Chevrolet Grand Prix 2025

Provisional Schedule

This document outlines the provisional schedule and supplementary regulations for the 2025 Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Registration Hours

• Thu, 7/10: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Fri, 7/11: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Sat, 7/12: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Sun, 7/13: 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

Inspection: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

• Pre-Event Inspection (By Appointment): Thu, 7/10, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Technical Inspection Hours (All Classes By Reservation Only): Fri, 7/11, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours (Open / No Reservation Required): Fri, 7/11, 7:00 am - 12:30 pm; Sat, 7/12, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
• Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours (Open / No Reservation Required): Sat, 7/12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• By Appointment: Sun, 7/13, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Briefings: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

• Team Manager Briefing: Fri, 7/11, 9:30 am
• Driver & Team Manager Briefing: Sun, 7/13, 9:30 am

Inspection: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

• Pre-Event Inspection (By Appointment): Thu, 7/10, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours: Fri, 7/11, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm; Sat, 7/12, 12:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Briefings: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

• Team Manager Briefing: Fri, 7/11, 8:15 am
• Driver & Team Manager Briefing: Sat, 7/12, 9:45 am

Inspection: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin

• Pre-Event Inspection: Thu, 7/10, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Technical Inspection Hours: Fri, 7/11, 7:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm; Sat, 7/12, 7:00 am - 8:15 am & 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Sun, 7/13, 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Briefings: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin

• Team Manager Briefing: Thu, 7/10, 3:00 pm
• Driver & Team Manager Briefing: Sat, 7/12, 1:00 pm

Inspection: IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge

• Pre-Event Inspection (By Appt.): Thu, 7/10, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Challenge Series Technical Inspection Tent Hours: Fri, 7/11, 7:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm; Sat, 7/12, 7:00 am - 8:15 am & 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Sun, 7/13, 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Series Listing

• IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (WeatherTech Championship) (LMP2/GTD PRO/GTD)
• IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (Michelin Challenge)
• Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin (Mazda MX-5)
• IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge (VP Challenge)

Schedule Details

Sunday, July 6, 2025

• 5:00 pm: IMSA Transporters park in Paddock

Monday, July 7, 2025

• 7:30 am: IMSA set up
• 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: CTMP on-track activity (hot track)
• 12:00 pm: Lunch
• 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm: IMSA T&S and TV cabling access to track
• 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: CTMP on-track activity (hot track)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

• 7:30 am: IMSA set up
• 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: CTMP on-track activity (hot track)
• 12:00 pm: Lunch
• 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm: IMSA T&S and TV cabling access to track
• 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: CTMP on-track activity (hot track)
• Industry Suppliers (Michelin, VP Racing, Airgas) Load-In

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

• 7:30 am: IMSA set up
• 8:00 am - 6:00 pm: IMSA T&S and TV cabling access to track
• 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Industry and Manufacturer Support Load-In
• Clarington Race Fest

Thursday, July 10, 2025

• 6:00 am - 7:00 pm: IMSA T&S and TV cabling access to track
• 7:30 am: IMSA set up
• 9:30 am: WeatherTech Championship Transporter Load-In (per IMSA Logistics) - No open/unload until 12:00 pm
• 12:00 pm: WeatherTech Championship - Open/Unload - Pit equipment setup may commence except as restricted, See SR
• 12:00 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN (per IMSA Logistics). Teams must not open/unload until 2:00 pm.
• 12:00 pm: VP CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN (per IMSA Logistics). Teams must not open/unload until until 2:00 pm.
• 12:00 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE TRANSPORTER - OPEN/UNLOAD - Pit equipment setup may commence.
• 12:00 pm: VP CHALLENGE TRANSPORTER - OPEN/UNLOAD
• 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm: MAZDA MX-5 COMPETITORS LOAD-IN
• 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: TRACK WALK - Walk and Bicycle Only (Must not embark after 5:15 pm)
• 7:00 pm: Pit Lane Closed

Friday, July 11, 2025

• 6:30 am - 8:15 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
• 7:30 am: Pit Lane Open
• 8:15 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM
• 8:20 am - 9:05 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 8:25 am - 9:05 am: PRACTICE #1 - VP CHALLENGE
• 9:15 am - 9:55 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 9:20 am - 10:00 am: PRACTICE #1 - MAZDA MX-5
• 9:30 am: WeatherTech Championship Team Manager Briefing - Track Meeting Room
• 10:15 am - 11:15 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 10:15 am - 11:15 am: PRACTICE #1 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
• 11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Lunch
• 11:25 am - 1:45 pm: Media on-track activity (hot track)
• 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm: T&S and TV cabling access to track
• 12:10 pm - 1:40 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 12:15 pm - 1:40 pm: PRACTICE #2 - VP CHALLENGE
• 1:05 pm - 1:40 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm: PRACTICE #2 - MAZDA MX-5
• 1:50 pm - 3:25 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 1:55 pm - 3:25 pm: Practice #1 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes)
• 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: QUALIFYING - VP CHALLENGE GTDX/P3
• 4:05 pm - 4:20 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm: PRACTICE #2 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
• 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE - PIT LANE AUTONOMOUS FUEL RIG REFUELING (CARS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PIT LANE, SEE SR)
• 7:45 pm: Pit Lane Closed

