2020 GT World Challenge America

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The 2020 GT World Challenge America powered by AWS is the 14th season of the United States Auto Club's GT World Challenge America, the third season under ownership of the SRO Motorsports Group and the first season without Blancpain sponsorship. [1] The season began on 7 March in Austin and will end on 4 October at Indianapolis.

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Calendar

At the annual press conference during the 2019 24 Hours of Spa on 26 July, the Stéphane Ratel Organisation announced the first draft of the 2020 calendar with Las Vegas being dropped from the schedule in favor of Indianapolis. [2] Austin was removed from the provisional calendar on 25 October, [3] before it would return on 8 November after extensive discussions with team owners and stakeholders. The round at Indianapolis became a non-points paying event. [4]

Calendar changes due to COVID-19 pandemic

The round at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was cancelled. The round at Virginia was moved from 6–7 June to 11–12 July. The round at Indianapolis is back to being a points paying event to replace the cancelled rounds at CTMP with the first three hours of the Indianapolis 8 Hour Intercontinental GT race counting towards the championship.

RoundCircuitDate
1 Flag of the United States.svg Circuit of the Americas, Elroy, Texas 7–8 March
2 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia 11–12 July
3 Flag of the United States.svg Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California 8–9 August
4 Flag of the United States.svg Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 29–30 August
5 Flag of the United States.svg Circuit of the Americas, Elroy, Texas 19–20 September
6 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana 4 October
Cancelled due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic
CircuitOriginal Date
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario 16–17 May
  Combined races with GT Sports Club America due to drop in expected entries amid COVID-19 pandemic
  Also part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge

Entry list

The Pro Cup class was eliminated from the series for this season. [5]

TeamCarNo.DriversClassRounds
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Squadra Corse [6] [N 1]
TR3 Racing [6] [N 1]
Ferrari 488 GT3 [6] 1 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes [6] PA1–2, 4–6
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista [6] 1–2, 4–5
Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Balzan 6
Flag of the United States.svg Mark Issa6
24 Flag of the United States.svg Ziad Ghandour [6] PA1, 3
Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cressoni [6] 1
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Segal3
31 Flag of the United States.svg John Megrue [7] Am2
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Sweedler [7]
Flag of the United States.svg DXDT Racing [8] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo [8] 04 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun [8] PAAll
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz [8]
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Keating 6
63 Flag of the United States.svg David Askew [9] PAAll
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Dalziel [9]
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Heistand6
Flag of the United States.svg Vital Speed [10] Ferrari 488 GT3 [10] 6 Flag of the United States.svg Rich Baek [6] Am1
Flag of the United States.svg Mark Issa [6]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Briscoe PA6
Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Baek
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Westphal
7 Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Baek [10] PA1
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Westphal [10]
Flag of the United States.svg K-PAX Racing [11] Bentley Continental GT3 [11] 8 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Byrne [11] PA1
Flag of the United States.svg Guy Cosmo [11]
Flag of the United States.svg GMG Racing [12] Porsche 911 GT3 R [12] 14 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen [12] PA1, 3
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas [12]
Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports [13] Porsche 911 GT3 R [13] 20 Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad [13] Am1–4
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root [13]
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad [13] PA5–6
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Heylen
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root6
Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing [6] Mercedes-AMG GT3 [6] 33 Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward [6] PA1–3
Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Ward [6] 1
Flag of the United States.svg Kris Wilson [14] 2–3
Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward S4–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Indy Dontje 4
Flag of the United States.svg Alec Udell 5
Flag of the United States.svg Park Place Motorsports [6] Porsche 911 GT3 R [6] 73 Flag of the United States.svg David Ducote [6] Am1
Flag of the United States.svg Alan Metni [6]
Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports [15] Acura NSX GT3 [15] 80 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kyle Marcelli [15] PA1–2, 5
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Martin Barkey [15] 1–2
Flag of the United States.svg Ziad Ghandour5
93 Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock [16] SAll
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman [16]
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Megennis 6
Flag of the United States.svg Stephen Cameron Racing [6] BMW M6 GT3 [6] 87 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Liefooghe [6] PA1
Flag of the United States.svg Henry Schmitt [6]
IconClass
SSilver Cup
PAPro-Am Cup
AmAm Cup

Race results

Bold indicates overall winner.

RoundCircuitPole positionSilver WinnersPro-Am WinnersAm Winners
1R1 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Flag of the United States.svg No. 14 GMG Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 14 GMG Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 20 Wright Motorsports
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
R2 Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra Corse Flag of the United States.svg No. 20 Wright Motorsports
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
2R1 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 80 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 31 TR3 Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Martin Barkey
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kyle Marcelli
Flag of the United States.svg John Megrue
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Sweedler
R2 Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 04 DXDT Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 31 TR3 Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz
Flag of the United States.svg John Megrue
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Sweedler
3R1 Flag of the United States.svg Sonoma Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra Corse Flag of the United States.svg No. 20 Wright Motorsports
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
R2 Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 14 GMG Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 20 Wright Motorsports
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
4R1 Flag of the United States.svg Road America Flag of the United States.svg No. 33 Winward Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra Corse Flag of the United States.svg No. 20 Wright Motorsports
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Indy Dontje
Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
R2 Flag of the United States.svg No. 63 DXDT Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 04 DXDT Racing Flag of the United States.svg No. 20 Wright Motorsports
Flag of the United States.svg David Askew
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Dalziel
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
5R1 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra Corse Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra CorseNo Entries
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
R2 Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra Corse Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of Italy.svg No. 1 Squadra Corse
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista
Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes
6 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis Flag of Germany.svg No. 34 Walkenhorst Motorsport Flag of the United States.svg No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg No. 04 DXDT Racing
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Catsburg
Flag of Brazil.svg Augusto Farfus
Flag of the United States.svg Connor De Phillippi
Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Megennis
Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Keating
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz

Points system

Scoring system

Championship points are awarded for the first ten positions in each race. Entries are required to complete 75% of the winning car's race distance in order to be classified and earn points. Individual drivers are required to participate for a minimum of 40 minutes in order to earn championship points in any race.

