Indianapolis 8 Hour
The Indianapolis 8 Hour is an endurance race contested on the infield road course of the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and serves as the season finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and the conclusion of the GT World Challenge America. The Speedway ranks among five venues in the globe-trotting series, collectively hosting 74.5 hours of racing. The race represents the first-ever endurance sports car race at this venue, established in 2020. The competition takes place on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile infield road course. The 2026 season begins with the Bathurst 12 Hour in February and concludes with the Indianapolis 8 Hour on 10 October.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:20 | Intercontinental GT Challenge Indianapolis 8 Hour Pre-Race | 10 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 22:00 | Intercontinental GT Challenge Indianapolis 8 Hour Race | 10 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 10 Oct 2026, 22:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- GTWorld YouTube free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Kostenloser Livestream der Serie
Tickets
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
The Intercontinental GT Challenge held Indianapolis 8 Hour on Saturday, 10 October 2026. It was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The circuit is located in Speedway, United States and measures 4.023 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1909.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 2.5-mile oval racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana, which opened in 1909. The historic course features four turns with a banking of 9.2 degrees and is paved with asphalt, with original bricks preserved at the start-finish line. The track was originally paved with 3.2 million bricks, earning it the nickname The Brickyard. In addition to the classic oval configuration, there are also road course layouts with up to 16 turns for various motorsport series. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is renowned as the Home of American Racing and is one of the world's most iconic racing circuits.
The race was shown free to air on GTWorld YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Indianapolis 8 Hour start?
Indianapolis 8 Hour starts on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 22:00 central European time.
Where does Indianapolis 8 Hour take place?
The venue is Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway.
Where can I watch Indianapolis 8 Hour?
In Germany GTWorld YouTube carry the broadcast. It is free to air on GTWorld YouTube.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- GTWC US Indianapolis 8 Hour 11 Oct 2026
- GT4 US Indianapolis 9 Oct 2026
- IMSA Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks - 2H40M - Indianapolis 19 Sep 2026
- Pilot Ch. Indianapolis Motor Speedway 18 Sep 2026
- NASCAR Indianapolis - Brickyard 400 26 Jul 2026
- Xfinity Indianapolis 25 Jul 2026