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SRO America promotes Staci Langham Perry to COO, highlighting her leadership and plans for improved operations ahead of 2027.
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SRO Motorsports America promotes Staci Langham Perry to Chief Operating Officer

Karishma Persad07 mins

SRO Motorsports America has announced the promotion of Staci Langham Perry to Chief Operating Officer (COO), recognising more than 15 years of service and her contributions to the organisation’s development. The appointment strengthens SRO America’s leadership structure as it prepares for further growth across its North American GT and touring car championships. Langham Perry previously…

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Circuit of The Americas will host the 2027 Texas 8 Hour, bringing GTWC America and Intercontinental GT Challenge to Austin in May.
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GTWC America and Intercontinental GT Challenge head to COTA for 2027 Texas 8 Hour debut

Karishma Persad07 mins

The Texas 8 Hour will make its debut at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) from 7–9 May 2027, marking a significant change for GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS and the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC). The eight-hour endurance race will move from Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Austin, Texas, bringing international GT3 competition to…

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GMG Racing's James Sofronas, Kyle Washington, Riccardo Pera and Ayhancan Güven reflect on historic 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour glory.
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GMG Racing celebrates milestone 2026 Indianapolis victory after 20 years in motorsport

Karishma Persad013 mins

GMG Racing Team Owner and Founder James Sofronas has praised Kyle Washington, Riccardo Pera and Ayhancan Güven following their historic victory at the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, which secured the team’s first major endurance racing triumph and the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Pro-Am Championship. The trio delivered a commanding performance in the #32…

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Turner Motorsport's Pro class victory gives Foley and Rothberg a third straight GTWC America title at the 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour
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Turner Motorsport reflects on 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour victory and third consecutive GTWC America title

Karishma Persad011 mins

Turner Motorsport’s Robby Foley, Justin Rothberg and Connor De Phillippi have reflected on their Pro class victory at the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, which secured a third consecutive GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Championship for Foley and Rothberg. The trio finished third overall in the #29 BMW M4 GT3 EVO after a closely contested…

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MAD Joker Racing's Austin, Keating and Dempsey reflect on their Am class victory after a dramatic 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour finale.
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MAD Joker Racing drivers celebrate 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour Am class victory

Karishma Persad011 mins

MAD Joker Racing’s Marc Austin, Ben Keating and Peter Dempsey have reflected on their Am class victory at the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, following a closely contested season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The trio secured class honours in the #11 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO after an eight-hour battle against AF Corse USA and Scuderia…

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Washington, Pera and Güven reflect on the historic Indianapolis 8 Hour victory of GMG Racing, Pro-Am titles and Porsche's 2026 IGTC success.
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GMG Racing drivers reflect on historic 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour victory and GTWC America Pro-Am title

Karishma Persad011 mins

GMG Racing’s Kyle Washington, Riccardo Pera and Ayhancan Güven have reflected on their historic triumph at the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, where the trio secured overall victory and the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Pro-Am Championship. The #32 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo finished a record 56.209 seconds ahead of Archangel Motorsports’ McLaren, becoming…

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Turner Motorsport's Pro class victory gives Foley and Rothberg a third straight GTWC America title at the 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Turner Motorsport drivers reflect on Indianapolis 8 Hour Pro victory and third consecutive GTWC America title

Karishma Persad07 mins

Justin Rothberg, Robby Foley and Connor De Phillippi of Turner Motorsport have reflected on their Pro class victory at the 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour, which secured a third consecutive GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Championship for Rothberg and Foley. The trio finished third overall in the #29 BMW M4 GT3 EVO after a closely contested…

