Historic Sportscar Racing Sets 2026 Calendar with International Race

Daytona Beach, FL, September 15, 2025

News Summary

The Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) organization has unveiled its 2026 race calendar, featuring an inaugural overseas event, the Le Mans Classic Legend, at Circuit de la Sarthe in France. HSR partnered with Peter Auto to enhance classic racing, showcasing vintage sports cars at major events, including the HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour. The calendar includes eight events across North American circuits, highlighting classic motorsport and high-quality racing experiences, with significant races scattered throughout the year.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – The Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) organization has announced an exciting 2026 calendar featuring its first overseas race in nearly half a century. This upcoming racing season will witness the inaugural Le Mans Classic Legend, scheduled for July 2-5, 2026, at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The event will showcase the HSR NASCAR Classic series, which highlights top-level American stock cars that have been retired from contemporary racing competitions.

This year, HSR enters a new collaboration with Peter Auto, a partnership aimed at enhancing the classic racing experience. As a result, the historically significant 1960s era classic sports cars will be featured in two major events: a special grid at the HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour and the previously mentioned Le Mans Classic Legend. The Daytona Classic is set to run from November 11-15, 2026, marking its 12th edition at the renowned Daytona International Speedway.

The 2026 race calendar comprises a total of eight events across three well-known North American circuits: Daytona International Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. It includes two race weekends at these circuits aimed at maximizing track time for competitors. Notable events include the second annual HSR IMSA Classic, which kicks off the season from January 21-24 during the Rolex 24 At Daytona weekend, featuring authentic sports cars that participated in the Rolex 24 from 1990 to 2010.

The first full points-paying championship weekend will take place at the newly reformatted HSR Sebring Pistons & Props from February 12-15 at Sebring International Raceway. There will also be the 48th running of The Mitty from April 23-26 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

For the fourth consecutive year, the HSR will present the Watkins Glen Classic 6 Hour, scheduled for June 11-14, forming a significant part of the second season of the HSR Classic Endurance Championship. The summer season will include a break in August, during which HSR will support the prestigious Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Pre-Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

The championship season will resume in September with the HSR Road Atlanta Classic 10 Hour, taking place from September 17-20 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The season will conclude with the returning HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour, running from December 2-6 at Sebring International Raceway, marking a return to its traditional end date.

Overall, the updated 2026 HSR race calendar promises to offer thrilling experiences for racing fans and participants alike, with its commitment to celebrating classic motorsport and delivering high-quality racing events across the globe. HSR president John Doonan expressed gratitude towards Peter Auto, ACO, and HSR’s sponsors for their ongoing support and contributions that have enriched the 2026 schedule.

Key 2026 HSR Events

• HSR IMSA Classic: January 21-24, 2026, Daytona International Speedway
• HSR Sebring Pistons & Props: February 12-15, 2026, Sebring International Raceway
• The Mitty: April 23-26, 2026, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
• Watkins Glen Classic 6 Hour: June 11-14, 2026, Watkins Glen International
• Le Mans Classic Legend: July 2-5, 2026, Circuit de la Sarthe, France
• HSR Road Atlanta Classic 10 Hour: September 17-20, 2026, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
• HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour: December 2-6, 2026, Sebring International Raceway

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