Competitors can now secure their place on the grid for the 2027 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama season.
The championship will visit eight of the United States’ premier road racing venues, beginning at Sebring International Raceway in February and concluding at Road Atlanta in September.
Teams and drivers can submit their 2027 season entry here. Annual team and crew credentials are available through the separate 2027 credential registration portal here.
Entries opened shortly after the 2026 season concluded during a rain-affected weekend at Road Atlanta. Karel Staut (Kellymoss), Anna Cecchi (Charlie Hayes Racing), Mark Boden (Fall-Line Motorsports) and William “Bill” Peluchiwski (Kellymoss) were crowned class champions before being honored at the season-ending awards celebration at Château Élan.
New Porsche 911 race cars join the grid.
The 2027 season will introduce two new Porsche 911 race cars to Sprint & Endurance Challenge competition. Full-season entries will have priority access to the new cars.
The Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) will make its series debut in 2027 following its introduction to North American competition in Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2026. The latest generation of Porsche’s successful one-make Cup car delivers increased performance, improved durability and enhanced safety.
The new Porsche 911 Challenge will also make its competition debut in 2027 as Porsche’s latest entry-level race car. Based on the current Porsche 911 GT3 road car, the purpose-built machine combines familiar production-based technology with the safety equipment and performance required for wheel-to-wheel competition.
Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 508 horsepower, the 911 Challenge features a seven-speed PDK transmission, adjustable ABS, traction control and Electronic Stability Control.
The car has been created to provide a new starting point for drivers entering Porsche customer racing, with a development path leading from Sprint Challenge into faster Porsche 911-based machinery.
The previous-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992.1) will remain eligible, while the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport will continue to provide a proven platform for competitors beginning and developing their racing careers.
Expanded eight-event calendar.
Eight events will make up the 2027 season, with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca joining the list of 2026 race venues.
The season begins at Sebring International Raceway from February 26–28 before heading west for consecutive events at Sonoma Raceway and Laguna Seca.
Barber Motorsports Park follows in May, with VIRginia International Raceway beginning the summer portion of the season in June. Watkins Glen International returns to the calendar over Independence Day weekend before the championship visits Road America in August and Road Atlanta for the season finale in September.
Two weekends will bring multiple levels of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid together in 2027: Sprint Challenge North America and Porsche Sprint Trophy POC at Laguna Seca, followed by Sprint Challenge and Porsche Sprint Trophy PCA by Yokohama at Barber.
Greater flexibility in the championship fight.
Each Sprint Challenge event will feature two races, creating a 16-race championship.
For the first time, the final standings will be calculated using each competitor’s best 14 results. The revised format allows full-season entrants to drop their two lowest-scoring races, giving drivers greater flexibility while remaining in contention for a championship.
“The expanded 2027 calendar gives teams more opportunities to race while providing the flexibility needed to compete for a championship,” Volker Holzmeyer, President & CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, said.
“Two of these events also line up with other events in the Porsche Motorsport pyramid, a benefit to teams who compete in multiple championships. The new point structure allows Sprint Challenge drivers the flexibility to balance their racing endeavors and still run for a championship.”
Per-event entry fees will remain unchanged for a third consecutive season. Full-season competitors entries who are signed up by December 18th will receive preferred entry pricing, one complimentary drum of fuel at each event, annual hospitality and crew credentials and an exclusive driver gift.
The championship will continue under USAC sanction and officiating, with an optional test day available on the opening day of each event.
Endurance opportunities return.
Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama will share four weekends with Sprint Challenge in 2027.
Sebring, Watkins Glen and Road Atlanta will each host a 100-minute endurance contest, while Road America will stage the championship’s marquee four-hour race for the first time.
The combined weekends allow teams and drivers to compete in sprint and endurance formats with eligible Porsche machinery during the same event.
The 2027 Porsche Sprint & Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama calendar.
Dates are subject to change
Round 1: Sebring International Raceway 26–28 February *Porsche Endurance Challenge North America 100-minute race
Round 2: Sonoma Raceway 26–28 March
Round 3: Laguna Seca 9–11 April
Round 4: Barber Motorsports Park 21–23 May
Round 5: VIRginia International Raceway 11–13 June
Round 6: Watkins Glen International 2–4 July *Porsche Endurance Challenge North America 100-minute race
Round 7: Road America 13–15 August *Porsche Endurance Challenge North America four-hour race
Round 8: Road Atlanta 10–12 September *Porsche Endurance Challenge North America 100-minute race
All Porsche Sprint & Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama races stream live – and are available to watch anytime – on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel. Stay up-to-date on all the latest news by following Porsche Motorsport North America on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Twitter, and by subscribing to the PMNA newsletter.
