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

click to enlarge

August 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

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.