Buckle up for this wildly popular sports car racing series, blending high-performance competition with accessibility and close-door racing excitement!
An exhilarating championship featuring a 10-round schedule of endurance and sprint races at iconic circuits such as Daytona, Sebring, Mid-Ohio, Road America and Road Atlanta
Medusa Motorsports will join the grid in 2026, piloting the Ford Mustang GT4 in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge—a premier North American endurance series showcasing factory-supported GT4 and TCR race cars. Known for its competitive depth and iconic venues, the series blends manufacturer innovation with driver development across a full-season calendar
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
The 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge is one of North America’s premier sports car racing series, blending high-performance competition with accessibility and close-door racing excitement. Organized by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), this exhilarating championship features a 10-round schedule of endurance and sprint races at iconic circuits such as Daytona, Sebring, Mid-Ohio, Road America and Road Atlanta, running alongside flagship IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship weekends. Competing in two dynamic classes — Grand Sport (GS) with GT4-spec sports cars and Touring Car (TCR) with front-wheel-drive production-based racers — the series showcases a thrilling mix of world-recognizable marques and emerging talent, offering fans intense wheel-to-wheel action and manufacturers a powerful platform to connect with enthusiasts. Known for its blend of strategic racing, team collaboration, and mechanical diversity, the Michelin Pilot Challenge celebrates the connection between the showroom and the racetrack while delivering compelling motorsport entertainment throughout the season.
The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge showcases high-energy, multi-class competition where emerging talent and proven professionals battle side by side in manufacturer-backed machines, creating nonstop action and unmatched fan engagement at every event.
The series is a fan-favorite racing series built around pure competition, recognizable cars, and unforgettable race-day experiences. Featuring close, wheel-to-wheel battles between GT4 and Touring Car (TCR) machines that look and sound like the performance cars fans drive and dream about, the series delivers nonstop action at legendary tracks like Daytona, Sebring, Road America, and Road Atlanta. Known for its unpredictable racing, bold overtakes, and dramatic finishes, the Michelin Pilot Challenge puts fans right in the middle of the excitement with open paddocks, driver accessibility, and a true grassroots motorsports atmosphere. It’s racing where passion meets performance — fast, loud, and authentic — making it one of the most approachable and thrilling series in North American motorsports.
Following their passion at – track, digitally and via NBC Sports
Hundreds of thousands of fans tune in each week on NBC, USA and Peacock
ICONIC VENUES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Rolex 24 At DAYTONA
Jan 21 - Jan 23
Daytona International Speedway
Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
Mar 18 - Mar 21
Sebring International Raceway
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
May 1 - May 3
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
O'Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio
Jun 5 - Jun 7
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen
Jun 25 - Jun 28
Watkins Glen International
Chevrolet Grand Prix
Jul 10 - Jul 12
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix
Jul 30 - Aug 2
Road America
Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
Aug 20 - Aug 23
VIRginia International Raceway
TireRack.com Battle On The Bricks
Sep 18 - Sep 20
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Motul Petit Le Mans
Oct 1 - Oct 3
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
MEDUSA MOTORSPORTS
Contact@MedusaMotorsports.com 463.224.5642
SEE YOU ON THE GRID
THE 2026 IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE SERIES IS HERE
Medusa Motorsports was founded with a bold vision: to create a new kind of race team — one built intentionally around the growth, well-being, and long-term success of a promising young driver. Rather than conforming to traditional motorsports structures, Medusa set out to design its own environment from the ground up. That environment prioritizes culture as much as performance, ensuring the driver and the broader team have the support, clarity, and stability needed to thrive at the highest levels of competition.
