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Race Guide: 4 Hours of Spa & GT Challenge at VIR For AO Racing

Michelin GT Challenge At VIRTwo tracks, one team! This weekend, Spike and Rexy each have their own race weekend on separate continents, with Spike continuing his points-leading run in the European Le Mans Series at Spa-Francorchamps. and Rexy making his VIR debut in the Michelin GT Challenge in IMSA WeatherTech. Here’s everything you need to know for both events!

This weekend, both cars will have live streams! Spike will once again have a live on-board camera on our YouTube Channel! Tune in and join the chat with team members and other fans!

For Those Tuning in From Home:

Live Timing: live.europeanlemansseries.com

Watch Qualifying: European Le Mans Series YouTube Page

Watch the Race Broadcast Feed (USA): MAV TV

Watch the Race Broadcast Feed (INT’L): European Le Mans Series YouTube Page

Spike On Board: AO Racing YouTube Page

If You’re Attending in Person:

We hope you have a great time at the race event!

General admission tickets get you paddock access, while an upgraded ticket gets you access to the autograph session and pit walk. We will not have a merchandise store on site, so please continue to shop at aoracing.com/store. We’ve heard you, and we are working on finding more affordable options for international shipping.

ELMS 101:

The European Le Mans Series is an endurance championship that consists of six four-hour races across Europe. Forty-four cars are set to compete this weekend, in four classes, with three drivers to a car. The top class is LMP2, then LMP2 PRO/AM, LMP3, and LMGT3. The LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype) cars are closed-cockpit prototype race cars, all using the Gibson V8 engine.

While the LMP2 class has a mandatory Silver-rated driver, the PRO/AM class has a mandatory Bronze-rated driver in each entry. The LMP3 class comprises of entry-level prototypes, which are slower and less complex than the LMP2 machines. The LMGT3 class utilizes GT3-spec machines that are based on road cars but modified for professional racing.

Just like IMSA WeatherTech, all competitors race within their group for the class win and overall position at the same time. Because of this, traffic management becomes a crucial part of the race as competitors constantly manage faster and slower cars outside of their class.

At the end of the season, the winners of each class championship will receive an invite to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, so every point counts! Not only are we fighting for a championship, but for an entry to the most iconic sports car race in the world! We’re currently leading the points and momentum is on our side!

For Those Tuning in From Home:
Live Timing: imsa.com/scoring

Watch Qualifying: Peacock for USA audiences, imsa.com/tvlive for international audiences.

Watch the Race Broadcast Feed: Peacock (USA), imsa.com/tvlive (International)

On Board: Visit IMSA TV and scroll down to find Rexy’s Porsche on-board camera for the race!

Shop Team Gear

Our store will be on site this weekend, located in the Michelin Fan Zone on the Skid Pad.

IMSA WeatherTech 101:

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is North America’s premier sports car racing series, featuring a diverse field of cars competing simultaneously on the same track. The series is divided into four main classes, grouped into two categories: Prototypes and Grand Touring (GT) cars. In IMSA races, all classes (GTP, LMP2, GTD PRO, GTD) compete on the track simultaneously, creating multiple battles within a single race. Faster prototype classes must navigate through GT traffic, adding strategic complexity and excitement. This weekend, prototype vs GT traffic won’t be an issue, because it’s a GT only weekend!

You’ll also notice Rexy has three gold teeth. The tooth on the far left with the diamond “24” is to note Rexy’s 2024 IMSA WeatherTech championship title. The other two teeth are to commemorate his wins this year at the Twelve Hours of Sebring and the Long Beach Grand Prix.

This weekend is Rexy’s big debut at VIR, so tune in and cheer him on!

Fan Corner: By Fans, for Fans

Whether you’re cheering us on from home or watching with us in person, email your fan photos to fans@aoracing.com to be added to our Fan Corner! We love seeing our team and the race through your eyes! Be sure to visit the page and see all the fun!

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