2019 Michelin Pilot Challenge
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The 2019 Michelin Pilot Challenge is the twentieth season of the IMSA SportsCar Challenge and the sixth season organized by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Michelin is set to become the new official tire supplier of the series, following the departure of Continental Tire at the end of 2018.
- Grand Sport (GS) (run to FIA GT4 regulations)
- Touring Car (TCR)
The Street Tuner (ST) class will not return to the renamed series after the 2018 season.
Rule Changes
- It was announced during the 2018 Petit Le Mans livestream that floor-mounted shifting would be dropped for the 2019 season.
Series News
- Multimatic will be using IMSA GTO tribute liveries in commemoration of IMSA's 50th anniversary.[1]
Schedule
Race Schedule
The 2019 schedule was released on 3 August 2018 and features twelve rounds.[2]
| Rnd | Race | Circuit | Location | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona | Daytona Beach, Florida | January 25 | 4 Hours | |
| 2 | Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 | Sebring, Florida | March 15 | 2 Hours | |
| 3 | Mid-Ohio 120 | Lexington, Ohio | May 4 | 2 Hours | |
| 4 | Tioga Downs Casino Resort 240 at The Glen | Watkins Glen, New York | June 29 | 4 Hours | |
| 5 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120 | Bowmanville, Ontario | July 6 | 2 Hours | |
| 6 | Lime Rock Park 120 | Lakeville, Connecticut | July 20 | 2 Hours | |
| 7 | Road America 120 | Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin | August 3 | 2 Hours | |
| 8 | Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix | Alton, Virginia | August 24 | 2 Hours | |
| 9 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 | Monterey, California | September 14 | 2 Hours | |
| 10 | Fox Factory 120 | Braselton, Georgia | October 11 | 2 Hours |
Entry list
Race results
Bold indicates overall winner.