The GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS begins its 2026 season this weekend at Sonoma Raceway. This year, the championship introduces a new three-hour feature race format, immediately raising the stakes for teams and drivers.
At the same time, nine major manufacturers headline the GT3 field, reflecting the series’ continued growth and competitiveness. With returning champions, new driver pairings, and expanded programmes, the Sonoma grid showcases both depth and diversity. As a result, the opening round promises intense battles across all classes.
Full GT3 entry highlights by manufacturer for 2026 GTWC America opener at Sonoma Raceway
BMW
BMW fields three entries with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Riley Motorsports joins the series, while Random Vandals Racing returns as defending champions. Meanwhile, Turner Motorsport steps up to Pro class competition.
- No. 14 Riley Motorsports BMW M4 GT3 EVO – Slade Stewart & Andy Lee (Pro-Am)
- No. 29 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO – Justin Rothberg & Robby Foley (Pro)
- No. 99 Random Vandals Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO – Derek DeBoer & Hampus Ericsson (Pro-Am)
Ferrari
Ferrari returns with AF Corse running the Ferrari 296 GT3 platform in both Pro and Am classes.
- No. 12 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO – Matías Pérez Companc & Frederik Schandorff (Pro)
- No. 163 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO – Jay Schreibman & Oswaldo Negri (Am)
Ford
Ford continues development of the Ford Mustang GT3 with Dollahite Racing stepping into Pro competition.
- No. 6 Dollahite Racing Ford Mustang GT3 EVO – Cameron Lawrence & Alex Sedgwick (Pro)
Lamborghini
Lamborghini is represented by Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. with the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2.
- No. 64 Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 – Mads Siljehaug & Nicolai Elghanayan (Pro)
McLaren
McLaren continues with Archangel Motorsports and the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo.
- No. 69 Archangel Motorsports McLaren 720S GT3 EVO – Todd Coleman & Aaron Telitz (Pro-Am)
Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG fields multiple entries, including strong Pro contenders from JMF Motorsports.
- No. 9 TR3 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO – Brayton Williams & Will Bamber (Pro-Am)
- No. 27 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO – Jason Daskalos & Lorcan Hanafin (Pro-Am)
- No. 34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO – Michai Stephens & Mikael Grenier (Pro)
Porsche
Porsche dominates numerically with the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) across several teams, including Kellymoss and Wright Motorsports.
- No. 8 McCann Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO – Michael McCann Jr. & Zachary Vanier (Pro)
- No. 13 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) – Todd Parriott & Riley Dickinson (Pro-Am)
- No. 017 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) – Michael Clark & Colin Braun (Pro-Am)
- No. 28 RS1 Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) – Juan Martinez & Jan Heylen (Pro-Am)
- No. 31 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) – Dave Musial Jr. & Ryan Yardley (Pro-Am)
- No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO – Kyle Washington & Tom Sargent (Pro-Am)
- No. 88 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) – John Gilliland & Loek Hartog (Pro-Am)
- No. 242 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) – Therese Lahlouh & Thomas Merrill (Pro-Am)
All eyes on Sonoma
With a packed grid, multiple manufacturers, and a new endurance-focused race format, the 2026 season opener carries significant importance. Teams must adapt quickly, while drivers aim to establish early momentum in what promises to be a tightly contested championship.
Therefore, Sonoma Raceway will not only host the first race of the season—it may also provide an early indication of which teams and manufacturers will emerge as the ones to beat.
Provisional Entry List and Timetable
