How to Watch the Pilot Challenge at VIR
IMSA Pilot Challenge · Virginia International Raceway · Alton, VA · Saturday, August 22, 2026. Here's the start time, TV channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on Peacock- EventPilot Challenge at VIR
- SeriesIMSA Pilot Challenge
- DateSaturday, August 22, 2026
- Start time2:10 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- TrackVirginia International Raceway, Alton, VA (a 3.27-mile (Full Course) road course)
- Watch onPeacock ↗Subscription
How to watch IMSA Pilot Challenge at Virginia International Raceway
The Pilot Challenge at VIR — an IMSA Pilot Challenge race at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA — is set for Saturday, August 22, 2026, with coverage around 2:10 PM ET. IMSA Pilot Challenge streams live on Peacock (subscription).
TV: there's no linear-TV broadcast — this one is streaming-only.
Streaming: watch live on Peacock (subscription) — web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, smart TVs and game consoles.
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About the Pilot Challenge at VIR
The Michelin Pilot Challenge is IMSA's principal production-based support series, tracing its lineage to the Motorola Cup first contested in 1997 and later known as the Grand-Am Cup and Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge before taking its current name in 2019. Races run two hours with a required pit stop and driver change.
Pilot Challenge at VIR — key facts
Past Pilot Challenge at VIR winners
| 2025 | