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Intercontinental american  GT Challenge     american  GT Challenge  Sports Car Club of America


Intercontinental  & america GT Challenge

Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli represents the highest echelon of long-distance GT racing.Established in 2016, the series’ purpose couldn’t be simpler: reward the manufacturer and drivers who achieve the best collective results in the world’s greatest standalone endurance events. The proliferation of GT3, built on more than a decade of manufacturer involvement and SRO’s Balance of Performance stability, has resulted in it becoming the de facto senior class for all of the world’s most prestigious GT races. This, as well as using the same Pirelli tyres, offers manufacturers an incentive to compete in all such events by employing regional customer teams without the expense of freighting cars around the world.


 
 

Team WRT secures Race 2 victory at Zandvoort with lightning-fast pit stop


 

• Weerts and Van der Linde seize the advantage after stellar stop

• Silver sensations Lecertua and Klymenko take overall podium in Saintéloc Racing Audi

• Emil Frey Racing overcomes penalty setback to win Gold Cup with Vermeulen and Lulham

• Blattner and Marschall take lights-to-flag Bronze Cup victory in Kessel Racing Ferrari

• New three-year agreement begins with immensely successful event

 

TWO FROM TWO FOR CONSANI AND LARICHE AS TEAM SPEEDCAR FINISHES STRONG AT ZANDVOORT


 

+ Consani and Lariche claim second win in two events to grab points lead

+ Bölting and Still double up in Pro-Am after Lotus penalty

+ Chazel Technologie Course bounces back in Am

RACE REPLAY

Pampanini and Calamia triumph in ultra-close duel for Race 2 victory at Zandvoort


 

• DINAMIC Motorsport Maserati makes late pass to secure first win of 2025

• Prette proves peerless with second Am class victory

• Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa support slot

Philippe Prette completed a sweep of the Am class at the wheel of the #1 LP Racing Maserati. Having won yesterday’s race outright, the Italian delivered another peerless showing to finish third on the road and more than a minute clear of his nearest rivals.


 

The Akkodis ASP Mercedes-AMG claimed the runner-up spot. Christophe Bourret ran the first stint before handing over to Pascal Gibon, who was among the quickest drivers on the track during the second phase of the race. He made a last-lap pass on the RTR Projects Mercedes-AMG of Petr Lisa and Ondrej Rokos to seal second spot.


 

The GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli returns to action on the final weekend in June when it runs in support of the 77th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The event gives GT2 drivers a chance to compete on the biggest stage in global GT racing, with fan and media attention certain to be high. The series will be on-track at Spa-Francorchamps from 26–29 June.

 

 


 

 


 

 

FORD TO THE FORE AS EVANS AND SIGNORETTI SCORE SECOND MUSTANG WIN AT ZANDVOORT


 

+ Academy Motorsport pair triumph after penalty costs Team Speedcar

+ Still and Bölting beat a slow stop to score big in Pro-Am

+ Double joy for W&S Motorsport as Kronberg and Blickle dominate Am

RACE REPLAY

 


Niederhauser and Müller give Rutronik Racing Porsche victory at Zandvoort


 

• Porsche squad signals title intent with perfectly managed performance

• Double win for Audi as Saintéloc Racing takes Gold and Tresor Attempto Racing bags Silver

• Lionspeed GP makes dream start as Porsche squad captures Bronze Cup glory

 

 


Prette prevails to clinch brilliant overall victory

at Zandvoort


 

• LP Racing clinches first overall win for Am runner in three years

• Mičánek Motorsport continues Pro-Am winning run

• Race two kicks off at 9:40 on Sunday morning

Prette had served no compensation time and used the buffer to manage his tyres for much of the second stint. With victory on the line, he was able to push a little harder during the final laps. This gave him just enough to hold on, making Prette the first Am driver to win overall since Elia Erhart triumphed at Red Bull Ring in 2022 with the same outfit. Rosina brought the #11 Lamborghini home for the Pro-Am win, the squad’s third from as many races.


 

The #7 DINAMIC Motorsport Maserati finished third on the road and second in Pro-Am after strong performances from both of its drivers. Roberto Pampanini made a decisive move on Alberto De Martin (#115 NM Racing Team Mercedes-AMG) after 20 minutes, but his good work was undone by a delay during the pit stop. Calamia took the controls and set off on a charge, ultimately passing the #115 Mercedes-AMG – now driven by Nil Montserrat –– with 10 minutes left on the clock.


