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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

The GT2 championship is already decided in favor of CJ Moses with Adrian Kunzle not present.

Anthony McIntosh, though not entered at the Brickyard, has the GT4 championship already locked up.

📸 Brian Cleary | #GTAmerica

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

Justin Rothberg doesn't need more than just one podium finish in GT America powered by AWS at Indianapolis this weekend to secure the SRO3 championship.

1⃣ Rothberg - 266 points
2⃣ Washington - 229 (-37)

📸 Brian Cleary | #GTAmerica

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

The other two classes are finally back thanks to Evan King (Flying Lizard Lamborghini) and CJ Moses (GMG Audi) in GT2, and Mike Johnson (Archangel Aston Martin), Craig Lumsden (Flying Lizard BMW) and Jozsef Petkes (RCX Porsche) in GT4.

📸 Brian Cleary | #GTAmerica

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

SRO3 sees returning entries with the No. 04 CrowdStrike AMG of George Kurtz, No. 16 AF Corse Ferrari of Rodin Younessi, No. 70 Mishumotors Callaway Corvette of Mirco Schultis, as well as a new entry with the No. 16 AF Corse Ferrari of Rodin Younessi.

📸 Brian Cleary | #GTAmerica

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

The GT America powered by AWS has seen a huge uptick in cars for the season finale at Indianapolis.

It will be 16 cars after the withdrawal of Kenny Habul. Blake McDonald is set to skip the races as well, as he only uses practice and qualifying for extra track time.

#GTAmerica

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

The fight for the Am title will go down between the BimmerWorld BMW and the RAFA Racing Toyota crews.

1⃣ Clay / Postins - 201 points
2⃣ Geraci / Schmied - 191 (-10)

📸 Fred Hardy | #GT4America

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

It's all to play for in the Pro-Am championship.

1⃣ Craven / Green - 194 points
2⃣ Dickinson / Swearingin - 190 (-4)
3⃣ McQuarrie / Walker Jr. - 185 (-9)
4⃣ Cooper / Gaples - 165 (-29)

📸 Fred Hardy | #GT4America

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch will secure the Silver Cup championship in Pirelli GT4 America by scoring just 1 more point at the Brickyard this weekend.

1⃣ Boehm / Koch - 241 points
2⃣ Gonzalez / Wagner - 192 (-49)

📸 Fred Hardy | #GT4America

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

Alex and Michael Garcia of Skip Barber Racing have switched out the non-Evo Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 for a non-Evo BMW M4 GT4.

The NolaSport Porsche is renumbered from 23 to 47 and Matt Travis replaces Michael Auriemma alongside Matheus Leist.

📸 Fred Hardy | #GT4America

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

The grid has grown a bit at the Brickyard thanks to the No. 12 Riley Porsche of Filgueiras and Pumpelly, No. 17 Rigid BMW of Joseph and Lucas Catania, No. 52 AutoTechnic BMW of Gafurov and Poole, and No. 413 Flying Lizard BMW of Lumsden and Wilson.

📸 Fred Hardy | #GT4America

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 5h

Pirelli GT4 America will close out the season at Indianapolis with a 25-car field - divided into 8 in Silver, 9 in Pro-Am and 8 in Am - after the withdrawal of the No. 10 OGH McLaren. The No. 71 Marco Polo Toyota and No. 606 Thunder Bunny BMW also skip the finale.

#GT4America

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

Pro-Am:
1⃣ Foley / Rothberg - 210 pts.
2⃣ Bell / McDonald - 191 (-19)

A top two finish guarantees the championship in favor of Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg.

Am:
1⃣ Dollahite - 213 pts.
2⃣ Negri Jr. / Schreibman - 209.5 (-3.5)

📸 Fabian Lagunas

#IGTC #GTWorldAmerica #Indy8H

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

Pro:
1⃣ Koch / De Phillippi - 233.5 points
2⃣ Grenier / Stephens - 218.5 (-15)

A top two finish guarantees the championship in favor of Kenton Koch and Connor De Phillippi.

📸 Fabian Lagunas

#IGTC #GTWorldAmerica #Indy8H

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

The GT World Challenge America powered by AWS championships will also be decided at the end of the Indianapolis 8 Hour powered by AWS, but with double points. Only regulars score points, so IGTC-only cars will not interfere with the title fight.

#IGTC #GTWorldAmerica #Indy8H

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

Then there is also the manufacturers' championship, where the two best results count towards the points standings, so there is 43 points to be earned.

1⃣ BMW - 127 points
2⃣ Porsche - 109 (-18)

📸 Fabian Lagunas | #IGTC #Indy8H

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

Overall:
1⃣ K. van der Linde - 85 points
2⃣ Marciello - 80 (-5)

And we can't forget about the Independent Cup for Bronze-rated drivers:
1⃣ Bohn - 43 points
1⃣ Au - 43 (-0)
3⃣ Habul - 37 (-6)

📸 Fabian Lagunas | #IGTC #Indy8H

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

Kelvin van der Linde will attempt to become the first driver to win the overall #GTWorldEurope powered by AWS and the #IGTC powered by Pirelli championships in the same season. He is going up against fellow Team WRT BMW driver Raffaele Marciello.

📸 Fabian Lagunas | #Indy8H

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

11 cars are in the Pro class, which requires at least one Silver-rated driver. Pro-Am consists of 12 cars with another 2 cars in the Am class.

20 entries are eligible for IGTC points, with 4 of them going for the Independent Cup.

📸 Fabian Lagunas

#IGTC #GTWorldAmerica #Indy8H

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

25 cars are entered in the Indianapolis 8 Hour presented by AWS, which counts as the season finale of both the Intercontinental GT Challenge powered by Pirelli and GT World Challenge America powered by AWS.

#IGTC #GTWorldAmerica #Indy8H

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 6h

💪 NEW CLASS FOR GT AMERICA: The Ginetta GTP8, a faster version of the G56 GT4 Evo it's based on with a powerful 6.2L LS3 V8, is set to be introduced in GT America powered by AWS competition next year in its own dedicated class.

📸 Ginetta | #GTAmerica

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 19h

Gaspard Simon, vice-champion in FFSA GT - GT4 France, won the SRO GT Academy this year.

Next season the prize will not be €150,000 to help with a Sprint Cup seat, but a fully funded Mercedes-AMG seat in the #GTWorldEurope Endurance Cup.

📸 Jules Benichou | #FFSAGT #GT2Europe

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 19h

For 2026 the SRO GT Academy, which has an assessment-based process to reveal each driver's true ability, will expand across #GT2Europe powered by Pirelli. The best Silver-rated driver under 30 from an AMG, Ginetta or Maserati team can compete for the prize.

📸 SRO/JEP | #FFSAGT

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 19h

🧑‍🎓 ACADEMY EXPANSION: The SRO GT Academy, a competition within FFSA GT - GT4 France open for Silver-rated drivers under 30, earned the winner €150,000 to help secure a seat in the #GTWorldEurope Sprint Cup powered by AWS next year.

📸 Jules Benichou | #FFSAGT #GT2Europe

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Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 1d

Tim Schenken did the official track inspection for the FIA at the street circuit around Beijing E-Town and Tongming Lake Park today.

📸 Jun Qian | #GTWorldAsia

Vincent Bruins @vincentjbruins.bsky.social · 1d

O'Young earned two Porsche Carrera Cup Asia championships, victory in the 2008 Sepang 12 Hours, the 2008 and 2021 Macau GT Cup, the 2011 and 2012 Bathurst 12 Hour, five wins in the Independent Trophy of the WTCC, and an LMGTE Am podium at Le Mans in 2012.

📸 SB Macao

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