IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | |
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Venue | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course |
Corporate sponsor | Acura |
First race | 1963 |
First IMSA race | 2018 |
Last race | 2021 |
Duration | 2 hours 40 minutes |
Previous names | Mid-Ohio 6 Hours Grand Prix of Ohio |
Most wins (driver) | Al Holbert (6) |
Most wins (team) | Holbert Racing (7) |
Most wins (manufacturer) | Porsche (16) |
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