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CORVETTE RACING AT DETROIT: The Hometown Team!
GTD PRO Corvettes hope to increase championship lead in Motor City
DETROIT (May 25, 2026) – The Motor City’s hometown team is back in downtown Detroit this weekend armed with championship points leads.
Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports and Chevrolet are set for Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic – the annual 100-minute sprint race that will see the team’s two Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs race around Detroit’s Renaissance Center for the third straight year.
The yellow No. 3 and No. 4 Pratt Miller Corvettes are part of a 10-car entry in GTD PRO for the fifth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The squad is aiming for its first victory around the downtown street circuit and improve on last year’s second-place finish.
Tommy Milner, the fastest GTD PRO driver in last year’s race, and Nicky Catsburg – teammates in the No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R – lead the GTD PRO Drivers Championship on the strength of two consecutive podium finishes, including a runner-up finish earlier this month at Laguna Seca. The pairing also hasn’t finished lower than fourth in any race this year and lead Chevrolet’s charge to the top of the GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship standings.
In the No. 3 Corvette, Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims are hoping that another strong showing Detroit will elevate them in the points standings. Last year’s GTD PRO champions were class runners-up a year ago at the Renaissance Center as Sims set the fastest race lap; Garcia also was the pole-winner two years ago.
This is the third appearance for the Corvette/Pratt Miller squad and the rest of the GTP and GTD PRO cars at the downtown Detroit circuit, which runs around the Renaissance Center and is the shortest on the calendar at nine turns and 1.654 miles around. The program previously scored three victories at the Belle Isle circuit.
The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 30. It will air live on NBC at 4 p.m. ET with streaming coverage on Peacock in the U.S., and IMSA’s YouTube channel internationally. IMSA Radio will air all on-track sessions at IMSA.com along XM 206, SiriusXM Online 996.
CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R PRE-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “This is a short race but an important for everyone on the team. There will be a lot of people both from Team Chevy and also from Pratt Miller at the track. It’s nice to give the people who maybe don’t come to these races but still work on our cars a close look at the Corvettes they help design or build. Hopefully we can have a good result for them. I feel like Alex and I have been fast there in the past even though we haven’t quite gotten yet a win in Detroit. It would be a big deal for us to achieve that this year, so let’s see if we can make it happen.”
ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’ve really enjoyed racing in Detroit the last couple of years with Corvette and Pratt Miller. To me, it’s an enjoyable track with a lot of challenges… bumpy, low-speed corners and the long straight where you really be brave on the brakes for an overtake. Our Corvette has been fast there, and last year’s finish was a big momentum push for us in the championship. I’d love to be able to have a similar result this year in front of so many GM guests and the Corvette fans.”
TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The Detroit street race is a unique one. It’s the one street event that we get to race at in GTD PRO. You don’t know what to expect a lot of times going into it because so much can happen with the concrete walls all around you and just the nature of street tracks in general. But everyone at Corvette Racing and Pratt Miller realize that this is one of the most important races we’ll do this year. It’s in the backyard of Chevrolet and the team, so there will be a lot of support for both our Corvettes. Things haven’t worked out too well for our car at Detroit the last two years but we come in with a lot of momentum and the championship lead. We’re going to keep the same mindset as we have so far this season and hopefully that nets us a podium finish or better.”
NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “This is an important race for everyone on the team. It’s an exciting one for all of us, too, as we know there will be a ton of employes, family and friends from GM and the Pratt Miller team. So we will do our best to perform and execute well for them, and hopefully that leads to a win for one of our Corvettes. Obviously I hope it is Tommy and me! The first three races have gone quite well. We have been able to minimize mistakes and take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. So let’s see what happens. It’s true that this is a very short, rough track where there aren’t a lot of places to pass. But we have seen the last two years that a lot can happen. As long as you can hang around to the end, you have a chance. That is our goal.”
IN HIS OWN WORDS: Jim Campbell Ahead of Detroit
This weekend’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix and Detroit Sports Car Classic is a showcase for GM Motorsports – and especially for Corvette Racing. The presence of Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports and activities surrounding the Grand Prix will highlight what makes the Corvette line so important to Chevrolet, says Jim Campbell, Jim Campbell, Vice President, Performance and Motorsports Commercial Operations, General Motors:
Corvettes race at a wide variety of venues in IMSA. From your perspective, how important is it for people to see Corvette competing on-track at Detroit?
“This is a significant part of why we race. Corvette is America’s sports car. We also consider it a great example of technology transfer and performance in the Chevrolet portfolio. We gain valuable information every time one of our Corvettes is on the racetrack. At the same time, it is definitely a point of pride for everyone within Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and General Motors to see and hear the Corvettes go around this track in our hometown and in front of so many people that support Corvette Racing and cheer us on. It’s very special.”
The relationship between production and motorsports is a hallmark of Corvette Racing. How does Chevrolet tell that story on a weekend like Detroit?
“There is no better way to illustrate the racetrack-to-showroom relevance of Corvette than by racing in championships like IMSA and at a high-visibility event like the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The two Corvettes from Pratt Miller Motorsports are instantly recognizable both by sight and sound. Visually, there is no mistaking the design of the mid-engine Corvette. The sound of the 5.5-liter, production-derived, flat-plane V8 engine is just as recognizable. We are proud to race what we sell across all of our competition groups within Chevrolet, and that obviously includes Corvette.”
Are there other avenues off-track where that story is evident?
“The relationship between Corvette Racing and Corvette fans is extremely important. That’s why we are so proud of the Corvette Corrals that we host at many IMSA tracks. They give our race teams and our production team members the opportunity to directly interface with our Corvette owners through meet-and-greets, Q&As and hospitality. A special aspect of this Corvette Corral is that it is on top of the Beaubien Garage and overlooks the pitlane and the start/finish line. It’s a fantastic view and one we are proud to provide our Corral guests. In addition, our Chevrolet Motorsports display at Spirit Plaza is a place where fans can learn more about our cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.”
There are hundreds of GM employees who work in the Detroit area and touch the Corvette program. How special is it to give them the opportunity to get up close and see some of the results of their work on a weekend where this might be the only time each year they get to see the Corvette race cars up close?
“To me, this is one of the most satisfying parts of seeing the Corvette Racing program compete at Detroit. Across our group, we have seen first-hand the wide-eyed looks of first-time race attendees from our company who are involved on the Corvette program in a number of behind-the-scenes areas. Whether they are involved in a design, engineering or commercial capacity, the pride and excitement that we see when they look inside the Corvette Z06 GT3.R or watch it fly by on the racetrack is instant. We’re proud of their contributions to the ‘One Team’ approach that has been a hallmark of Corvette Racing for more than two decades.”
2026 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Points
GTD PRO Drivers Standings
1. Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 971
2. Connor De Phillippi/Neil Verhagen – 920
3. Harry King/Nick Tandy – 908
4. Christopher Mies/Frederic Vervisch – 897
5. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 827
GTD PRO Teams Standings
1. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 971
2. No. 1 Paul Miller Racing – 920
3. No. 77 AO Racing – 908
4. No. 65 Ford Racing – 897
5. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 827
GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings
1. Chevrolet – 1027
2. Porsche – 1011
3. BMW – 986
4. Ford – 960
5. Lamborghini – 853
CORVETTE RACING BY THE NUMBERS: Detroit
• 1: As in one manufacturer and one model of car for the 28th consecutive year in sports car racing: Chevrolet and the Corvette
• 2: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at Detroit – Corvette C6.R (2007-08) and Corvette C8.R/Z06 GT3.R (2020-present)
• 3: Wins in Detroit for Corvette Racing in five starts – 2007 and 2008 in GT1, and 2021 in GTLM (although it was a non-points event)
• 8: Victories at Detroit for Chevrolet in IMSA competition. In addition to three wins for Corvette Racing, Corvette Daytona Prototypes won overall each year on Belle Isle from 2012-2016
• 15: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001
• 17: Wins in 2025 for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R across six different series including one each for AWA (Rolex 24) and Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports (VIR)
• 33: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
• 40: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Tom Van Rompuy at Fuji in September for TF Sport
• 73: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year
• 84: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. TF Sport’s Peter Dempsey joined the list at Imola in the WEC season-opener
• 154: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 118 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, five in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and GT America and two in the European Le Mans Series
• 376: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999
• 492,332.29: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. The program should surpass the half-million mile mark at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans
Corvette Racing at Detroit (wins in bold)
2007 (Belle Isle) – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 1st in GT1
No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Olivier Beretta – 2nd in GT1
2008 (Belle Isle) – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1
No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Olivier Beretta – 1st in GT1
2021 (Belle Isle unofficial race) – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM
No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM
2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 10th in GTD PRO (Garcia pole)
No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 9th in GTD PRO (Milner fastest race lap)
2025 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 2nd in GTD PRO (Sims fastest race lap)
No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 6th in GTD PRO
Ryan Smith
CORVETTE RACING AT DETROIT: The Hometown Team!
GTD PRO Corvettes hope to increase championship lead in Motor City
DETROIT (May 25, 2026) – The Motor City’s hometown team is back in downtown Detroit this weekend armed with championship points leads.
Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports and Chevrolet are set for Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic – the annual 100-minute sprint race that will see the team’s two Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs race around Detroit’s Renaissance Center for the third straight year.
The yellow No. 3 and No. 4 Pratt Miller Corvettes are part of a 10-car entry in GTD PRO for the fifth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The squad is aiming for its first victory around the downtown street circuit and improve on last year’s second-place finish.
Tommy Milner, the fastest GTD PRO driver in last year’s race, and Nicky Catsburg – teammates in the No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R – lead the GTD PRO Drivers Championship on the strength of two consecutive podium finishes, including a runner-up finish earlier this month at Laguna Seca. The pairing also hasn’t finished lower than fourth in any race this year and lead Chevrolet’s charge to the top of the GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship standings.
In the No. 3 Corvette, Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims are hoping that another strong showing Detroit will elevate them in the points standings. Last year’s GTD PRO champions were class runners-up a year ago at the Renaissance Center as Sims set the fastest race lap; Garcia also was the pole-winner two years ago.
This is the third appearance for the Corvette/Pratt Miller squad and the rest of the GTP and GTD PRO cars at the downtown Detroit circuit, which runs around the Renaissance Center and is the shortest on the calendar at nine turns and 1.654 miles around. The program previously scored three victories at the Belle Isle circuit.
The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 30. It will air live on NBC at 4 p.m. ET with streaming coverage on Peacock in the U.S., and IMSA’s YouTube channel internationally. IMSA Radio will air all on-track sessions at IMSA.com along XM 206, SiriusXM Online 996.
CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R PRE-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “This is a short race but an important for everyone on the team. There will be a lot of people both from Team Chevy and also from Pratt Miller at the track. It’s nice to give the people who maybe don’t come to these races but still work on our cars a close look at the Corvettes they help design or build. Hopefully we can have a good result for them. I feel like Alex and I have been fast there in the past even though we haven’t quite gotten yet a win in Detroit. It would be a big deal for us to achieve that this year, so let’s see if we can make it happen.”
ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’ve really enjoyed racing in Detroit the last couple of years with Corvette and Pratt Miller. To me, it’s an enjoyable track with a lot of challenges… bumpy, low-speed corners and the long straight where you really be brave on the brakes for an overtake. Our Corvette has been fast there, and last year’s finish was a big momentum push for us in the championship. I’d love to be able to have a similar result this year in front of so many GM guests and the Corvette fans.”
TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The Detroit street race is a unique one. It’s the one street event that we get to race at in GTD PRO. You don’t know what to expect a lot of times going into it because so much can happen with the concrete walls all around you and just the nature of street tracks in general. But everyone at Corvette Racing and Pratt Miller realize that this is one of the most important races we’ll do this year. It’s in the backyard of Chevrolet and the team, so there will be a lot of support for both our Corvettes. Things haven’t worked out too well for our car at Detroit the last two years but we come in with a lot of momentum and the championship lead. We’re going to keep the same mindset as we have so far this season and hopefully that nets us a podium finish or better.”
NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “This is an important race for everyone on the team. It’s an exciting one for all of us, too, as we know there will be a ton of employes, family and friends from GM and the Pratt Miller team. So we will do our best to perform and execute well for them, and hopefully that leads to a win for one of our Corvettes. Obviously I hope it is Tommy and me! The first three races have gone quite well. We have been able to minimize mistakes and take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. So let’s see what happens. It’s true that this is a very short, rough track where there aren’t a lot of places to pass. But we have seen the last two years that a lot can happen. As long as you can hang around to the end, you have a chance. That is our goal.”
IN HIS OWN WORDS: Jim Campbell Ahead of Detroit
This weekend’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix and Detroit Sports Car Classic is a showcase for GM Motorsports – and especially for Corvette Racing. The presence of Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports and activities surrounding the Grand Prix will highlight what makes the Corvette line so important to Chevrolet, says Jim Campbell, Jim Campbell, Vice President, Performance and Motorsports Commercial Operations, General Motors:
Corvettes race at a wide variety of venues in IMSA. From your perspective, how important is it for people to see Corvette competing on-track at Detroit?
“This is a significant part of why we race. Corvette is America’s sports car. We also consider it a great example of technology transfer and performance in the Chevrolet portfolio. We gain valuable information every time one of our Corvettes is on the racetrack. At the same time, it is definitely a point of pride for everyone within Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and General Motors to see and hear the Corvettes go around this track in our hometown and in front of so many people that support Corvette Racing and cheer us on. It’s very special.”
The relationship between production and motorsports is a hallmark of Corvette Racing. How does Chevrolet tell that story on a weekend like Detroit?
“There is no better way to illustrate the racetrack-to-showroom relevance of Corvette than by racing in championships like IMSA and at a high-visibility event like the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The two Corvettes from Pratt Miller Motorsports are instantly recognizable both by sight and sound. Visually, there is no mistaking the design of the mid-engine Corvette. The sound of the 5.5-liter, production-derived, flat-plane V8 engine is just as recognizable. We are proud to race what we sell across all of our competition groups within Chevrolet, and that obviously includes Corvette.”
Are there other avenues off-track where that story is evident?
“The relationship between Corvette Racing and Corvette fans is extremely important. That’s why we are so proud of the Corvette Corrals that we host at many IMSA tracks. They give our race teams and our production team members the opportunity to directly interface with our Corvette owners through meet-and-greets, Q&As and hospitality. A special aspect of this Corvette Corral is that it is on top of the Beaubien Garage and overlooks the pitlane and the start/finish line. It’s a fantastic view and one we are proud to provide our Corral guests. In addition, our Chevrolet Motorsports display at Spirit Plaza is a place where fans can learn more about our cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.”
There are hundreds of GM employees who work in the Detroit area and touch the Corvette program. How special is it to give them the opportunity to get up close and see some of the results of their work on a weekend where this might be the only time each year they get to see the Corvette race cars up close?
“To me, this is one of the most satisfying parts of seeing the Corvette Racing program compete at Detroit. Across our group, we have seen first-hand the wide-eyed looks of first-time race attendees from our company who are involved on the Corvette program in a number of behind-the-scenes areas. Whether they are involved in a design, engineering or commercial capacity, the pride and excitement that we see when they look inside the Corvette Z06 GT3.R or watch it fly by on the racetrack is instant. We’re proud of their contributions to the ‘One Team’ approach that has been a hallmark of Corvette Racing for more than two decades.”
2026 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Points
GTD PRO Drivers Standings
1. Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 971
2. Connor De Phillippi/Neil Verhagen – 920
3. Harry King/Nick Tandy – 908
4. Christopher Mies/Frederic Vervisch – 897
5. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 827
GTD PRO Teams Standings
1. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 971
2. No. 1 Paul Miller Racing – 920
3. No. 77 AO Racing – 908
4. No. 65 Ford Racing – 897
5. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 827
GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings
1. Chevrolet – 1027
2. Porsche – 1011
3. BMW – 986
4. Ford – 960
5. Lamborghini – 853
CORVETTE RACING BY THE NUMBERS: Detroit
• 1: As in one manufacturer and one model of car for the 28th consecutive year in sports car racing: Chevrolet and the Corvette
• 2: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at Detroit – Corvette C6.R (2007-08) and Corvette C8.R/Z06 GT3.R (2020-present)
• 3: Wins in Detroit for Corvette Racing in five starts – 2007 and 2008 in GT1, and 2021 in GTLM (although it was a non-points event)
• 8: Victories at Detroit for Chevrolet in IMSA competition. In addition to three wins for Corvette Racing, Corvette Daytona Prototypes won overall each year on Belle Isle from 2012-2016
• 15: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001
• 17: Wins in 2025 for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R across six different series including one each for AWA (Rolex 24) and Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports (VIR)
• 33: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
• 40: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Tom Van Rompuy at Fuji in September for TF Sport
• 73: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year
• 84: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. TF Sport’s Peter Dempsey joined the list at Imola in the WEC season-opener
• 154: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 118 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, five in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and GT America and two in the European Le Mans Series
• 376: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999
• 492,332.29: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. The program should surpass the half-million mile mark at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans
Corvette Racing at Detroit (wins in bold)
2007 (Belle Isle) – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 1st in GT1
No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Olivier Beretta – 2nd in GT1
2008 (Belle Isle) – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1
No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Olivier Beretta – 1st in GT1
2021 (Belle Isle unofficial race) – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM
No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM
2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 10th in GTD PRO (Garcia pole)
No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 9th in GTD PRO (Milner fastest race lap)
2025 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 2nd in GTD PRO (Sims fastest race lap)
No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 6th in GTD PRO
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