AUSTIN, Texas – With an eye to the return of its roots in GT Racing in North America, SRO Motorsports America has announced the debut of a new series for 2021, GT America.

The new single driver sprint format harkens back to the original World Challenge sprint series format and features both late and early model GT3 variants, SRO’s newest category GT2, as well as GT4 platforms.

The 2021 season will have seven rounds and 14 races. The event is configured as a Friday to Sunday event. The series will follow their normal driver classification process with an emphasis on Bronze drivers.

“We are excited to announce GT America. Single driver sprint racing has always been part of our DNA,” said SRO Motorsports America President and CEO Greg Gill. “By bringing together our existing GT2 and GT4 sprint entrants with GT3 cars, we’ll create a dynamic grid destined to produce great racing for drivers and teams in our Sprint format.”

To enhance the race weekend experience, GT America drivers have access to SRO’s GT Paddock Club, a hospitality suite to relax, dine and entertain family, friends and business guests. Additionally, GT America races will be streamed live globally on the SRO GT World YouTube Channel as well as broadcasted on CBS Sports Network.

In addition, GT World Challenge America powered by AWS will return with a consistent look to build momentum and growth in GT racing. The American contingent of the new global GT World Challenge will feature seven rounds, two-driver 90-minute doubleheaders, and a featured race in conjunction with the Intercontinental GT Challenge powered by Pirelli Indianapolis 8 Hour.

In an effort to reduce costs, race weekends will be limited to three-days – Friday thru Sunday. The opportunity for all-Pro line-ups has also been confirmed to further enhance the grid.

For 2021, the Pirelli GT4 America division shifts gears and focuses on the SprintX format featuring two-driver, 60-min doubleheaders that are jam packed with action.

The popular TC America championship will continue to feature three distinct categories, with SRO’s TC and TCA staying unchanged for 2021. For next year, TC America will feature a new category dubbed TCX. This class will feature the recently launched BMW M2 CS Racing along with other SRO homologated platforms.

The 2021 schedule features a mix of the best circuits in North America. The season will kick off in California at Sonoma Raceway and conclude at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The annual summer break will allow for an increased American focus on SRO’s featured event – Total 24 Hours of Spa – with American drivers and teams encouraged to be a part of the world’s greatest GT event.

2021 SRO Motorsports America Schedule

March 5-7 – Sonoma Raceway – Sonoma, Calif.
April TBA – Circuit of the Americas – Austin, Texas
May 21-23 – Canadian Tire Motorsports Park – Bowmanville, Ontario
June 11-13 – Virginia Int’l Raceway – Alton, Va.
Aug. 27-29 – Road America – Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Sept. 17-19 – Watkins Glen – Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Oct. 15-17 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Indianapolis, Ind.