Saturday, July 12, 2025

• 7:00 am - 7:45 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
• 7:00 am: Pit Lane Open
• 7:55 am - 8:15 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 8:00 am - 8:15 am: QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE TCR
• 8:15 am - 8:35 am: QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE GS
• 8:20 am - 8:50 am: PRE-RACE - VP CHALLENGE
• 8:35 am - 9:35 am: RACE #1 - VP CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES
• 8:50 am - 9:50 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE DRIVER AND TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM
• 9:35 am - 10:15 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 9:50 am - 10:15 am: QUALIFYING - MAZDA MX-5
• 10:35 am - 12:05 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 10:35 am - 12:05 pm: Practice #2 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes)
• 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm: MAZDA MX-5 - AUTOGRAPH SESSION - SERIES TRANSPORTER
• 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm: Break / Pre-Race
• 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE - FUEL RIG INSPECTION (PIT BOX - MANDATORY)
• 12:25 pm - 1:05 pm: BMW Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA)
• 12:35 pm - 1:05 pm: PRE-RACE - OPEN GRID/FAN WALK - PIT LANE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
• 1:05 pm - 1:25 pm: IMSA Hot Lap Experience (by invitation only)
• 1:15 pm - 1:25 pm: PRE-RACE - FORMATION LAPS - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
• 1:25 pm - 3:25 pm: RACE - CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK 120 FOR THE IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE - 2 HOURS
• 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Autograph Session - WeatherTech Championship - at Team Transporters in the Paddock
• 3:30 pm - 3:55 pm: POST-RACE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
• 3:30 pm - 3:55 pm: Track Cleaning (concurrent)
• 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: MAZDA MX-5 - AUTOGRAPH SESSION - SERIES TRANSPORTER
• 3:55 pm - 4:15 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
• 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD - Any Driver)
• 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD PRO - Any Driver)
• 4:45 pm - 5:05 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (LMP2 - Bronze only)
• 5:20 pm - 5:25 pm: PRE-RACE - MAZDA MX-5
• 5:25 pm - 6:10 pm: RACE #1 - MAZDA MX-5 - 45 MINUTES
• 8:30 pm: Pit Lane Closed

Sunday, July 13, 2025

• 6:00 am - 9:15 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
• 8:30 am: Pit Lane Open
• 9:25 am - 9:45 am: Porsche Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA)
• 9:30 am: WeatherTech Championship Driver & Team Manager Briefing - Track Meeting Room
• 9:30 am: PRE-RACE - MAZDA MX-5
• 10:00 am - 10:05 am: RACE #2 - MAZDA MX-5 - 45 MINUTES
• 10:05 am - 10:50 am: Fuel Rig Inspection - WeatherTech Championship
• 10:15 am - 12:30 pm: PRE-RACE - VP CHALLENGE
• 11:05 am - 11:10 am: RACE #2 - VP CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES
• 11:10 am - 11:55 am: Corvette Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA)
• 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm: WeatherTech Championship Recon Lap / Pre-Race
• 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: WeatherTech Championship - Open Grid / Fan Walk - Pit Lane
• 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: IMSA Hot Lap Experience (by invitation only)
• 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: WeatherTech Championship - Formation Laps
• 1:55 pm - 2:05 pm: Race - Chevrolet Grand Prix for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - 2 Hours and 40 Minutes
• 2:05 pm - 4:45 pm: Pit Lane Closed

General Event / Track Information - All Series

Event Facility

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Road RR #5, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada L1C 3K6

Phone: 905-983-9141, Fax: 905-983-5195

Track Details

• Length of the Racetrack: 2.459 mile, 10-turn Road Course
• Direction of the Race: Clockwise
• Pole Position: On the Right
• Location of Race Control: At main operations building across track from Pit-In, 2nd floor
• Start Line: On the Front Straight
• Finish Line: On the Front Straight

