IMSA - Indianapolis

The TireRack.com Battle On The Bricks brings IMSA racing to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. This six-hour endurance race features the full IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship lineup, showcasing prototype and GT racing at its finest. Fans will see top-tier racing action around the 2.54-mile road course that combines sections of the famous Indianapolis oval with challenging infield turns.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway stands as an iconic venue in motorsports history. The facility opened in 1909 and maintains its connection to the past with the famous Yard of Bricks at the start/finish line. The IMSA event uses a 14-turn road course layout that tests drivers with both high-speed sections and technical corners.

The Battle On The Bricks includes multiple racing classes. The GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class features advanced hybrid prototypes from manufacturers like Acura, Cadillac, BMW, and Porsche. LMP2 prototypes bring additional open-cockpit racing action. The GTD Pro and GTD classes showcase production-based race cars from brands such as Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche.

The Indianapolis IMSA weekend offers a complete racing experience with support series adding to the on-track action. The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series, and Porsche Carrera Cup North America all compete at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the event.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway provides excellent viewing opportunities for fans. The massive facility features over 250,000 permanent seats, giving spectators multiple options to watch the IMSA cars navigate both the traditional oval banking and the infield road course sections. The famous Gasoline Alley garages house the top IMSA teams, connecting modern sports car racing to the venue's rich racing heritage.

This Indianapolis IMSA race represents the return of major sports car competition to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event has grown since its 2023 revival, expanding to a six-hour format that places it among IMSA's prestigious endurance races alongside Daytona, Sebring, and Watkins Glen.