The 2025 Michelin Pilot Challenge is the twenty-sixth season of the IMSA SportsCar Challenge and the twelfth season organized by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). The season began on January 26 at Daytona International Speedway and will conclude on October 11 at Road Atlanta.
Classes
Calendar
The provisional 2025 calendar was released on March 15, 2024, featuring ten rounds.[1]
| Round
|
Race
|
Circuit
|
Location
|
Date
|
Duration
|
| 1
|
BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona
|
 Daytona International Speedway
|
Daytona Beach, Florida
|
January 23–24
|
4 Hours
|
| 2
|
Alan Jay Automotive Network 120
|
Sebring International Raceway
|
Sebring, Florida
|
March 12–14
|
2 Hours
|
| 3
|
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120
|
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
|
Monterey, California
|
May 8–10
|
2 Hours
|
| 4
|
O'Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio
|
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
|
Lexington, Ohio
|
June 6–8
|
4 Hours
|
| 5
|
LP Building Solutions 120
|
Watkins Glen International
|
Watkins Glen, New York
|
June 19–22
|
2 Hours
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| 6
|
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120
|
.svg.png) Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
|
Bowmanville, Ontario
|
July 10–12
|
2 Hours
|
| 7
|
Road America 120
|
Road America
|
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
|
July 31 – August 2
|
2 Hours
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| 8
|
Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix
|
Virginia International Raceway
|
Alton, Virginia
|
August 21–23
|
2 Hours
|
| 9
|
TBA
|
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
|
Speedway, Indiana
|
September 19–20
|
2 Hours
|
| 10
|
Fox Factory 120
|
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
|
Braselton, Georgia
|
October 8–10
|
2 Hours
|
Entry list
Grand Sport (GS)
| Team
|
Car
|
Engine
|
|
Drivers
|
Rounds
|
| Czabok-Simpson Motorsport[2]
|
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
|
Porsche MDG 4.0 L Flat-6
|
2
|
Robert Megennis[3]
|
2–6
|
| Phil Fayer[4]
|
2–5
|
 Nikita Lastochkin[5][N 1]
|
6
|
| 3
|
Nikita Lastochkin[6][N 1]
|
3
|
| Chase Jones[6]
|
| 16
|
Zach Veach[7]
|
4–6
|
.svg.png) Harrison Goodman[7]
|
4, 6
|
| Nikita Lastochkin[8][N 1]
|
5
|
| 67
|
Morgan Burkhard[9]
|
1–6
|
| Gordon Scully[2]
|
| Robert Megennis[3]
|
1
|
| Nikita Lastochkin [N 1]
|
4
|
| CarBahn with Peregrine Racing[10]
|
BMW M4 GT4 Evo (G82)
|
BMW S58B30T0 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
4
|
Bill Cain[4]
|
2, 5
|
| Aaron Povoledo[4]
|
| 39
|
Sean McAlister[10]
|
1–6
|
| Jeff Westphal[10]
|
| 89x Motorsport[4]
|
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4
|
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8
|
8
|
Mike Fitzpatrick[4]
|
2
|
| Sebastian Vasan[4]
|
| RAFA Racing Team[11]
|
Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2
|
BMW B58B30 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
12
|
Jim Jonsin[12]
|
1–6
|
 Rafael Martinez[11]
|
| Kevin Conway[12]
|
1, 4
|
| Jim Scheffer[11]
|
TBC
|
| McCumbee McAleer Racing with Aerosport[13]
|
Ford Mustang GT4 (2024)
|
Ford 5.0 L Coyote V8
|
13
|
Jenson Altzman[13]
|
1–6
|
| Sam Paley[13]
|
1–4
|
| Chad McCumbee[8]
|
5
|
| Nate Cicero[5]
|
6
|
| AR Motorsports[14]
|
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
|
Porsche MDG 4.0 L Flat-6
|
14
|
David Hampton[14]
|
3–4, 6
|
| Thomas Merrill[14]
|
| Van der Steur Racing[15]
|
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo
|
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8
|
15
|
Christine Sloss[12]
|
1–6
|
| Ben Sloss[15]
|
1, 3–5
|
| MHP Peters[4]
|
2
|
 Clément Mateu[16]
|
4
|
| Glenn McGee[5]
|
6
|
| Rory van der Steur[15]
|
TBC
|
| Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4
|
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8
|
82
|
Brady Behrman[15]
|
1
|
| Sammy Smith[15]
|
 TGR Team Hattori Motorsports[12]
|
Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2
