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About Corvette Racing
Corvette Racing is one of the most storied factory GT programs in the history of motorsport. Founded in 1999 by General Motors and Pratt & Miller Engineering, the team has competed continuously for more than two decades at the highest levels of GT racing — including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
For the 2026 season, Corvette Racing transitions to the new Corvette Z06 GT3.R, a production-based GT3 car built on the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Z06. GT3 regulations mandate that manufacturers build race cars closely derived from their road cars, which means this race car shares its fundamental design with a Corvette you can buy at a dealership — though heavily modified for competition. The flat-plane crank V8 engine, mid-engine layout, and wide-body styling all carry over to the track.
The Car: Corvette Z06 GT3.R
The Z06 GT3.R represents Chevrolet's most ambitious GT3 program. Compared to the previous C8.R GTE cars (which were purpose-built prototypes), the GT3.R must comply with the Balance of Performance (BoP) system — a technical equalizer that levels the playing field among different GT3 manufacturers. This means Corvette Racing competes on equal footing against Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and others, with race results determined by driver skill and strategy rather than outright machinery advantages.
Class: GTD Pro
Both Corvette entries compete in the GTD Pro class, which requires all drivers to be rated Platinum or Gold by the FIA — the highest professional driver ratings. This is the top GT class at Sebring, pitting the world's best GT drivers against one another. Learn more about IMSA classes.
Antonio Garcia (Spain) has been a Corvette factory driver for more than 15 years, making him one of the longest-tenured factory drivers at any manufacturer program. His deep institutional knowledge of Corvette's race cars is invaluable, and he has multiple Sebring class victories to his credit.
Tommy Milner (USA) is a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner and multiple Sebring winner, one of America's most decorated GT racers. His consistency over long stints and ability to manage tire wear makes him especially suited to 12-hour endurance racing.
Nicky Catsburg (Netherlands) is a Dutch factory Corvette driver and former Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) competitor — Germany's prestigious touring car series. His European racing background adds versatility to the lineup.
Sarah Bovy (Belgium) is one of the world's top female professional racing drivers. She competes regularly with the Iron Dames program in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and brings international GT experience to the #4 entry.
Sebring Legacy
Corvette Racing has won multiple class victories at Sebring over their history, making this track a spiritual home for the program. The team returns in 2026 with a new car platform but the same championship pedigree.
What is GTD Pro?
GTD Pro is IMSA's top GT class, requiring fully professional driver lineups. It sits above the gentleman-driver GTD class. Learn more about IMSA car classes →