 

Mato Homola also passed the Spaniard to put the #89 RTR Projects KTM third in Pro-Am. Like the #1 Maserati, this car also required repairs after Laura Kraihamer crashed in qualifying. It was ready just in time, and the Austrian driver delivered an excellent stint. After handing over to Homola, Kraihamer was quick to thank her team for their efforts.


 

The #294 RTR Projects Mercedes-AMG was second in the Am class, followed by the #53 Akkodis ASP Mercedes-AMG.


 

GT2 Europe’s second 60-minute contest of the weekend gets underway at 9:40 CEST on Sunday, and will again be streamed live via GT World on YouTube.

 

 

 


 


 

BMW and Mercedes-AMG level as ultra-competitive season hits one-third distance


 

• Dead heat between leading duo, Porsche also within striking distance

• Season finely poised with 11 of 30 rounds complete

• Triple-header weekend and CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon


Endurance Cup battle resumes with mighty 59-car field confirmed for Monza

 

• ‘Temple of Speed’ hosts second long-distance race of 2025

• Italian venue ready to welcome biggest grid since 2013

• All to play for with 77th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon

FAN ACTIVITIES

All tickets include entry to the paddock, allowing you to see and appreciate the event from the inside. Fans can also refuel at the food courts under the Museum area and behind Grandstand 26 (in P9 parking). They will have a space in which to relax with tables, chairs and sun umbrellas, while a dedicated area for kids will include both fun and creative activities. A special Photo Corner will allow spectators to snap a selfie and share it on social media.


 

The event also includes an autograph session featuring all drivers, which takes place in the Fanzone on Sunday afternoon. A weekend ticket costs only 35€, and you’ll see four support races before the three-hour GT World Challenge race begins at 15:00 on Sunday.

TICKETS

Tickets for this and other GT World Challenge events can be purchased here.

SUPPORT RACES

The Monza support line-up includes a pair of one-make series from iconic brands: Lamborghini Super Trofeo and McLaren Trophy Europe. Each will run two  races, one on Saturday and another on Sunday. The Lamborghini series has visited Monza many times with GT World Challenge, while McLaren Trophy is a newer addition and made its first appearance at the track last year. Both bring  impressive cars that will really show their capabilities on Monza’s sweeping curves. GT1 Sports Club will also be on-track on Sunday afternoon.


 

Saturday 31 May

14:25–15:15 – Lamborghini Super Trofeo – Race 1

17:00–17:45 – McLaren Trophy Europe – Race 1


 

Sunday 1 June

11:20–12:10 – Lamborghini Super Trofeo –  Race 2

12:40–13:25 – McLaren Trophy Europe –  Race 2

13:35–14:10 – GT1 Sports Club  – Track Session

 

HOW TO WATCH

Extensive live coverage will be available on the GT World YouTube channel. This is free to view around the globe and includes start-to-finish action from every GT World Challenge race. Click here for more information.

MEDIA INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

At the end of June, competitors will travel from around the world, with representatives from GT World Challenge Europe, as well as from the continental series organised by SRO in Asia, America, and Australia. To complete this record grid, there are also competitors from the Intercontinental GT Challenge, and a handful of crews entered solely for the twice-around-the-clock race.


 

Thanks to the return of Corvette, 10 manufacturers will be at the start this year. Mercedes-AMG will be the best-represented brand with 12 cars, ahead of BMW and Porsche (11 cars each) and Ferrari (10). Multi-car entries from Aston Martin, McLaren, Audi, Lamborghini, Corvette and Ford will complete the record grid.


 

To tame these superb GT3 cars, the field will feature more than 280 drivers representing over 40 nationalities and spanning five continents. There are 15 former winners among them, including the trio of Marco Sørensen, Mattia Drudi, and Nicki Thiim, who will defend their 2024 victory aboard the Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin. They will be up against the world's best GT drivers, including GT World Challenge powered by AWS regulars and stars from further afield.


 

In addition to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, former Formula 1 drivers Kevin Magnussen and Kamui Kobayashi will also be on the starting grid, the Japanese ace returning after his participations in 2017 and 2020. Arthur Leclerc, a reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari in F1, now represents the Prancing Horse in GT racing. Sim racing stars Jann Mardenborough (whose life was chronicled in the biopic Gran Turismo) and Chris Lulham (who will drive for his mentor Max Verstappen's Verstappen.com Racing team) should also draw plenty of support.


