IMSA - Detroit

The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic brings high-performance IMSA racing to the Detroit Street Circuit in downtown Detroit. This IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event features 100 minutes of racing action on the 1.7-mile temporary street course. The Detroit race showcases both GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) and GTD PRO (GT Daytona Pro) classes, with hybrid-powered prototypes and GT3-specification cars competing side by side.

The Detroit Street Circuit runs through downtown Detroit near the Renaissance Center, utilizing Jefferson Avenue, Bates Street, Atwater Street, St. Antoine, Franklin Street, and Rivard. The 9-turn layout includes a fast 0.7-mile front stretch on Jefferson Avenue, a wide hairpin at turn 3, and challenging elevation changes. Teams and drivers face the unique challenge of a double-sided pit lane off Franklin Street.

Fans can expect to see major IMSA teams in action at the Detroit event, including Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport, Porsche Penske Motorsport, Cadillac Racing, and BMW M Team RLL. These teams field technologically advanced race cars that combine speed, handling, and durability for street circuit racing.

The Detroit race marks the successful return of professional sports car racing to downtown Detroit. After years at Belle Isle Park, the IMSA competition moved back to city streets in 2023, bringing the race closer to fans and creating a new chapter in Detroit's motorsports legacy. The current circuit incorporates elements of the original Formula One course that hosted races from 1982 to 1988.

This Detroit IMSA event continues the rich racing tradition in the Motor City. The combination of cutting-edge race cars, skilled drivers, and a challenging street circuit creates a unique motorsports experience in Detroit. The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic promises close competition and racing skill on display throughout the weekend.