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Endurance Racing

2026 IMSA Chevrolet Grand Prix

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Canada10–12 Jul 2026Weekend

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Why You Should Go

IMSA's only Canadian round on the country's oldest permanent road course.

Format

3-day race weekend

Crowd

Families & petrolheads

Vibe

Family-friendly, Relaxed

About This Event

IMSA's only Canadian round, held since 1975 on Canada's oldest purpose-built road course — a 3.96km clockwise layout through 10 turns and dramatic elevation changes north of Bowmanville. A 160-minute multi-class endurance race with GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro and GTD machinery sharing the track, plus support series across the weekend.

1What to Expect

Three support series: Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, and Mazda MX-5 Cup
Natural amphitheater terrain around Moss Corner creates excellent viewing opportunities
Open grid walks before Saturday and Sunday feature races plus full paddock access included
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Grandstand overlooks Turn 2 descent and the climb toward Moss Corner hairpin
Free fan shuttles travel around the circuit during the event

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Turn 3 grandstand captures cars navigating elevation changes throughout the corner
  • Fan shuttles reach different vantage points across the circuit to maximize trackside viewing
  • Grand Prix Club hospitality tent offers trackside start/finish viewing with catered meals and parking

3Logistics

  • Children 16 and under admitted free with ticketed adult
  • Parking included with event ticket purchase
  • Reserved camping holders may arrive early Thursday morning before public gates open
  • On-site camping has no hookups but generators permitted outside quiet hours
  • Public transportation to the circuit is limited
  • Limited shade around the track; prepare for varied weather conditions

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy championship racing: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's only Canadian stop features 160-minute multi-class endurance race, four competitive classes (GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, GTD) racing simultaneously.
  • Best fit if you value historic venues: Canada's oldest purpose-built road course since 1961, 3.957km circuit with 10-turn clockwise layout mostly unchanged since opening, IMSA racing heritage dating to 1975 inaugural race.
  • Best fit if you like camping experiences: weekend camping encouraged with hillsides filled with campers and tents, CAD $70 early bird three-day passes, children 16 and under free, family-friendly festival atmosphere.
  • Not ideal if you prefer large-scale circuit experiences: 3.957km circuit means less geographical spread than Daytona or Road America, compact 10-turn layout offers traditional North American road course viewing rather than expansive fan zones.

Tags

CampingVIP HospitalitySupercars and ExoticsMazdaEndurance RacingFamilies

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