IMSA Race Weekend At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Features Thrilling Support Series Action

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is set to host an exciting racing weekend from May 9-11, 2025. The highlight of the event will be the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, featuring advanced GTP race cars competing alongside LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD classes. This promises non-stop action on the track. Three support series will also feature: the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, and the Mustang Challenge Series.

The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge showcases production-based sports cars in two categories: Grand Sport (GS) and Touring Car (TCR). The GS class features powerful GT4-spec machines, while TCR highlights nimble front-wheel-drive touring cars. Known for its intense door-to-door racing, this series includes vehicles from BMW, Aston Martin, Audi, Porsche, McLaren, and Hyundai. Drivers will tackle Laguna Seca's challenging 2.238-mile circuit.

IMSA Race Weekend at Laguna Seca Excites Fans

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series brings Italian engineering to the forefront with Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 models. This one-make series allows both professional and amateur drivers to compete equally. The Laguna Seca round is expected to be a standout event as competitors push their limits on this iconic track.

Now in its second year, the Mustang Challenge Series is gaining popularity and will debut at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Sanctioned by IMSA and organized by Ford Performance Racing School Motorsports, it features the Mustang Dark Horse R. The competition has two classes: Dark Horse and Dark Horse Legends for bronze-level drivers aged 45 and above. Each event includes two 45-minute sprint races.

On Friday, May 9, practice sessions for all support series will take place. Teams can fine-tune setups while drivers get accustomed to track conditions. Saturday morning will see qualifying sessions followed by afternoon races for Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Mustang Challenge. Sunday morning hosts second races for these series before the main IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race in the afternoon.

Fans attending can enjoy a variety of racing disciplines from endurance-focused Michelin Pilot Challenge to manufacturer-specific battles in Lamborghini and Mustang series. The combination of high-speed action against Monterey County's scenic backdrop makes this a must-attend event for motorsport enthusiasts.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the IMSA Race Weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca are available at WeatherTechRaceway.com. Fans are encouraged to purchase early for optimal seating options and to fully experience the weekend's racing action.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a renowned motorsport facility located in Monterey, California. Managed by Friends of Laguna Seca, a non-profit organization, it boasts a rich history of hosting premier racing events. Nestled among scenic hills with challenging turns like the famous Corkscrew, it offers thrilling experiences for drivers and fans alike.

Alicia Busa serves as Communications Manager at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. She can be reached at (831) 242-8275 or via email at [email protected].

Article Published On: Friday, March 7, 2025, 1:49 [IST]
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