|
BMW B58B30 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
16
|
Harrison Goodman[12]
|
1–2
|
| Zach Veach[12]
|
| Unitronic/JDC-Miller MotorSports[17]
|
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
|
Porsche MDG 4.0 L Flat-6
|
17
|
Chris Miller[17]
|
1–6
|
 Mikey Taylor[17]
|
1–2, 4–6
|
| Eric Filgueiras[14]
|
3
|
| Stephen Cameron Racing[12]
|
Ford Mustang GT4 (2024)
|
Ford 5.0 L Coyote V8
|
19
|
Greg Liefooghe[12]
|
1–6
|
| Sean Quinlan[12]
|
| Auto Technic Racing[18]
|
BMW M4 GT4 Evo (G82)
|
BMW S58B30T0 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
27
|
Austin Krainz[18]
|
1–6
|
 Stevan McAleer[18]
|
| Roland Krainz[18]
|
1, 4
|
| RennSport1[19]
|
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
|
Porsche MDG 4.0 L Flat-6
|
28
|
.svg.png) Jan Heylen[19]
|
1–6
|
| Luca Mars[19]
|
| LAP Motorsports[12]
|
Ford Mustang GT4 (2024)
|
Ford 5.0 L Coyote V8
|
30
|
Scott Thomson[12]
|
1–3
|
| Clayton Williams[12]
|
| BGB Motorsports[12]
|
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
|
Porsche MDG 4.0 L Flat-6
|
38
|
Thomas Collingwood[12]
|
1–2, 4
|
| Spencer Pumpelly[12]
|
| Andy Lally[20]
|
1, 4
|
| Accelerating Performance[12]
|
McLaren Artura GT4
|
McLaren M630 3.0 L Twin-Turbo V6
|
44
|
Michael Cooper[12]
|
1–6
|
| Moisey Uretsky[12][N 1]
|
| Team TGM[21]
|
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo
|
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8
|
46
|
Paul Holton[21]
|
1–6
|
| Matt Plumb[21]
|
| 64
|
Ted Giovanis[21]
|
1–6
|
| Hugh Plumb[21]
|
| Kris Wilson[21]
|
1, 4
|
| Team ACP - Tangerine Associates[12]
|
BMW M4 GT4 (G82)
|
BMW S58B30T0 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
49
|
Nicholas Shanny[20]
|
1
|
| Steve Streimer[12]
|
| 94
|
Ken Goldberg[12]
|
1
|
| Catesby Jones[12]
|
| Steven Thomas[20]
|
| Kingpin Racing[22]
|
Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo2
|
BMW B58B30 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
53
|
Satakal Khalsa[22]
|
1, 3–4
|
| Rob Walker[22]
|
| David Hodge[22]
|
1, 4
|
 Panam Motorsport[4]
|
Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo
|
BMW B58B30 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
54
|
Caio Chaves[4]
|
2–3, 5
|
| Werner Neugebauer[4]
|
2, 5
|
| Thiago Camilo[14]
|
3
|
| Winward Racing[12]
|
Mercedes-AMG GT4
|
Mercedes-AMG M178 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8
|
57
|
Daniel Morad[12]
|
1–6
|
| Bryce Ward[12]
|
| KohR Motorsports[23]
|
Ford Mustang GT4 (2024)
|
Ford 5.0 L Coyote V8
|
59
|
Billy Johnson[23]
|
1–6
|
| Bob Michaelian[23]
|
| 60
|
 Christian Bach[23]
|
1–2, 4
|
| Marco Signoretti[23]
|
| Dean Martin[23]
|
1, 4–5
|
| Bob Michaelian[8]
|
5
|
| CDR Valkyrie[12]
|
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
|
Porsche MDG 4.0 L Flat-6
|
66
|
Brian Lock[12]
|
1, 3
|
| Amir Haleem[12]
|
1
|
| Matthew Brabham[14]
|
3
|
| Rebel Rock Racing[12]
|
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo
|
Aston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8
|
71
|
Frank DePew[12]
|
1–6
|
| Robin Liddell[12]
|
| Andrew Davis[12]
|
1, 4
|
| Turner Motorsport[24]
|
BMW M4 GT4 Evo (G82)
|
BMW S58B30T0 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6
|
95
|
Dillon Machavern[24]
|
1–6
|
| Francis Selldorff[24]
|
| 96
|
Vin Barletta[24]
|
1–4, 6
|
| Matt Dalton[24]
|
1, 4–5
|
| Patrick Gallagher[24]
|
| Robby Foley[4]
|
2–3, 6
|
| Sources:[20][25][26][16][27][28]
|
Touring Car (TCR)
| Team
|
Car
|
|
Drivers
|
Rounds
|
| KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering[29]
|
Honda Civic Type R TCR (FL5)
|
5
|
Tim Lewis Jr.[29]
|
1–6
|
| William Tally[29]
|
| Precision Racing LA[30]
|
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
|
7
|
Ryan Eversley[31]
|
1–6
|
| Celso Neto[32]
|
| 37
|
Megan Tomlinson[31]
|
1–6
|
| Ron Tomlinson[31]
|
| Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian[33]
|
Hyundai Elantra N TCR (2024)
|
9
|
Suellio Almeida[33]
|
1–6
|
| Madison Aust[33]
|
| 33
|
Mark Wilkins[33]
|
1–6
|
| Bryson Morris[33]
|
1–4, 6
|
| Taylor Hagler[8]
|
5
|
| 76
|
Preston Brown[33]
