The IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship heads into the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with a Zoom press conference that highlighted early season momentum, strong personal stories and the unique challenges of a demanding street circuit. Held on April 8 2026 the session featured four talented drivers from the GTP and GTD classes offering a deep look at preparation, rivalries, team growth and the thrill of racing on the iconic Long Beach streets. The race itself is set for Saturday April 18 with live coverage on NBC at 4 pm Eastern.

Robert Wickens will return to DXDT Racing and the No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R for the five IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD sprint rounds in 2026, continuing the groundbreaking adaptive racing program he began in 2025. 

Human ingenuity amplified by AI - Andretti INDYCAR has partnered with TWG AI as the primary sponsor for the #26 Andretti Honda driven by first year Honda & Andretti Global Driver, Will Power. Image Credit Andretti Global via FB/META (2026)

Will Power, Andretti Global, And The Parity Push At Barber – Four Races In March And A 25-Car Field That Refuses To Settle

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES rolls into one of its most picturesque and physically demanding venues this weekend for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst at Barber Motorsports Park, and the early-season script keeps getting more interesting.

The racing world lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of Bob Tullius on March 16, 2026, at his home in Port Orange, Florida. He was 95 years old. Born Robert Charles Tullius on December 7, 1930, in Rochester, New York, Tullius transitioned from a promising athletic background to become an iconic figure in sports car racing through his creation and leadership of Group 44.

Poster Image Credit: IMSA (2026)

IMSA GTD Class Drivers Reflect On Milestones, Past Successes And Sebring Expectations

 

Jack Hawksworth of the No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Racing Lexus RC F GT3 in GTD PRO marked his upcoming 100th IMSA start with Lexus—a milestone that surprised him until recently highlighted by the team's PR efforts. Hawksworth reflected on a decade-long journey with the program, from its early days in 2017 to consistent competitiveness, championships (including the 2023 GTD PRO title with Ben Barnicoat), and race wins.