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IMSA-sanctioned support series will be in action this weekend at two different venues, supplementing the first high-volume weekend of racing in 2025. The VP Racing SportsCar Challenge will be at Ci…
This weekend, IMSA-sanctioned support series will be held at two different venues, enhancing the first high-volume racing weekend in 2025. The VP Racing SportsCar Challenge will take place at Circuit of the Americas to support the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, while the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will be in action at the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. The VPRC will feature two 45-minute sprint races on a modified version of the National Circuit at COTA on Saturday, March 1, with 25 cars set to participate in the double-header. Teams like Gebhardt Intralogistics Motorsports and Wright Motorsports are leading the standings in LMP3 and GTDX classes, with drivers like Adam Adelson and Duqueine D08s showing strong early form. Meanwhile, the MX-5 Cup at St. Petersburg will have 35 cars on the grid, with points leader Jared Thomas and rising stars like Ethan Goulart and Ren Messinger looking to shine in the competitive field.