2016 GT World Challenge America Calendar
Fanatec GT World Challenge America is the premier North American GT3-spec sports car series, organized by SRO Motorsports Group America and sanctioned by USAC. The championship features a double-header format of two 90-minute sprint races per weekend, requiring two-driver pairings and mandatory pit stops to highlight both team strategy and individual speed. Utilizing a sophisticated Balance of Performance (BoP) framework to ensure parity among iconic global brands like Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche, the series is categorized into Pro, Pro-Am, and Am classes. Competing at world-class circuits such as Sonoma Raceway, Road America, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the championship forms a vital part of the global GT World Challenge platform, providing an elite stage for both professional factory drivers and ambitious privateers.
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit of the Americas | Circuit of the Americas | 03 Mar - 06 Mar |
| Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | St Petersburg Street Circuit | 11 Mar - 13 Mar |
| Grand Prix of Long Beach | Long Beach | 15 Apr - 17 Apr |
| Barber Motorsports Park | Barber Motorsports Park | 22 Apr - 24 Apr |
| Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | 19 May - 22 May |
| Lime Rock Park | Lime Rock Park | 27 May - 28 May |
| Road America | Road America | 23 Jun - 26 Jun |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 29 Jul - 30 Jul |
| Utah Motorsports Campus | Utah Motorsports Campus | 12 Aug - 14 Aug |
| Sonoma Raceway | Sonoma Raceway | 16 Sep - 18 Sep |
| MAZDA Raceway Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca | 07 Oct - 09 Oct |