Standard Points
Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points251815121086421
Indianapolis Points
Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points50363024201612842

Drivers' championship

Pos.DriverTeam AUS1
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VIR
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SON
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ELK
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AUS2
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IND
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Points
Silver class
1 Flag of the United States.svg Shelby Blackstock
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports11275111223300
2 Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 223472
3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Indy Dontje Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 2236
4 Flag of the United States.svg Alec Udell Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 3436
Pro-Am class
1 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin Fuentes Flag of Italy.svg Squadra Corse42331645112234
2 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz
Flag of the United States.svg DXDT Racing 33513463WDWD1199
3 Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo Baptista Flag of Italy.svg Squadra Corse4233164511198
4 Flag of the United States.svg David Askew
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Dalziel
Flag of the United States.svg DXDT Racing 14546455455Ret134
5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kyle Marcelli Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports56126689
6 Flag of the United States.svg Ziad Ghandour Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing646773
Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports66
7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Martin Barkey Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports561265
8 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas
Flag of the United States.svg GMG Racing29DSQ358
9 Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Heylen
Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports43NC36
10 Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 9DNS74WDWD28
11 Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cressoni Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing6425
12 Flag of the United States.svg Kris Wilson Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 74WDWD22
13 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Segal Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing6722
14 Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Baek
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Westphal
Flag of the United States.svg Vital Speed81014
15 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Byrne
Flag of the United States.svg Guy Cosmo
Flag of the United States.svg K-PAX Racing 1011WDWD8
16 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Ward Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 9DNS6
17 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Liefooghe
Flag of the United States.svg Henry Schmitt
Flag of the United States.svg Stephen Cameron Racing11Ret2
Drivers ineligible to score points
Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Balzan Flag of Italy.svg Squadra Corse2
Am class
1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred Poordad
Flag of the United States.svg Max Root
Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports77882236186
2 Flag of the United States.svg John Megrue
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Sweedler
Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing6550
3 Flag of the United States.svg David Ducote
Flag of the United States.svg Alan Metni
Flag of the United States.svg Park Place Motorsports12836
4 Flag of the United States.svg Rich Baek
Flag of the United States.svg Mark Issa
Flag of the United States.svg Vital Speed13Ret15
Pos.DriverTeam AUS1
Flag of the United States.svg
VIR
Flag of the United States.svg
SON
Flag of the United States.svg
ELK
Flag of the United States.svg
AUS2
Flag of the United States.svg
IND
Flag of the United States.svg
Points
Key
ColourResult
GoldRace winner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleDid not finish (Ret)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
BlankDid not participate

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap

Teams' championship

Pos.TeamManufacturer AUS1
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VIR
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SON
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ELK
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AUS2
Flag of the United States.svg
IND
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Points
Silver class
1 Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports Acura 11275111223300
2 Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG 223472
Pro-Am class
1 Flag of Italy.svg Squadra Corse Ferrari 42331645112239
2 Flag of the United States.svg DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG 33413453551235
3 Flag of the United States.svg Racers Edge Motorsports Acura 56126691
4 Flag of the United States.svg GMG Racing Porsche 29DSQ360
5 Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing Ferrari 646752
6 Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports Porsche 43NC36
7 Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG 9DNS74WDWD30
8 Flag of the United States.svg Vital Speed Ferrari 81016
9 Flag of the United States.svg K-PAX Racing Bentley 1011WDWD10
10 Flag of the United States.svg Stephen Cameron Racing BMW 11Ret2
Am class
1 Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports Porsche 77882236186
2 Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing Ferrari 6550
3 Flag of the United States.svg Park Place Motorsports Porsche 12836
4 Flag of the United States.svg Vital Speed Ferrari 13Ret15
Pos.TeamManufacturer AUS1
Flag of the United States.svg
VIR
Flag of the United States.svg
SON
Flag of the United States.svg
ELK
Flag of the United States.svg
AUS2
Flag of the United States.svg
IND
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Points

Manufacturers' championship

Pos.Manufacturer AUS1
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VIR
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SON
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ELK
Flag of the United States.svg
AUS2
Flag of the United States.svg
IND
Flag of the United States.svg
Points
1 Flag of Japan.svg Acura 11124111223246
2 Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari 42231443112213
3 Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes-AMG 33313322341213
4 Flag of Germany.svg Porsche 2444223443144
5 Flag of Italy.svg Lamborghini 0
Pos.Manufacturer AUS1
Flag of the United States.svg
VIR
Flag of the United States.svg
SON
Flag of the United States.svg
ELK
Flag of the United States.svg
AUS2
Flag of the United States.svg
IND
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Points

Source: [17]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 Car No. 1 entered as Squadra Corse at Round 1 and as TR3 Racing from Round 2 on. Cars No. 24 and 31 entered as TR3 Racing.

References

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  17. "Standings GT World Challenge America Brands 2020". Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS. Retrieved September 10, 2021.