Event Supplementary Regulations

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Supplementary Regulations

• Event: Chevrolet Grand Prix
• Entries Closing: Tue, Jun. 24, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
• Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 48 Maximum, Qualifying sessions: 48 Maximum, Race: 48 Maximum
• Impound: IMSA Paddock per the Technical Department
• Tire Allocation: LMP2: 6 sets; GTD PRO: 6 sets; GTD: 6 sets.
• Minimum Drive-Time: LMP2: Ten (10) minutes; GTD: Sixty (60) minutes; GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes
• Maximum Drive-Time: LMP2: One Hour and Forty (1:40) minutes; GTD: One Hour and Fifty-Five (1:55) minutes
• Trueman/Akin Drive-Time: LMP2: Sixty (60) minutes; GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes

Event Logistics (IMSA WeatherTech)

• Pre-Staging: Available Mon, Jul. 7, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Enter via CTMP main gates off Concession Road 10. Proceed to grass area adjacent to lower Paddock.
• Staging: Thu, Jul. 10. Enter grass area adjacent to lower Paddock. Transporters must be in staging area no later than one hour prior to scheduled load-in time of 9:30 am.
• Load-In: Transporter drivers must be at trucks and monitoring CB channel 40 no later than 30 minutes prior to scheduled load-in time. Proper credentials required.
• Load-Out: Transporters must not move in Paddock until 6:00 pm, Sun, Jul. 13. Vacate by Mon, Jul. 14 at 5:00 pm.

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Supplementary Regulations

• Event: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120
• Entries Closing: Tue, Jun. 24, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
• Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 60 Maximum, Qualifying sessions: 60 Maximum, Race: 60 Maximum
• Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in Paddock per Technical Department.
• Tire Allocation: GS: 5 sets - S9M+; TCR: 4 sets - S9M+
• Minimum Drive-Time: GS: Forty (40) minutes; TCR: Eighty (80) minutes
• Event Logistics: Similar pre-staging, staging, load-in, and load-out procedures as IMSA WeatherTech.
• Refueling Session: Pit Lane refueling session from autonomous rig.

Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin Supplementary Regulations

• Event: Rounds 9 and 10 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
• Entries Closing: Tue, Jun. 24, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.

IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Supplementary Regulations

• Event: Rounds 7 and 8 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
• Entries Closing: Tue, Jun. 24, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
• Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 50 Maximum, Qualifying sessions: 50 Maximum, Race: 50 Maximum
• Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in Paddock per Technical Department.
• Tire Allocation: LMP3: 4 sets - F-S8M/R-S9M; GTDX: 4 sets - Pilot Sport ProGT H1; GSX: 4 sets - S9M+
• Event Logistics: Similar pre-staging, staging, load-in, and load-out procedures as other series.
• Qualifying Session: 15 minutes initial length, with 5 minutes additional time available at Race Director's discretion.

Driver Deadline/Fee

• Entries close Tue, Jun. 24. Expediting fee for late submissions after close of Sporting Checks.

Event Confirmations

Declarations due via MERG by Mon, Jun. 30. $500 fee for late declarations or driver changes.

Fuel Schedule

VP depot in Paddock. Contact VP for delivery to Team's garage.

Driver/TM Briefing

Distributed Jul. 10. Contact information provided for various series and roles.

Track Walk

Walk and bicycle only. Must not embark later than 45 minutes remaining.

Nitrogen Supply

Airgas is the exclusive nitrogen supplier. Contact motorsports@airgas.com.

Motorsports Ministries

Contact Terry Borcheller.

Telephone/Internet

IWSC Only: Direct Internet (IDI) for Pit Lane and/or Paddock via https://merg.imsa.com. Contact dpees@imsa.com for information. Other series/track technology needs: contact CTMP, Jennifer Koncovy.

Security

WestForce Security, Apex Café, CTMP Security contacts provided.

Team Food Service

Apex Café: Kaitlin Scheper.

Catering

Ashley Johnstone, Jen Koncovy.

Hospitality

Ashley Johnstone.

Motorhomes

Jennifer Koncovy.

Golf Cart Rentals

Stanmore Carts: Nikki Gordon.

Equipment Rental

Sunbelt Rentals of Canada: Kyle Lyons.

Truck Washing

Auto Haven: Dylan Tugwell.

Pit/Paddock Vehicles

IMSA Requirements - Annual access stickers issued by IMSA. One (1) 3-or-more-wheeled support vehicle per entered Car allowed in Paddock. Additional support vehicle permitted per car. IWSC Non-GTP IMPC, LST, PCCNA and MC and all other Teams permitted one (1) additional support vehicle in pit lane.

False Grid

On the road leading to pit lane entrance.

Spotter Information

N/A

Facility Restrictions

Paddock open 24 hours. Quiet hours 11:00 pm - 8:00 am. Turn off all music and generators. Pets permitted on leash. Unlicensed vehicles prohibited outside Paddock. Camping prohibited in Paddock. Speed limit 15KPH in camping areas. Stay on roads, not off sand hills.

Additional Trailers

Teams with trailers outside permitted Paddock allowance may be granted short timeframe to enter adjacent area to offload equipment. Specific timing determined by IMSA Logistics. Equipment must not be set up until respective Series' officially published setup time commences. Additional trailers must exit offloading area and park in designated area outside Paddock. Re-entry for loading only after Event conclusion. Teams planning additional trailers must contact IMSA Logistics and Series Manager to declare intent and provide specifics by EoD Thu, Jul. 3. Late declarations not accommodated.

Radio License Info

All US based Teams must acquire a Short Term Radio License from Industry Canada. Information at imsacompetitors.com.

Parking Procedure

IMSA Annual Parking Passes accepted for infield parking. Enter through tunnel, bear right to competitor lot. Violators towed at owner/operator's expense.

Canadian Taxes

Canada has GST on many items. Americans visiting Canada can keep receipts and file a claim for reimbursement. Refund applications (Form GST176) available from Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

Helicopter

Canadian law prohibits dedicated placement of an on-site medical response helicopter.

Additional Information

Additional maps, forms and information specific to this Event at imsacompetitors.com.

Track Shipping

Packages or mail sent to circuit can be picked up at Main Entrance. Address packages as follows: Team or Company Name / Contact Name & Cell Phone Number / Series, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Road #10, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K6 Canada.

Medical Information

Facility Medical Center

Infield Care Center located in pit lane center garage adjacent to classroom. Operating hours listed on P1. For after-hours medical, dial 911.

Hospital Information

• Trauma Center: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto (87 km / 54 miles).
• Alt. Trauma Center: St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto (95 km / 59 miles).
• Local Minor Hosp.: Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville (20 km / 12 miles).

Pharmacy Information

• Shopper's Drug Mart, Bowmanville (18 km / 11 miles).
• Shopper's Drug Mart, Bowmanville (22km/14 miles).
• Shopper's Drug Mart, Oshawa (32km/20 miles).

Michelin Tire Information

Maximum Wet Tire Sets per Car available for purchase at Event:

• LMP2: 6
• GTD PRO/GTD: 3
• GS: 3
• TCR: 3
• P3 VPRC: 3
• GTDX VPRC: 3
• GSX VPRC: 3
• *Wet Tires from previous Events meeting the requirements of ATT. 3 are permitted.

Maps

To IMSA Transporter Staging

Directions: Take Concession Rd 10 to CTMP Main Gate. Enter facility, proceed through tunnel. Park in designated IMSA Staging area (red shaded area). Refer to Official Schedule / SR for detailed staging and load-in times.

Notes: Address: 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K6. Pre-Staging and Staging available at-track.

[Map showing IMSA Transporter Staging area]

To IMSA Registration

Directions: Take Concession Rd 10 to CTMP Main Gate. Enter IMSA Registration (red shaded area) at CTMP Main Gate.

Notes: Address: 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K6. Refer to Official Schedule / SR for Registration hours of operation.

[Map showing IMSA Registration area]

To IMSA Parking

Directions: Take Concession Rd 10 to CTMP Main Gate. Enter facility, proceed through tunnel. Park in designated IMSA Hangtag Parking area (blue shaded area).

Notes: Address: 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K6. IMSA Annual Hangtag or proper credentials required for parking access.

[Map showing IMSA Parking area]

Track Meeting Room Location

Notes: Track Meeting Room located in Pit Lane Structure. Proper credentials required for paddock entry. Refer to Official Schedule / SR for Series Briefing times.

[Map showing Track Meeting Room location]

Traffic Flow to False Grid & Pit Lane

Directions: 1. Proceed to main thoroughfare and continue to Pit Lane Structure. 2. Turn Drivers' Left at end of Pit Lane Structure. 3. Enter False Grid (red shaded area). 4. Exit False Grid and make U-Turn onto Pit Lane.

Notes: Please do not leave equipment or carts along False Grid access road / Pit Lane Structure.

[Map illustrating traffic flow to False Grid & Pit Lane]

Traffic Flow to Paddock

Directions: 1. Exit Racecourse at Pit Out and proceed to main thoroughfare. 2. Proceed to assigned Paddock area.

[Map illustrating traffic flow to Paddock]

Care Center Location

Notes: Care Center located in Pit Lane Structure. Refer to Official Schedule / SR for Care Center hours of operation.

[Map showing Care Center location]

Apex Café Location

Notes: Tent located between Upper and Middle Paddocks (red shaded area). Race team catering provided by Scheper Event Group. Contact Kaitlin Scheper for more information.

[Map showing Apex Café location]