Motul Petit Le Mans 2026
September 30–October 3, 2026 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship finale — the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday, October 3.
- Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2026
- Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Braselton, GA - paid
The short version
The Motul Petit Le Mans returns to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Wednesday, September 30 through Saturday, October 3, 2026 as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale. The feature is the 10-hour enduro on Saturday, October 3 (IMSA lists a midday start window into evening). Support series and midweek sessions fill the rest of the weekend — treat Braselton lodging, camping, and I-85 traffic as part of the purchase, not an afterthought.
Background
Petit Le Mans is the Southeast’s endurance destination: a natural-terrain Road Atlanta layout, manufacturer rivalries, and a Saturday night finish that rewards fans who pack layers and a full-day plan rather than a two-hour grandstand drop-in.
Verified details
- Weekend: September 30–October 3, 2026.
- Feature race: Motul Petit Le Mans, Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10 hours).
- Venue: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, GA 30517.
- Official hubs: imsa.com event page and michelinracewayroadatlanta.com/motul-petit-le-mans.
Planning tips
- Race day is Saturday, October 3; Wednesday–Friday sessions matter if you bought a multi-day product.
- Same Saturday as Japanese Classic Car Show in Long Beach — do not assume you can stack coasts.
- Road Atlanta camping and Braselton hotels book early for Petit week. Confirm your lot or campground before you leave Atlanta.
- Kids policies and streaming windows change year to year — recheck michelinracewayroadatlanta.com and imsa.com the week you travel.
Common questions
- When is Petit Le Mans 2026?
- The race weekend runs September 30–October 3, 2026 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, with the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday, October 3. Confirm session times on imsa.com.
- Is this IndyCar or Formula 1?
- Neither. Petit Le Mans is the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship finale — prototypes and GT cars, not open-wheel IndyCar or F1.
- Can I combine it with JCCS in Long Beach?
- Not the same Saturday. Japanese Classic Car Show 2026 is also October 3 in Long Beach. Choose one live priority if you are flying once.
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