Indianapolis Motor Speedway | October 9–11, 2026
More than a century of racing history lives within the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Pagoda, the Yard of Bricks, and the grandstands that have witnessed generations of legends make the Racing Capital of the World a fitting place for SRO America to crown its 2026 champions.
Here's everything you need to know before you make the trip to Indianapolis for the season finale.
A Global Finale at the Brickyard
This year's DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour carries weight far beyond North America. The Intercontinental GT Challenge closes out its 2026 campaign at Indy, meaning the drivers and manufacturers who have fought through some of the world's most demanding endurance races will settle their global championship on the IMS road course.
All six American series under the SRO umbrella will share the track, with GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, Pirelli GT4 America, GT America powered by AWS, TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing School, Toyota GR Cup North America, and McLaren Trophy America all on the schedule, and each will decide its 2026 champions before the weekend is through.
That adds up to a packed three days. Qualifying and the first round of support races fill Friday, the 8 Hour takes center stage on Saturday, and Sunday brings one last run of title-deciding races to close the season.
Onsite Activities & Fan Zone
When the cars aren't on track, the Fan Zone is where the weekend keeps moving. Stop by to pick up gear from your favorite SRO America series, explore what the event partners have set up, and grab a bite from local vendors before heading back out to watch the action.
Fans looking to test themselves can jump into the racing simulators and see how their lap of the Indianapolis road course stacks up. It's a lot tougher than the pros make it look!
Premium Hospitality
For fans who want a more comfortable vantage point for eight hours of racing, the GT Drivers Club delivers.
Premium hospitality pairs prime views of the circuit with upscale amenities, giving you a relaxed place to settle in as the race unfolds and the championship picture comes into focus. As day turns to night and the battles intensify, there are few better ways to watch it all play out at one of motorsport's most iconic venues.
Autograph Sessions
With every SRO America championship and the Intercontinental GT Challenge in one paddock, Indy offers the biggest lineup of drivers of the season. Come collect your hero cards and programs, bring your gear and line up to meet the drivers taking on the finale.
- McLaren Trophy and TC America: Friday at 11:30 AM ET
- GT World Challenge America and Intercontinental GT Challenge: Saturday at 9:30 AM ET
- GT4 America, GT America, and Toyota GR Cup North America: Saturday at 2:00 PM ET
Grid Walk and the Indianapolis 8 Hour
Before the green flag flies on Saturday, pit lane opens to fans from 11:15 AM ET. Walk the grid, see the cars up close as teams make their final preparations, and soak up the atmosphere as drivers get ready for the longest race of the SRO America season.
The Indianapolis 8 Hour gets underway at 12:30 PM ET. As the sun sets over the Speedway, headlights, glowing brake discs, and late-race strategy calls take over, with the checkered flag set to fly at 8:30 PM ET.
Join in on the Action
Seven championships, a world-class GT3 field, and a race that runs from day into night at the most famous venue in American motorsport. The season finale has it all.
Get your #Indy8H tickets now and join us at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from October 9–11 to see the 2026 champions crowned.