The GT World Challenge America recently took place at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), highlighting an exciting weekend of motorsport. This year’s event featured a diverse lineup, including the GT3 and GT4 cars competing in the multi-class SRO America championships, notably the GT America powered by AWS, Pirelli GT4 America, TC America, and the Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup North America. Enthusiasts witnessed a thrilling 90-minute double header for Pro, Am, and Pro-Am teams in the GT World Challenge, alongside two exhilarating single-driver sprint races in GT America.

VIR’s 3.27-mile, 18-turn natural terrain course provided a spectacular backdrop for the action, drawing nearly 30 competitors in the Pirelli GT4 America with two-driver 60-minute races, and additional races featuring the TC America and GR Cup series. Known for its picturesque scenery and demanding layout, VIR is celebrated as one of the best road courses in the U.S., earning praise from notable figures like Paul Newman who called it “heaven on earth.” This event marked a community gathering for fans and competitors alike, showcasing intense racing and sportsmanship across various automobile brands and configurations.

For those who missed the earlier galleries from this gripping event, links are available to catch up on the stunning photographs capturing the thrill of road racing at VIR.



Source: bangshift.com