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Marcus Ericsson will join younger brother Hampus Ericsson and Derek DeBoer at Random Vandals Racing for the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, completing the team's Pro-Am line-up for the season-ending endurance race. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 99 BMW M4 GT3 EVO as the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge conclude their respective seasons at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ericsson had already emerged as the expected third driver when the provisional 29-car Indianapolis 8 Hour entry appeared earlier in September. Random Vandals Racing has now officially confirmed his addition alongside its full-season pairing of Hampus Ericsson and DeBoer. Marcus Ericsson joins Random Vandals Racing Random Vandals Racing confirmed Ericsson's addition ahead of the Indianapolis finale, bringing one of the circuit's most recognisable recent winners into its GTWC America programme. Ericsson has also maintained a presence around the SRO America paddock throughout 2026 while supporting his younger brother. Hampus and DeBoer have shared the No. 99 BMW throughout their full-season Pro-Am campaign, with Marcus now joining them for the championship's longer endurance finale. The Swede expressed particular excitement about the opportunity to compete alongside his brother again. “I’m incredibly excited to join Derek and my younger brother Hampus in the Random Vandals Racing No. 99 BMW,” said Marcus Ericsson. “Racing alongside Hampus and sharing a car with him is something I cherish deeply, so I’m very grateful to Random Vandals for giving us the opportunity to do this together. “I’ve been following and supporting Hampus and Derek throughout the season, and it’s clear to see the potential in both of them and the entire team. “Hopefully, my extensive experience and knowledge of Indianapolis Motor Speedway will allow me to contribute to the team and help secure a strong result. The BMW M4 GT3 will be a new experience for me, but with the expertise and support of the Random Vandals team, I’m confident I’ll get up to speed quickly.” Ericsson brothers reunite in GT3 machinery Indianapolis will mark the second time that Marcus and Hampus Ericsson have shared a race car. The brothers first competed together at the Michelin 12H Malaysia at Sepang International Circuit in December 2025. They joined Axel Bengtsson and Thomas Karlsson in Leipert Motorsport's Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2, marking their first race together and their first appearances in GT3 competition as a pairing. Marcus has since added further GT3 experience. Earlier this year, he contested the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing, sharing its Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 with Danny Formal, Trent Hindman and Graham Doyle. However, the Indianapolis 8 Hour will give him his first competitive outing in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. For Hampus, meanwhile, the finale completes his first full GTWC America season with Random Vandals. He and DeBoer have represented the team throughout 2026 after Random Vandals reduced its programme to a single Pro-Am BMW following its 2025 Pro championship-winning campaign. Hampus highlighted the significance of sharing the BMW with his brother while also pointing towards Marcus' extensive Indianapolis experience. “Getting the chance to share the BMW M4 GT3 RVR car with my brother at Indianapolis is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time, so to finally make it happen is pretty special,” said Hampus Ericsson. “Derek and I have built a really strong relationship throughout the season, and I’m looking forward to bringing Marcus into the mix and seeing what the three of us can do together. “Marcus knows IMS extremely well, and his experience there will be a huge asset to the team as we fight for a strong result.” Indianapolis experience strengthens Random Vandals line-up Ericsson brings extensive knowledge of Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the Random Vandals line-up. Most notably, he won the 2022 Indianapolis 500 and has continued competing at the venue throughout his IndyCar career. His familiarity with the circuit therefore adds another element to a line-up that already has a full season of experience with the BMW and GTWC America's three-hour format. His Indianapolis knowledge could prove particularly useful as Random Vandals prepares for an eight-hour race that requires the team to manage a significantly different challenge from the championship's regular rounds. Team owner Paul Sparta welcomed Ericsson's arrival and highlighted the energy he expects the IndyCar driver to bring to the programme. “It’s exciting and an honor to have Marcus in a Random Vandals car for the Indy 8 Hour. He’s really pumped up for the event, and I am certain he’ll bring huge energy and performance to the team. “Given his hot streak at the end of the IndyCar season, we can’t wait to get him on track.” Two Indianapolis stars join GTWC America finale Ericsson becomes the second high-profile IndyCar driver confirmed for the 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour. Five-time IndyCar champion Álex Palou will also return to GT3 competition at the event, joining Lin Hodenius and Luca Stolz in the No. 80 Mercedes-AMG Team Lone Star Racing entry. While Palou will compete in Pro, Ericsson joins a Pro-Am Random Vandals line-up that features two drivers with extensive links to Indianapolis alongside DeBoer. The additions strengthen an already sizeable field as GTWC America and the IGTC prepare to decide their respective championships. For Random Vandals Racing, the event also provides another opportunity to build on its 2026 campaign before the team turns its attention towards a possible two-car GTWC America programme in 2027. Ericsson, Hampus and DeBoer will share the No. 99 BMW M4 GT3 EVO when the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour brings the 2026 GTWC America season to a close at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson joins Random Vandals Racing for Indianapolis 8 Hour

Karishma Persad05 mins

Marcus Ericsson will join younger brother Hampus Ericsson and Derek DeBoer at Random Vandals Racing for the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, completing the team’s Pro-Am line-up for the season-ending endurance race. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 99 BMW M4 GT3 EVO as the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by…

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Álex Palou joins Mercedes-AMG for the Indianapolis 8 Hour as GTWC America and IGTC championship battles reach the 2026 finale.
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Palou returns to Indianapolis 8 Hour as Mercedes-AMG targets GTWC America and IGTC titles

Karishma Persad06 mins

Five-time IndyCar champion Álex Palou will return to the Indianapolis 8 Hour with Mercedes-AMG Team Lone Star Racing as the manufacturer prepares to fight for titles across two championships at the 2026 season finale. The Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) and GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS will conclude their seasons at the DESDER…

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Turner Motorsport secures fourth at Barber as Foley and Rothberg keep their GTWC America championship hopes alive heading to Indy.
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Turner Motorsport keeps 2026 GTWC America title hopes alive after Barber

Karishma Persad02 mins

Turner Motorsport remains in contention for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America championship following the penultimate round at Barber Motorsports Park. Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg secured fourth in the final sprint race of the season, collecting valuable points ahead of the championship-deciding Indianapolis 8 Hour. Despite narrowly missing the podium, the pairing maintained…

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