 

Champions of GT World Challenge and Intercontinental GT Challenge; winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and the 12 Hours of Bathurst; World Endurance Champions, DTM champions; even a Prince of the Malaysian royal family: they will all meet at Spa-Francorchamps at the end of June for an event that confirms its status as the biggest GT race in the world.


 

2. Spa Experience


 

Spa is much more than a race: it's a 10-day automotive festival that attracted nearly 100,000 spectators in 2024. In the wake of the centenary festivities, SRO Motorsports Group has continued its efforts to offer even more to the tens of thousands of spectators who will flock to the Ardennes circuit at the end of June.


 

Following SRO Speedweek, which features a selection of races (including the FFSA French GT Championship and British GT) the previous weekend (20-22 June), the GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club and the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (including the Bronze Test) will take to the track for their first practice sessions on Tuesday 24 June.


 

The parade through the town of Spa will be the main event on Wednesday 25 June. Starting at 18:00, all of the GT3 cars competing in the 24 Hours, as well as competitors from the support series and some other exceptional vehicles, will travel from Spa-Francorchamps to Spa town centre via the national road, which will be lined with spectators. Once on display in town, the cars will be displayed to the public while the drivers sign autographs and pose for selfies. The atmosphere is unparalleled; this unique moment of communion between fans and participants is an aspect of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa that simply must be experienced.

Synonymous with celebration, the grand fireworks display and music will be even more prominent than in the past. Four concerts, spread across three different stages, are planned. A lively atmosphere will be guaranteed in the paddock on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, in addition to the traditional electro concert on the main stage at the foot of the Raidillon on Saturday evening. With Kungs, Kid Noize, Alex Germys, DJ Vicky Kristine, Konfluence, Loulou Players, Be 80's, and Lady Cover, fans will be able to party at no extra cost – it’s all included with a general admission ticket.


 

Spectator reception also includes more grandstands (11), more giant screens (15), more food and drinks outlets (43) and bars (32), more restrooms, more internal shuttles to travel between the different entrances, and the karting track. For fans staying on-site for several days, the campsite has also been expanded, with several spots now offering a view of the track.


 

The Fan Village at the foot of the Raidillon is expanding with entertainment and stalls of all kinds. Within this Fan Village, children have not been forgotten with the return of the Kids Zone. The Red Paddock, accessible to paddock ticket holders, will once again feature several exhibitions of exceptional cars and areas with simulators.


 

To follow events at the track, SRO will offer Qualifying, Super Pole, and the full CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on its YouTube channel GTWorld (over 715,000 subscribers) and on RTBF Auvio. In addition to English, eight other languages will have their own streams, including French, Dutch, German, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese. Partners of GT World Challenge will also offer versions in Japanese, Polish, Ukrainian, Croatian, and more.


 

On-track, there will be non-stop entertainment with high-quality support races such as the GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club, the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and McLaren Trophy Europe. In total, nearly 200 GT cars will take to the track between Thursday and Sunday.


 

3. A Strong Belgian Presence

The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa also retains a strong Belgian flavour through its participants. Three teams, all of which are competing full-time in GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, have made the race one of their priorities: Comtoyou Racing, which won last year’s centenary edition; Team WRT, overall winner in 2011 and 2014; and Boutsen VDS, which carries the same ‘feline’ livery that triumphed in 2015. We must also mention Haas Racing Team, which competes with an Antigua and Barbuda license but is based in Belgium.


 

The black, yellow, and red flag will also be very well represented among the drivers, with 22 Belgians on the entry list. They span the generations, from highly experienced competitors such as 2016 winner Maxime Martin and Stéphane Lémeret (who will be celebrating his 24th participation) to many who will contest their home event for the first time. The fans will have no shortage of local stars to cheer for!

  Sports Car Club of America

 

www.scca.com

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is a non-profit American automobile club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.


 


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Intercontinental american  GT Challenge     american  GT Challenge  Sports Car Club of America

 2025 SRO America Schedule 
  • March 28th – 30th - Sonoma Raceway - Sonoma, CA 

  • April 11th – 13th - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach* - Long Beach, CA 

  • April 25th – 27th - Circuit of The Americas - Austin, TX  

  • May 16th – 18th - Sebring International Raceway - Sebring, FL  

  • July 18th – 20th - VIRginia International Raceway - Alton, VA  

  • August 15th – 17th - Road America - Elkhart Lake, WI  

  • September 5th – 7th - Barber Motorsports Park - Birmingham, AL  

  • October 3rd – 5th - Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indianapolis, IN  

*Includes GT America powered by AWS only 

 
 
       

 

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