DETROIT, Michigan (May 28, 2026) – After a challenging but competitive start to the upcoming run of sprint races in the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Paul Miller Racing heads to the streets of Detroit determined to bounce back in one of the most demanding races on the calendar.
The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic takes place May 30 on the tight and unforgiving Detroit Street Circuit, where precision, strategy, and qualifying performance are expected to define the outcome of the 100-minute sprint race.
Following Laguna Seca, Paul Miller Racing sits second in the GTD PRO championship standings with 920 points, trailing the No. 4 Pratt Miller Corvette entry by 51 points.
While the Michelin Endurance Cup standings remain unchanged after Detroit, the team continues to lead that championship heading into the summer stretch of the season.
Detroit presents a very different challenge compared to the endurance events at Daytona and Sebring. With two practice sessions and qualifying scheduled for Friday before a final practice session on Saturday morning, teams will have little time to make major setup changes throughout the weekend.
Around the narrow 1.7-mile street circuit featuring nine corners, mistakes are rarely forgiven, and traffic management with the faster GTP class will play a critical role throughout the race.
Qualifying is expected to be especially important, as overtaking opportunities are extremely limited on the confined street course.
Strategy will also differ significantly from the endurance races earlier this season. In a fully green race, teams are likely looking at only a single pit stop, placing even greater importance on track position and execution.
For Paul Miller Racing, Detroit also represents an important opportunity to reset the momentum of its sprint campaign.
While the team has consistently excelled in endurance racing over the past seasons, sprint races have proven to be a more difficult challenge so far in 2026. With the championship battle tightening, maximizing points and avoiding mistakes will be crucial.
Last year’s Detroit weekend proved frustrating for the team, with the narrow confines of the circuit limiting opportunities throughout the race and resulting in finishes of P7 and P11 for the two-car effort.
This season, the focus shifts toward cleaner execution and extracting the maximum possible result from every session.
The No. 1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO will once again be driven by the full-season pairing of Neil Verhagen and Connor De Phillippi as the duo looks to return Paul Miller Racing to the top of the GTD PRO standings.
A total of 21 cars will take the green flag in Detroit, including 11 GTP and 10 GTD PRO entries, creating another intense multi-class challenge on one of the tightest circuits of the season.
Track action begins Friday with two practice sessions and qualifying before Saturday’s 100-minute Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic.
The race will once again test patience, precision, and consistency in a championship fight where every point matters.
Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic – Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 29, 2026
Practice 1: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET
Practice 2: 11:40 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Qualifying: 4:50 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Practice 3: 11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET
Race: 4:10 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. ET
Track Facts
Circuit Length: 1.654 miles (9 turns)
Classes: GTP & GTD PRO only
Entries: 21 total
