2026 GT World Challenge America

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The 2026 GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS is the twentieth season of the United States Auto Club's GT World Challenge America, and the ninth under ownership of SRO Motorsports Group.

The season began at Sonoma on March 27, and will end at Indianapolis on October 11.

Calendar

The preliminary calendar released on June 27, 2025, at the SRO's annual 24 Hours of Spa press conference, featuring 7 races across seven rounds. [1] On August 13, 2025, the calendar was finalized, with Road America and the return to Road Atlanta for the first time since 2011. [2] However on September 19, 2025, it was announced that the round at Sebring International Raceway was shifted one week earlier. [3]

RoundCircuitDateMap
1 Flag of California.svg Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California March 27–29
2 Flag of Texas.svg Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas April 24–26
3 Flag of Florida.svg Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Florida May 8–10
4 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia June 12–14
5 Flag of Wisconsin.svg Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin August 28–30
6 Flag of Alabama.svg Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama September 25–27
7 Flag of Indiana.svg Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana October 8–11

Entry list

TeamCarEngineNo.DriversClassRounds
Flag of the United States.svg Kellymoss [4] Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6 017 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun [4] PATBC
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Clark [4]
Flag of None.svg TBA
13 Flag of the United States.svg Riley Dickinson [4] PATBC
Flag of the United States.svg Todd Parriott [4]
Flag of None.svg TBA
88 Flag of the United States.svg John Gilliland [4] PATBC
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Loek Hartog [4]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg McCann Racing [5] Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6 8 Flag of the United States.svg Michael McCann [5] PTBC
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Zachary Vanier [5]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg TR3 Racing [6] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Will Bamber [6] PATBC
Flag of the United States.svg Brayton Williams [6]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Riley Motorsports [7] BMW M4 GT3 Evo BMW P58 3.0 L Twin Turbo I6 14 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lee [7] PATBC
Flag of the United States.svg Slade Stewart [7]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg JMF Motorsports [8] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 27 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Daskalos [8] PATBC
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lorcan Hanafin [8]
Flag of None.svg TBA
34 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mikaël Grenier [8] PTBC
Flag of the United States.svg Michai Stephens [8]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Turner Motorsport [9] BMW M4 GT3 Evo BMW P58 3.0 L Twin Turbo I6 29 Flag of the United States.svg Robby Foley [9] PTBC
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Rothberg [9]
Flag of None.svg TBA
TBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports [10] [11] Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6 31 Flag of the United States.svg Dave Musial Jr. [11] PATBC
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ryan Yardley [11]
Flag of None.svg TBA
242 Flag of the United States.svg Therese Lahlouh [12] [13] PATBC
Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Merrill [13]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Performance [14] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V10 64 Flag of the United States.svg Nicolai Elghanayan [14] TBC
Flag of Norway.svg Mads Emil Siljehaug [14]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Rebel Rock Racing [15] Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo Aston Martin AMR16A 4.0 L Turbo V8 71 Flag of the United States.svg Frank DePew [15] TBC
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Liddell [15]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Forte Racing [16] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V10 78Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Random Vandals Racing [17] BMW M4 GT3 Evo BMW P58 3.0 L Twin Turbo I6 99 Flag of the United States.svg Derek DeBoer [17] PATBC
Flag of Sweden.svg Hampus Ericsson [17]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of the United States.svg Archangel Motorsports [18] McLaren 720S GT3 Evo McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8 TBA Flag of the United States.svg Todd Coleman [18] TBC
Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Telitz [18]
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Motorsports Racing JMR [19] Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R Chevrolet LT6.R 5.5 L V8 TBAFlag of None.svg TBAPTBC
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of None.svg TBA
TBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBA
Flag of None.svg TBA
Source:
IconClass
PPro Cup
PAPro/Am Cup
AmAm Cup

Race results

Bold indicates overall winner

RoundCircuitPole positionPro WinnersPro/Am WinnersAm WinnersResults
1 Flag of California.svg Sonoma
2 Flag of Texas.svg Austin
3 Flag of Florida.svg Sebring
4 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Road Atlanta
5 Flag of Wisconsin.svg Road America
6 Flag of Alabama.svg Barber
7 Flag of Indiana.svg Indianapolis

Championship standings

See also

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ John, Dagys (June 27, 2025). "GTWC America Set for Three-Hour Races in 2026". sportscar365.com. John Dagys Media. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
    2. ↑ "SRO America Confirms Complete 2026 Race Calendar". SRO Motorsports Group. August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
    3. ↑ "Sebring Event Date Change Announced". SRO Motorsports Group. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
    4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kellymoss Announces Triple 2026 GT World Challenge America Programs with Top Talents". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
    5. 1 2 3 "McCann Racing Announces GT World Challenge America Program". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
    6. 1 2 3 Dagys, John (February 26, 2026). "TR3 to Make Series Return With Bamber, Williams". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
    7. 1 2 3 O'Connell, RJ (January 27, 2026). "Stewart, Lee, & 'Sparklefarts' Join GT World America With Riley". Dailysportscar. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
    8. 1 2 3 4 5 Dagys, John (February 25, 2026). "JMF Expands into Two-Car Mercedes-AMG Effort". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
    9. 1 2 3 "Back-to-Back GT World Challenge America Champions Return for 2026 in Pro Category". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
    10. ↑ Dagys, John (October 17, 2025). "Wright Set for Full Season Return With up to Two Porsche Evos". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
    11. 1 2 3 "Wright Motorsports Unveils Three-Car SRO America Program for the 2026 Season". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
    12. ↑ Dagys, John (December 16, 2025). "Lahlouh to Step Up to GT3 in Wright Porsche". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
    13. 1 2 "Thomas Merrill to partner Therese Lahlouh in 2026 GT World Challenge America". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
    14. 1 2 3 "Chicago Performance Announces GTWCA Program - Lamborghini Returns to SRO America". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
    15. 1 2 3 "Rebel Rock Racing Announces Entry into GT World Challenge America Championship for 2026". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
    16. ↑ Dagys, John (October 15, 2025). "Forte Plotting Possible Pro-Am Effort With Lamborghini in 2026". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
    17. 1 2 3 "Random Vandals Racing Announces #99 Vbrick / Franck Muller BMW M4 GT3 for 2026 GT World Challenge America Season". GT World Challenge America. SRO Motorsports Group. February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
    18. 1 2 3 Dagys, John (February 23, 2026). "Coleman, Telitz to Continue in Archangel McLaren". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
    19. ↑ Dagys, John (February 12, 2026). "JMR Corvettes Set for Indy 8H Debut; Focus on IGTC". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
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