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Corvette Conquers VIR’s GT-Heavy IMSA Weekend

by Mike
IMSA VIR Corvette
Photo: IMSA

Three Takeaways: IMSA Michelin GT Challenge at VIR (By David Phillips)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Each and every season the Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway is the chance for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) and Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) competitors to strut their stuff in the spotlight. They seldom disappoint, and this year was no exception.

Not only were the identities of the victors in both categories in some doubt right up until the checkered flag, so were the identities of the rest of the podium finishers. The top three in GTD PRO were covered by five seconds while the GTD podium was blanketed by 2.7 seconds.

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IMSA GT Showcase Heads to VIR

by Mike
IMSA at VIR
Photo: IMSA

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Since its rebirth in Y2K, VIRginia International Raceway has set the standard for amenities for spectators and competitors alike. Fans enjoy wandering the meticulously groomed lawns of the 3.27-mile, 17-turn facility, with countless A+ viewpoints, virtually unlimited access to the paddock and garage area, and some of the best track food this side of the Circuit de la Sarthe … why there’s even a tavern and restaurant on site. Competitors embrace the challenges of some of the most demanding and iconic sections of racetrack in North America with names like Horse Shoe, NASCAR Bend, Left Hook, Snake, the Climbing Esses, Oak Tree Curve, Roller Coaster and Hog Pen.

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Wright Motorsports Set for Double Duty at VIR

by Mike

Wright Motorsports At VIRALTON, Va., (August 20, 2025) – Wright Motorsports is gearing up for a busy weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), where the team will compete in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. The historic 3.27-mile circuit will host the Michelin GT Challenge, one of IMSA’s signature GT-only events, giving fans a weekend filled with pure sports car racing.

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

by Mike

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!

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HSR NASCAR Classic Returns to VIRginia International Raceway at the HSR VIR Historics, September 5-7

by Mike
HSR NASCAR Classic Returns to VIRginia International Raceway at the HSR VIR Historics, September 5-7

HSR NASCAR Classic Celebrates First Anniversary Where the Historic Stock Car Series Debuted
VIR Follows Next Weekend’s HSR NASCAR Classic at the Go Bowling at The Glen, August 8-10, at Watkins Glen International 

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear marks its first anniversary this September when it returns to the site of its series’ debut last year at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR), and that’s worth a celebration!

Officials from VIR and HSR announced today that the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear Celebration will be among the featured races at the HSR VIR Historics, September 5-7, on the 3.27-mile Southern Virginia road course.

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Yousuf Nabi Joins International GT Series for the Remainder of the 2025 Season — Currently Leading Maranello Cup Championship

by Mike
Yousuf Nabi Joins International GT Series for the Remainder of the 2025 Season — Currently Leading Maranello Cup Championship

CHINO HILLS, Calif., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gotham Motorsports is proud to announce that team owner and driver Yousuf Nabi will compete in the remaining rounds of the 2025 International GT Championship, driving the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evolution race car. Known for his passion, discipline, and leadership both on and off the track, Nabi is set to bring his competitive spirit and racing expertise to one of the most respected GT series in North America.

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Flying Lizard Motorsports Braves Storms, Scores BMW Victory at VIR

by Mike
Flying Lizard Motorsports Braves Storms, Scores BMW Victory at VIR

ALTON, Va. (July 22, 2025) – Flying Lizard Motorsports took on a challenging four-race weekend at VIRginia International Raceway, competing in both the McLaren Trophy America and GT4 America series. With temperatures soaring and storms rolling through, the team battled adversity and came away with a class win, an additional podium, and a continued push in the championship hunt.

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Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams JMF Motorsports and Dome Motorsport Secure Double-Podium Showings in SRO America Competition at VIRginia International Raceway

by Mike

ALTON, Virginia – Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams JMF Motorsports and Dome Motorsport each turned in double-podium performances Saturday and Sunday in the SRO America race weekend at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR). The No. 34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 team, and co-drivers Mikael Grenier and Michai Stephens, finished third and second in the Pro class, respectively, in each of the GT World Challenge America races on Saturday and Sunday, but it was the first-year Dome Motorsport team that made the weekend’s breakout statement with twin second-place Pirelli GT4 America race finishes with team drivers Marc Miller and last-minute substitute Nate Cicero in the No. 37 Dome Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT4.

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