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SRO America adopts ONE CONTROL to streamline race operations and establish a foundation for future AI-powered officiating systems.
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SRO America integrates PACETEQ’s ONE CONTROL race management platform

Karishma Persad06 mins

SRO America has integrated PACETEQ’s ONE CONTROL platform into its race weekend operations as the organisation continues preparations for the resumption of its 2026 season. The AI-native system combines live video, timing and scoring, telemetry, GPS information and Race Control communications within one platform. Consequently, officials can review incidents and access relevant information without switching…

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Michai Stephens reflects on growth, teamwork and Road America as JMF Motorsports leads the GTWC America Pro standings.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Stephens embraces “relationship with the journey” in 2026 GTWC America title push

Karishma Persad010 mins

Michai Stephens has placed continual development at the centre of his 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS championship pursuit with JMF Motorsports. Stephens and team-mate Mikael Grenier lead the Pro standings with 78 points in the No. 34 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO. JMF has also claimed three of the opening four overall pole…

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SRO America reveals its seven-round 2027 GTWC America calendar, featuring the Texas 8 Hour, Watkins Glen’s return and an IMS finale.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

SRO America reveals provisional 2027 GTWC America calendar with Watkins Glen return

Karishma Persad04 mins

SRO America has revealed the provisional 2027 GTWC America calendar, featuring seven race weekends across several of North America’s leading circuits. The campaign will begin at Sonoma Raceway in April before GTWC America travels to Circuit of The Americas for the inaugural Texas 8 Hour. The new endurance contest replaces the Indianapolis 8 Hour as…

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IGTC adds the Texas 8 Hour at COTA and joins Super GT300 at Suzuka as its revised five-round 2027 calendar runs through September.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

IGTC unveils 2027 calendar with new COTA race and revamped Suzuka finale

Karishma Persad06 mins

Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) has confirmed a revised five-event calendar for 2027, with Circuit of The Americas (COTA) replacing Indianapolis as the championship’s US venue. The new Texas 8 Hour will take place on 7–8 May and will form part of the GT World Challenge America powered by AWS weekend. Meanwhile, the Suzuka 1000km will…

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GTWC America drivers Grenier, Hanafin and Schandorff tackle the 24 Hours of Spa with class wins, momentum and redemption at stake.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

GTWC America trio ready to take on the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa

Karishma Persad06 mins

GTWC America drivers Mikael Grenier, Lorcan Hanafin and Frederik Schandorff will represent the championship in this weekend’s CrowdStrike 24H of Spa. The Belgian endurance classic brings an elite GT3 field to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for 24 hours of intense competition. Changing weather, relentless traffic and fierce class battles will test every driver, team and strategist…

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Tom Sargent extends his perfect SRO GT Academy record at Road Atlanta and draws on previous Spa 24 Hours experience.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Sargent strengthens 2026 SRO GT Academy lead with fourth consecutive maximum score

Karishma Persad06 mins

Tom Sargent has strengthened his lead in the 2026 North American SRO GT Academy standings after securing a fourth consecutive maximum score during the GT World Challenge America powered by AWS round at Road Atlanta. The Australian has collected every available point through the opening four rounds of the 2026 season. As a result, he…

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Mercedes-AMG reclaimed the global 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) lead after Road Atlanta and now holds a 91-point advantage over Porsche.
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Mercedes-AMG retakes global 2026 GTWC lead after Road Atlanta

Karishma Persad05 mins

Mercedes-AMG has reclaimed the lead of the global 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS manufacturers’ championship following a busy run of races across Europe, Australia and North America. The German manufacturer now holds 555 points after rounds at Monza, Queensland and Road Atlanta contributed to the latest standings update. Porsche, which led throughout…

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GMG Racing extended its GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Pro-Am lead after Washington and Sargent finished third at Road Atlanta.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Sargent praises GMG Racing progress after Road Atlanta podium extends 2026 GTWC America championship lead

Karishma Persad06 mins

GMG Racing strengthened its 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Powered by AWS Pro-Am title challenge as Kyle Washington and Tom Sargent claimed third place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Washington and Sargent guided the #32 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo through a demanding three-hour race that featured rain, heat and several interruptions. Their result…

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GTWC America standings after Road Atlanta: JMF leads Pro, GMG tops Pro-Am, AF Corse dominates Am, and Mercedes-AMG leads overall.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

2026 GTWC America: Standings after Round 4 (Road Atlanta)

Karishma Persad09 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season reached its fourth round at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, where mixed conditions, tyre strategy and further mechanical setbacks reshaped several championship battles. JMF Motorsports continues to lead the Pro standings through Michai Stephens and Mikael Grenier. However, AF Corse USA has closed significantly after…

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Wright Motorsports earned another GTWC America in 2026 top-five finish at Road Atlanta as Musial and Yardley retained second in Pro-Am points.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Wright Motorsports extends top-five streak at challenging 2026 GTWC America Road Atlanta round

Karishma Persad06 mins

Wright Motorsports continued its consistent 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America campaign with another top-five finish during Round 4 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Dave Musial Jr. and Ryan Yardley brought the No. 31 Porsche 911 GT3 R home fifth in the Pro-Am class after battling changing conditions, traffic and a tightly packed field throughout…

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