenge features a robust 38-car entry list this weekend. The agenda is bolstered by additional races, including the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Porsche Carrera Cup, providing a comprehensive motorsport weekend for fans.
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