Michelin GT Challenge at VIR 2020 Pre-Race Roundup
Michelin GT Challenge at VIR 2020 Pre-Race Roundup
Michelin and IMSA head to VIRginia International Raceway this weekend for the 2020 edition of the Michelin GT Challenge.
It’s a different race than usual, as this will be IMSA’s first without fans on site since its return to racing in July.
The headlining WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event runs Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m. ET, and airs live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. NBCSN TV coverage airs Sunday, August 23 at 10 a.m. ET.
Both IMSA Prototype Challenge and MICHELIN Pilot Challenge series race on Sunday, August 23 at 9:35 a.m. and 2:55 p.m., respectively.
Linked below are Michelin specific items in advance of this weekend’s races:
VIR IMSA VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Without fans, VIRginia International Raceway has assembled an all-digital program for 2020. Check out the Michelin feature for this program, included on Pages 10-12.
VIR IMSA FAN GUIDE INSERT
Within IMSA’s Fan Guide, Michelin notes how it’s missing the fans at VIR. This race sees IMSA release its first all-virtual Fan Guide.
The Michelin specific digital piece PDF links are below.
Meanwhile, the full virtual IMSA Fan Guide is linked here.
2020 Michelin Fan Guide IMSA VIR
NOTES AND INSIGHTS
Some key Michelin motorsport items in IMSA are also produced below. These include:
- Tire allocations
- Michelin social media handles
- 2019 polesitters, race winners and fastest laps
2020 Michelin Fan Guide IMSA VIR Notes
TUNE-INS
Where and when to watch on NBC and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. Additionally, click here for IMSA Radio coverage and select RS2 IMSA Radio.
ADDITIONAL PIECES
Finally, here are Sportscar365’s pair of pre-race items with more info are linked below.
Michelin wraps up IMSA west coast swing with excitement
Volt Racing makes step up to WeatherTech Championship
BMW M Hybrid V8 GTP car through the eyes of the designer
Porsche 963 wins Long Beach on just one set of MICHELIN® tires
AGPLB showcase innovations from IMSA and Michelin with track to street connections
Michelin wraps up IMSA west coast swing with excitement
BMW M Hybrid V8 GTP car through the eyes of the designer
Porsche 963 wins Long Beach on just one set of MICHELIN® tires
AGPLB showcase innovations from IMSA and Michelin with track to street connections
Acura’s brand personality on full display in GTP class
