IRON DAMES Sidelined From WEC, IMSA, and ELMS in 2026 After Iron Lynx Drama

December 29, 2025

• The fan-favorite IRON DAMES racing program will be absent from WEC, IMSA, and ELMS in 2026 as financial shockwaves from Iron Lynx’s Lamborghini misadventure continue to ripple through the paddock. We’re losing one of the most visible all-women efforts right when motorsport needs their representation most – and frankly, it’s infuriating that financial mismanagement elsewhere has torpedoed their momentum.
• While the industry debates Balance of Performance politics and manufacturer departures, the real story is what this Iron Lynx collapse means for women’s visibility in top-tier endurance racing. The IRON DAMES weren’t just checking diversity boxes – they were genuine competitors who earned their spots and built a legitimate fanbase that transcended typical motorsport demographics.
• The timing couldn’t be worse, with 2026 shaping up as a rebuilding year across multiple series. Losing the IRON DAMES’ consistent presence means one fewer pathway for women drivers to prove themselves at the highest levels, and one fewer reason for new fans to discover what endurance racing offers. Here’s hoping this “pause” is truly temporary and not motorsport speak for “we’re done.”

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