|
1–6
|
| Denis Dupont[33]
|
| 98
|
Harry Gottsacker[33]
|
1–6
|
| Mason Filippi[33]
|
1–4, 6
|
| Parker Chase[8]
|
5
|
| Rockwell Autosport Development[34]
|
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
|
10
|
Eric Rockwell[34]
|
1, 3–6
|
| Christina Lam[34]
|
1, 4–5
|
| Bruno Colombo[14]
|
3–4, 6
|
| Alex Rockwell[34]
|
1
|
 Victor Gonzalez Racing Team[35][36]
|
Hyundai Elantra N TCR
|
18
|
Lance Bergstein[35]
|
1–6
|
| Jon Miller[35]
|
| 99
|
Tyler Gonzalez[12]
|
1–6
|
| Eric Powell[12]
|
| Cupra León VZ TCR
|
Tyler Gonzalez[36]
|
TBC
|
| Eric Powell[36]
|
| RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate[37]
|
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
|
31
|
Luke Rumburg[37]
|
1–5
|
| Johnny Mauro[20]
|
1–2
|
| Alex Garcia[20]
|
1
|
| Nick Galante[14]
|
3
|
| Jaden Conwright
|
4–5
|
| Baker Racing[12]
|
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
|
52
|
James Vance[12]
|
1–6
|
| Sam Baker[12]
|
1–2, 4–6
|
| Dean Baker[12]
|
1, 3
|
| 56
|
Dean Baker[8]
|
5–6
|
| Bruno Junqueira[8]
|
| Gou Racing[38][39]
|
Cupra León VZ TCR
|
55
|
Eddie Gou[38]
|
1–3, 5
|
| Eduardo Gou[38]
|
| Road Shagger Racing[14]
|
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
|
61
|
Gavin Ernstone[14]
|
3
|
| Jon Morley[14]
|
| Pegram Racing[40]
|
Hyundai Elantra N TCR
|
72
|
Larry Pegram[40]
|
1–6
|
| Riley Pegram[40]
|
| HART[12]
|
Honda Civic Type R TCR (FL5)
|
89
|
Tyler Chambers[12]
|
1–2, 4–5
|
| Chad Gilsinger[12]
|
| Steve Eich[12]
|
1
|
| Cameron Lawrence
|
4
|
| Montreal Motorsport Group[41]
|
Honda Civic Type R TCR (FL5)
|
93
|
Louis-Philippe Montour[41]
|
1–6
|
| Karl Wittmer[41]
|
| Daijiro Yoshihara[41]
|
1, 4
|
| Sources:[20][25][26][16][27][28]
|
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Race Results
Bold indicates overall winner.
Championship Standings
Points system
Championship points are awarded in each class at the finish of each event. Points are awarded based on finishing positions in the race as shown in the chart below.
| Position
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30+
|
| Race
|
350
|
320
|
300
|
280
|
260
|
250
|
240
|
230
|
220
|
210
|
200
|
190
|
180
|
170
|
160
|
150
|
140
|
130
|
120
|
110
|
100
|
90
|
80
|
70
|
60
|
50
|
40
|
30
|
20
|
10
|
Drivers' Championships
Standings: Grand Sport (GS)
Standings: Touring Car (TCR)
Teams' Championships
Standings: Grand Sport (GS)
Standings: Touring Car (TCR)
Manufacturers' Championships
Standings: Grand Sport (GS)
Standings: Touring Car (TCR)
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Lastochkin and Uretsky are Russian, but they compete as neutral competitors as Russian national emblems were banned by the FIA following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
References
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- ^ a b Dagys, John (November 7, 2024). "Scully Signs With Czabok-Simpson for Full Season Effort". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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- ^ a b c Allaway, Phil (July 10, 2025). "Entry Lists: IMSA at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park". Frontstretch. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
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- ^ a b Dagys, John (May 30, 2025). "Goodman, Veach Switch to CSM for Balance of Season". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
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- ^ a b c Dagys, John (December 11, 2024). "VGRT Expands TCR Program; Bergstein, Miller Confirmed". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c Dagys, John (July 14, 2025). "Victor Gonzalez Racing Makes Mid-Season Switch to CUPRA". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Dagys, John (November 4, 2024). "Speed Syndicate to Join TCR Grid With Audi for Rumburg". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Dagys, John (November 27, 2024). "Gou Racing Becomes First IMSA Cupra TCR Customer". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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