Michelin GT Challenge at VIR

Virginia International Raceway | August 22 - 24, 2025 | Official Schedule, REV.

Event Overview

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is a premier motorsport event held at Virginia International Raceway from August 22-24, 2025. It features multiple IMSA racing series, including the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup, Mustang Challenge, and IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.

Event Schedule

Registration Hours

Day Time
Thu., 8/218:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri., 8/227:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat., 8/237:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun., 8/247:00 am - 2:30 pm

Registration area located in RacePlex.

Inspection: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Pre-Event Inspection

ALL Classes Mandatory By Appt.:

DayTime
Thu., 8/2112:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours: By Reservation

DayTime
Fri., 8/228:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fri., 8/221:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours: Open/No Reservation Required

DayTime
Sat., 8/238:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sat., 8/232:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Sun., 8/248:30 am - 11:30 am

Inspection: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

Pre-Event Inspection (By Appointment)

DayTime
Thu., 8/212:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours: By Reservation

DayTime
Fri., 8/227:30 am - 10:30 am
Fri., 8/2212:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours: Open / No Reservation Required

DayTime
Fri., 8/224:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat., 8/237:15 am - 8:00 am
Sat., 8/2312:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Inspection: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin

Pre-Event Inspection

DayTime
Thu., 8/213:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Trailer Tech Ops.

Technical Inspection Hours

DayTime
Fri., 8/228:00 am - 9:30 am
Fri., 8/229:45 am - 1:45 pm
Fri., 8/223:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sat., 8/238:00 am - 9:15 am
Sat., 8/231:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun., 8/24By Appointment

Inspection: Mustang Challenge

Pre-Event and Technical Inspection (By Appt.)

DayTime
Thu., 8/212:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Mustang Challenge Series Tech Tent.

Technical Inspection Hours

DayTime
Fri., 8/227:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fri., 8/222:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat., 8/237:30 am - 8:15 am
Sat., 8/232:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun., 8/247:30 am - 10:30 am

Tech Insp. closes during on-track sessions.

Inspection: IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge

Pre-Event Inspection (By Appt.)

DayTime
Thu., 8/212:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Technical Inspection Hours

DayTime
Thu., 8/215:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri., 8/227:30 am - 11:30 am
Fri., 8/223:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Sat., 8/237:30 am - 11:00 am
Sun., 8/247:30 am - 8:30 am

Briefings: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

RoleDayTime
Team ManagersThu., 8/211:30 pm
Drivers and Team ManagersSun., 8/249:00 am

Location: Track Meeting Room (Downstairs)

Briefings: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

RoleDayTime
Team ManagersThu., 8/212:00 pm
Drivers and Team ManagersSat., 8/239:30 am

Location: Track Meeting Room (Downstairs)

Briefings: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin

RoleDayTime
Team Manager BriefingThu., 8/213:30 pm
Driver & Team Manager BriefingSat., 8/231:30 pm

Location: Track Meeting Room (Downstairs)

Briefings: Mustang Challenge

RoleDayTime
Team Manager BriefingThu., 8/213:00 pm
Driver & Team Manager BriefingFri., 8/222:45 pm

Location: Track Meeting Room (Downstairs)

Briefings: IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge

RoleDayTime
Team Manager BriefingThu., 8/212:30 pm
Driver & Team Manager BriefingFri., 8/223:15 pm

Location: Track Meeting Room (Downstairs)

Infield Care Center Hours

DayTime
Thu., 8/218:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri., 8/227:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sat., 8/237:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sun., 8/248:00 am - 6:00 pm

Outside of these hours, call 911 or Halifax County Emergency Services at 434-476-3335.

Series Listing

Daily Schedule Highlights

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025

Supplementary Regulations

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Supplementary Regulations

9 - EVENT: The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race is listed on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) international calendar as a Restricted Closed International Event sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.

9.4.3 - Name of the Event: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR

9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.

9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 36 Maximum; B. Qualifying sessions: 36 Maximum; C. Race: 36 Maximum

9.4.13 - Impound: IMSA Paddock per the Technical Department

9.4.21 - Tire Allocation: (Details not fully specified in provided text, but implies allocation per class)

12.13 - Minimum Drive-Time: GTD PRO: Ten (10) minutes; GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes

12.14 - Maximum Drive-Time: GTD: One Hour and Fifty-Five (1:55) minutes

12.15 - Trueman/Akin Drive-Time: GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes

19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Garages are assigned by IMSA.

Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.

Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 4:00 pm, Wed., Aug. 20.

Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 3:00 pm, Wed., Aug. 20 for the scheduled load-in time of 4:00 pm, Wed., Aug. 20.

Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 6:00 pm, Sun., Aug. 24. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.

20 - Pit Set Up Restrictions: IWSC Pit Lane Setup must cease activity from 15 minutes prior until 15 minutes after IMPC on-track activity.

20.2.11.A. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk.

46.3.1 - Standard FCY: GTD PRO and GTD Cars shall pit on separate laps, as announced by Race Control.

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Supplementary Regulations

9 - EVENT: The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway is sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.

9.4.3 - Name of the Event: Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix

9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.

9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 45 Maximum; B. Qualifying sessions: 45 Maximum; C. Race: 45 Maximum

9.4.13 - Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.

9.4.21 - Tire Allocation: GS: 5 sets - S9M+ (30/68 18 application must use S9M specification); TCR: 4 sets - S9M+

12.13 - Minimum Drive-Time: Forty (40) minutes

12.14 - Maximum Drive-Time: Eighty (80) minutes

19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.

Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.

Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 9:00 am on Thu., Aug. 21.

Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 8:00 am, Thu., Aug. 21 for the scheduled load-in time of 9:00 am, Thu., Aug. 21.

Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 7:00 pm, Sat., Aug. 23. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 12:00 am (midnight), Sat., Aug. 23.

20.2.11.A. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk.

Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin Supplementary Regulations

9 - EVENT: Rounds 11 and 12 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin at VIRginia International Raceway are sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.

9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.

9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 50 Maximum; B. Qualifying sessions: 50 Maximum; C. Race: 50 Maximum

9.4.13 - Impound: Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.

19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.

Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.

Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 11:30 am on Thu., Aug. 21.

Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 10:30 am, Thu., Aug. 21 for the scheduled load-in time of 11:30 am, Thu., Aug. 21.

Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 6:00 pm, Sun., Aug. 24. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.

20.2.11.A. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until 10:35 am, Sun., Aug. 24.

Mustang Challenge Supplementary Regulations

9 - EVENT: Rounds 7 and 8 of the Mustang Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway are sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.

9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.

9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 40 Maximum; B. Qualifying sessions: 40 Maximum; C. Race: 40 Maximum

9.4.13 - Impound: Mustang Challenge Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.

19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.

Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.

Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 1:00 pm on Thu., Aug. 21.

Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 12:00 pm, Thu., Aug. 21 for the scheduled load-in time of 1:00 pm, Thu., Aug. 21.

Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 6:00 pm, Sun., Aug. 25. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.

20.2.11.A. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until 11:40 am, Sun., Aug. 24.

Qualifying Session: The Qualifying Session shall be 15Models: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR, GT Challenge at VIR, Challenge at VIR, at VIR


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