MICHELIN AND IMSA AT VIR MISSING THE FANS THIS YEAR Michelin enters its fifth year at VIRginia International Raceway as entitlement partner So much of the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR revolves around fan of the Michelin GT Challenge in 2020. activity. The race is IMSA’s first this year without fans, but that doesn’t mean there won’t still be fan involvement. The Michelin GT Challenge serves as a GT-only showcase From watch parties to a fan contest looking ahead to the 2021 Rolex for IMSA’s premier WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 24 At Daytona, there are several ways to stay connected virtually. and an opportunity for the factory-backed and supported Additionally, after a three-race absence, the Michelin Man is back at GT Le Mans class teams from BMW, Chevrolet Corvette and VIR. Keep an eagle eye on the Michelin Man around the circuit this Porsche to win the race overall. weekend to see where he may be placed. Fierce racing in the GT Daytona class often occurs behind the GTLM class, with up to 10 automotive brands vying for supremacy. The winners are vying for special gold, silver or bronze Michelin Man trophies. The IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge series—named for the MICHELIN® Pilot® family of consumer tires—adds its own road-relevant cars in the GS and TCR classes. The combination of one dozen brands race in Pilot Challenge, and its two-hour races often make for one exciting event during the weekend. Copyright ©2020 Michelin North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved..