The 2026 Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama season came to a close at Road Atlanta with a four-hour championship-deciding race alongside the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America season finale.
Blake McGovern and Dan Clarke led the way in GT3 Cup competition, while William Peluchiwski and Andrew Davis remained unbeaten in Cayman Pro-Am to earn the overall class victories and help shape the final championship standings.
Road Atlanta, the 2.54-mile circuit in Braselton, Georgia, played host to the series finale, bringing the curtain down on a third season that featured close championship battles across all four classes.
Kellymoss, CHR wrap up season-long efforts with GT3 Cup titles.
Celebrations were in order for Blake McGovern and Dan Clarke (Kellymoss) who enjoyed not only a race win on Sunday, but also a GT3 Cup Pro-Am championship.
The duo led more than 130 laps during Sunday’s four-hour contest en route to their second win of the year. Approaching the weekend with just a 20-point lead, McGovern and Clarke finished ahead of the field by 57 points.
“Coming in with the lead, but making it a double-points race, meant that we just couldn’t rest at all,” said Clarke. “Blake did a fantastic job today. His second stint, he was holding off the pack by himself. I can’t take the credit. This guy should.”
McGovern added, “I loved every minute of it and I’m happy to come out on top in the end.”
Blake’s father, Keith, co-drove with Carrera Cup star Aaron Jeansonne and their GT3 Cup car would be the biggest mover of the race, starting fifth and finishing second in class. Rob Walker and Nick Shaeffer (JTR Motorsports Engineering) finished third for their second consecutive podium.
Road Atlanta was crucial for the GT3 Cup Am class, as Charlie Hayes and Matt Dusek (CHR) arrived second in the points but left as champions following a race victory. The pair finished second overall just behind the Pro-Am leaders, recording their second win of the season.
“It feels fantastic,” said Dusek. “I’m so inspired by this team. Charlie Hayes Racing is such an outstanding outfit, and I couldn’t be happier.”
Tyler Hoffman and Mike Cobb (Kingpin Racing) rejoined the grid to finish second in the race. Meanwhile, Henry Marshall and Charles Espenlaub were poised for a title run with HM Road Racing, and finished third on Sunday and second in the championship.
After a challenging race, Dan Ammann and Owen Trinkler (Vintage Racing Company) dropped from the championship lead yet finished fourth at Road Atlanta.
Peluchiwski, Davis complete undefeated season.
Perhaps the most undeniable Endurance Challenge performance came in the Cayman Pro-Am class, as Bill Peluchiwski and Andrew Davis ran undefeated through the four rounds of 2026. Doubly special, Peluchiwski captured the Cayman Masters title in Sprint Challenge North America the day prior.
“It’s been an incredible experience for me,” said Peluchiwski. “I’d never done endurance, and this is very different than just doing one stint for yourself. It’s been a new experience for me. I just enjoyed it a lot.”
Said Davis, “I’m very fortunate to have this opportunity and to have such a long relationship with Bill. We’ve been working together for a long time, and him giving me the opportunity to share the car with him in this Porsche Endurance Championship means a lot to me.
“I’ve had some other championships, but they’re all special. To do it with somebody who I have such respect and admiration for—and seeing the way he’s improved his driving and his craft over the years—has now been proven to everybody with him becoming a double champion this season.”
Finishing second at Road Atlanta were Jeff Afflerbach and Liam Gray (Kingpin Racing), contesting their first race of the year.
The Cayman Am class celebrations would be split between race winners Greg Herback and David Hodge (ACI Motorsports), and title winner Justin Lewis (Lewis Racing).
For the winning duo, Hodge made his season debut at Road Atlanta and leaned on Herback’s expertise from Sprint Challenge USA West. But for the final championship standings in Endurance Challenge, just 15 marks separated Lewis from Todd Ruttura after the latter finished third with co-driver Reginald Tartaglione.
Focus shifts to 2027.
With champions crowned and its third season in the books, Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama now turns its attention to 2027.
The championship will welcome the Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) and the newly announced Porsche 911 Challenge while continuing to compete at premier road racing venues across North America.
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Final championship standings.
GT3 Cup Pro-Am
- Blake McGovern / Dan Clarke (overall)
- Andy Lee / Brannan Hankins
- Daniel Morad / Roberto Tutino
GT3 Cup Am
- Charlie Hayes / Matt Dusek
- Charles Espenlaub / Henry Marshall
- Dan Ammann / Owen Trinkler
Cayman Pro-Am
- Andrew Davis / Bill Peluchiwski
- Jeff Afflerbach / Liam Gray
- Anna Cecchi / Greg Cecchi
Cayman Am
- Justin Lewis
- Todd Ruttura
- Reginald Tartaglione
Road Atlanta race results.
GT3 Cup Pro-Am
- Blake McGovern / Dan Clarke, #240 (overall)
- Keith McGovern / Aaron Jeansonne, #288
- Rob Walker / Nick Shaeffer, #282
GT3 Cup Am
- Charlie Hayes / Matt Dusek, #251
- Mike Cobb / Tyler Hoffman, #253
- Henry Marshall / Charles Espenlaub, #278
Cayman Pro-Am
- Bill Peluchiwski / Andrew Davis, #62
- Jeff Afflerbach / Liam Gray, #10
Cayman Am
- Gregg Herback / David Hodge, #49
- Justin Lewis / Erik Nakato, #75
- Reginald Tartaglione / Todd Ruttura, #59
