Wickens Gets Last-Minute Call for Road America GTD Endurance Debut

August 2, 2026

• Wickens received Wednesday call-up to pilot DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R alongside Mason Filippi and Charlie Eastwood, marking his first IMSA endurance outing since 2017 Rolex 24 LMP2 drive.
• Canadian driver brings European endurance credentials including 24 Hours of Nürburgring and four NLS six-hour races in TCR machinery, plus nearly two-hour CTMP sprint stint demonstrating extended-run capability.
• Funding constraints derailed full-season endurance plans while transporter fire forced Laguna Seca withdrawal. Team returned at Watkins Glen with Wickens resuming sprint duties at CTMP before Road America opportunity emerged.
• Filippi qualified ninth in GTD class Saturday. Wickens confident in tri-driver lineup’s winning potential despite minimal preparation time, citing competitive sprint-race performances and factory pro Eastwood’s experience as foundation.

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