2017 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg | St Petersburg Street Circuit | 10 Mar - 12 Mar |
| Long Beach | Long Beach | 07 Apr - 09 Apr |
| Virginia International Raceway | Virginia International Raceway | 28 Apr - 30 Apr |
| Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | 19 May - 21 May |
| Lime Rock Park | Lime Rock Park | 26 May - 27 May |
| Road America | Road America | 23 Jun - 25 Jun |
| Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 28 Jul - 30 Jul |
| Grand Prix of Utah | Utah Motorsports Campus | 11 Aug - 13 Aug |
| Grand Prix of Texas | Circuit of the Americas | 01 Sep - 03 Sep |
| Grand Prix of Sonoma | Sonoma Raceway | 15 Sep - 17 Sep |
| Grand Prix of Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca | 13 Oct - 15 Oct |