"What if we told you there was another high-level racing series with fewer retirements and more elbows-out racing? What if we told you it was an American series with manufacturers and cars that you'd recognize from the road? Yes, we're talking about IMSA and before you click away, hear us out. We recently joined Acura for the 26th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and it filled us with the sort of kid-like wonder we won't forget any time soon." - Car and Driver #sponsorship #sports #racing #imsa
IMSA - International Motor Sports Association
Spectator Sports
Daytona Beach, FL 31,742 followers
Premier sports car racing league. The IMSA WeatherTech Championship, IMSA Michelin Pilot, and IMSA VP Racing Challenge.
About us
If you like sports cars, you'll love IMSA. Your favorite cars, the latest technology and unmatched fan access to iconic racetracks. The International Motorsports Association, LLC (IMSA) is the premier sports car racing series in North America. The current sanctioning body was formed in 2013 due to a merger of Grand-Am Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series after being originally formed in 1969 and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2019. The series features the involvement of 19 manufacturers including Acura, Alfa Romeo, AMG-Mercedes, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mazda, McLaren, Mini, Nissan and Porsche. The sanctioning body leads seven motorsport platforms including the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. It also sanctions the IMSA Challenge and the IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented, as well as four one-make series: Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama; Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama; Ferrari Challenge North America; and Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America. The heart-thumping action of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship takes place 12 weekends a year. The series visits iconic tracks such as Daytona International Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen International and Road Atlanta. Others include street circuits in Long Beach and Detroit, Mid-Ohio SportsCar Course, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Lime Rock Park, Road America, VIRginia International Raceway and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The partnership enables selected IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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http://www.imsa.com
External link for IMSA - International Motor Sports Association
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1969
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One Daytona Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114, US
Employees at IMSA - International Motor Sports Association
Updates
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We can't wait Robert Wickens and Bosch! 2025 will be incredible.
This is what I've been pushing for since day 1 of my recovery. I'm excited to announce that I am entering the IMSA - International Motor Sports Association WeatherTech Series in the GTD Class with DXDT RACING LLC. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of the team, Bosch Mobility, General Motors, and so many more. This is a big first step in returning to top tier competition. This was never going to be an easy task, but with the great minds involved in this project working together, anything is possible!
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What's your vantage point? IMSA President John Doonan talks about IMSA's growth and reaching fans wherever they may be in 2025.
Our quest for unique vantage points and viewing options is never-ending. We always seek to bring our fans closer to the heart of the action. We hope to see you at the track and online next season. With sincere thanks and best wishes for a blessed holiday season with family, friends, and loved ones. - John
Vantage Point
John Doonan on LinkedIn
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A Rawr-ing Success: AO Racing, Home of Rexy, Roxy and Spike Win IMSA's New Team Marketing Achievement Award! AO Racing created a supreme branding game embodied by the playful “Rexy” and “Roxy” liveries of the T-Rex No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 R(awr) and “Spike” the No. 99 ORECA LMP2 07 dragon – not to mention team members who brought countless giggles and grins to fans of all ages in paddocks and autograph sessions from Daytona to Long Beach and Le Mans in their inflatable Rexy, Roxy and Spike costumes. “The thing that PJ and I, as we do this more and more, we understand that when it comes down to it, we’re still in the entertainment business,” says Jeannette. “Yes, it’s a sporting event and on the competition side we’re putting a massive effort into it because we’re here to win races not just run these character cars. But you can do that and fulfill this other side of the business as well, which is entertainment and giving your fans something to root for on multiple levels." Full Story: https://lnkd.in/enh-derP
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The IMSA Esports Global Championship begins this Saturday with the AMD 240 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. We have a starting field of 49 cars, 28 teams and $25,000 in prizes on the line! 2024 ESports Global Championship Schedule Round 1 - AMD 240 - Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta - 11/24/2024 Round 2 - Thrustmaster 240 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 12/8/2024 Round 3 - Grid Finder 240 - Sebring International Raceway - 1/5/2025 Round 4 - Michelin 240 - Daytona International Speedway - 1/12/2025 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d78UdrpA
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At Motul Petit Le Mans we captured a lot of special moments and wanted to share them with our friends. This was an incredible season for IMSA and our fans. Cars bring people together and we at IMSA, had a great time together with you again, at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. IMSA is an exciting marketing platform for brands. Activate Faster! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eh4jFq63 #IMSA #autoracing #motorsport #sportscars #sportsdigital #sponsorship
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IMSA is proud to welcome Celso Neto who was recently named the 2025-26 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Recipient Celso Neto a native of Salvador, Brazil, now living in Orlando, has been a fan of IMSA racing since his early teen years. As the newest IMSA Scholarship recipient, he’ll now get the chance to compete in one of IMSA’s sanctioned series. Neto earned this honor after being selected from a talented pool of nine finalists. Neto began karting at age 5, which fueled his passion for racing. The 20-year-old has already secured a ride with Precision Racing LA for the 2025 Michelin Pilot Challenge season in the Touring Car (TCR) class. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eqxHJNwu
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We're excited about this new docuseries from our friends at Bosch Mobility featuring Robert Wickens and innovating enhanced capabilities and opportunities through technology, with their new hand-brake system. Bosch | #motorsports #technology #automotive
Robert Wickens’ story is one of determination, innovation and breaking barriers. After a devastating accident he remained paralyzed. But with our groundbreaking hand control system, Wickens is proving that no challenge is too great. Discover how technology doesn’t just break barriers, but makes dreams come true. Watch the whole episode and learn more: https://lnkd.in/epKa4Ryw Racing #LikeABosch IMSA - International Motor Sports Association
Bosch Breaking Barriers
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IMSA is a premier marketing platform for the automotive industry. Did you know, the LT6 engine for the Z06 GT3.R starts life at the Performance Build Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky? The same production line that builds all Corvette Z06 engines. The 5.5L powerplant shares more than 70 percent of its parts with the production Z06 engine, including the crankshaft, connecting rods, cylinder heads, fuel injectors, coils, and a variety of other sensors. See you at cars & coffee, and at the track. #IMSA #Corvette #Chevrolet #TeamChevy #PrattMillerMotorsports Brad Zimmerman Pratt Miller
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CUPRA will mark IMSA’s 19th manufacturer, setting the benchmark for all motorsports.
The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR is set to compete on North American soil for the first time ever at the IMSA - International Motor Sports Association Michelin Pilot Challenge 2025. 🏁⚡️ After facing racetracks across Europe and South America with impressive victories, we’re ready to take on this new challenge in one of the most prestigious racing series in the U.S.A. As we gear up for our official market launch in the #USA in just a few years, we’re proud to showcase our passion for performance, innovation, and #RacingExcellence at Daytona International Speedway in January. The track is set. The Leon VZ TCR is ready. Let’s make history together. 💪