2018 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix of St Petersburg | St Petersburg Street Circuit | 09 Mar - 11 Mar |
| Grand Prix of Texas | Circuit of the Americas | 23 Mar - 25 Mar |
| Grand Prix of Long Beach | Long Beach | 13 Apr - 15 Apr |
| Grand Prix of Virginia | Virginia International Raceway | 27 Apr - 29 Apr |
| Grand Prix of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | 18 May - 20 May |
| Grand Prix of Lime Rock | Lime Rock Park | 25 May - 28 May |
| Grand Prix of Road America | Road America | 22 Jun - 24 Jun |
| Rose Cup Races | Portland International Raceway | 13 Jul - 15 Jul |
| Grand Prix of Utah | Utah Motorsports Campus | 10 Aug - 12 Aug |
| Grand Prix of Watkins Glen | Watkins Glen International | 31 Aug - 02 Sep |
| California 8 Hours | Laguna Seca | 26 Oct - 28 Oct |