Motul Petit Le Mans
The Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta concludes the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with championships at stake in all four categories. The ten-hour race takes place on a 2.5-mile circuit featuring 12 turns, including the iconic Esses. Road Atlanta owner Don Panoz collaborated in 1998 with the organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans to establish this sports car endurance race; class winners receive automatic invitations to the following year's Le Mans.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15:40 | Practice #1 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes) | 1 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 20:05 | Practice #2 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes) | 1 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 00:30 | Practice #3 - Night Practice - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes) | 2 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 19:15 | WeatherTech Championship Qualifying | 2 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 17:05 | Motul Petit Le Mans | 3 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 3 Oct 2026, 17:05 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
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Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
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About this race
Motul Petit Le Mans is a round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship 2026 season, held on Thursday, 1 October 2026. It was held at Road Atlanta.
The circuit is located in Braselton, United States and measures 4.088 kilometres, has 12 corners and opened in 1970.
Road Atlanta is a 4.088 kilometer road course located in Braselton, Georgia, situated on 750 hectares of park-like landscape in the rolling hills of northeastern Georgia. The track opened in 1970 and features 12 turns, including the famous esses between turns three and five and turn 12, a downhill diving turn. Road Atlanta serves as a venue for diverse motorsport events, including professional and amateur sports car and motorcycle races as well as driver training and testing for racing teams. The circuit is home to the renowned Petit Le Mans and is now operated under the name Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Motul Petit Le Mans start?
Motul Petit Le Mans starts on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 17:05 central European time.
Where does Motul Petit Le Mans take place?
The venue is Road Atlanta in Braselton.
Where can I watch Motul Petit Le Mans?
In Germany Motorvision+, IMSA TV carry the broadcast.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Pilot Ch. Fox Factory 120 2 Oct 2026
- VP Ch. Road Atlanta - P3, GTDX, GSX 30 Sep 2026
- GTWC US Road Atlanta 14 Jun 2026
- GT4 US Road Atlanta 13 Jun 2026
- MotoAM Road Atlanta 18 Apr 2026