Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West will continue their successful partnership with Yokohama Tire into the 2026 season, marking the tire manufacturer’s sixth consecutive year as Official Tire Partner and Presenting Partner of both USAC-sanctioned series.
Yokohama will also remain the Official Tire Supplier of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America for a third consecutive season. Across all three series, competitors will continue to race on Yokohama’s proven ADVAN A005 racing slicks and ADVAN A006 rain tires, ensuring consistency and performance across all classes.
The partnership extends beyond competition as Yokohama becomes the Presenting Partner of Porsche GT Track Day for 2026. The popular program runs in conjunction with Porsche Sprint Challenge race weekends, giving participants the chance to drive their own Porsche road car on the same tracks as the Sprint Challenge racers.
Partnership built on performance
“USAC is a leader in motorsports and the Porsche Sprint Challenge series is an integral piece of our overall racing strategy,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s senior vice president of marketing & product management.
“Once again, we’re excited and honored to continue our long-term partnership with USAC and showcase the capabilities of our ADVAN racing slicks in some of the most competitive one-make racing in North America.”
The collaboration between USAC and Yokohama has been instrumental in supporting the growth of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in North America, offering drivers a professional, competitive environment to develop their skills.
2026 race schedules and classes
The 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama season will feature 14 races across seven tracks, beginning at Sebring International Raceway in March.
The Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama championship will open its season in February at Apex Motor Club, with 12 races across six events throughout the year.
Both championships will continue to feature the 911 GT3 Cup (type 992.1) and the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport in four classes:
- GT3 Cup Pro-Am
- GT3 Cup Masters
- Cayman Pro-Am
- Cayman Masters
Meanwhile, the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America will return with a four-round schedule in 2026, featuring multi-class competition for the same pair of Porsche race cars. Drivers will compete in GT3 Cup Pro-Am, GT3 Cup Am, Cayman Pro-Am, and Cayman Am categories, all on Yokohama’s ADVAN tires.
Commitment to the future
“Porsche Sprint Challenge North America is a leading one-make racing series in North America,” said Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s motorsports senior manager. “It offers aspiring racers, as well as seasoned professionals, an incredible opportunity for adrenaline-fueled racing and a professional environment.”
“Yokohama Tire has become an integral part of USAC’s success story,” added Kevin Miller, president & CEO of USAC Racing. “Their passion for racing and commitment to technology perfectly align with our mission to deliver competitive, professional, and exciting motorsport experiences. We’re thrilled to continue building on that momentum together as we enter a new season of growth and on-track intensity.”
With Yokohama’s continued support and a refreshed calendar of events, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America are set for another season of competitive racing and continued growth as the foundation of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in North America.
