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8 Hours of Indianapolis
About The
Event
The Indianapolis 8 Hour brings international GT endurance racing to one of motorsport’s most historic venues. The 14-turn road course incorporates sections of the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and carries competitors across the Yard of Bricks before the race continues into darkness.
The 2026 event serves as the championship finale for both GT World Challenge America and the Intercontinental GT Challenge. It is also the final Indianapolis 8 Hour before the American eight-hour event moves to Texas in 2027. Qualifying, a Pole Shootout, eight hours of racing, and championship celebrations create a fitting final chapter for the event at the Brickyard.
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Arrival in Indianapolis
Arrive in Indianapolis and settle in before the public race weekend begins. Spend the evening exploring downtown or the motorsport heritage surrounding the town of Speedway.
Qualifying and the Pole Shootout
Enter Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a full day of sports car activity. Pre-qualifying is followed by individual qualifying sessions for each member of the three-driver lineup. The fastest teams then return for the Pole Shootout, where one driver and one clear lap determine who will lead the Indianapolis 8 Hour to the green flag.
The Indianapolis 8 Hour
Arrive early as touring cars, Toyota GR Cup, and GT4 machinery open race day. The atmosphere builds through the final preparations before the international GT3 field lines up for eight hours of competition. Watch the race evolve from daylight into darkness before the headlights take over and the final Indianapolis 8 Hour reaches the checkered flag. Remain for the race podium and championship celebrations at the Brickyard.
A Final Day of Racing
Return for an action-filled conclusion featuring the SRO America support championships. GT America, GT4 America, TC America, Toyota GR Cup, McLaren Trophy, and other scheduled categories provide a final collection of races, along with additional time to explore the paddock and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Departure
Depart Indianapolis following the complete race weekend.
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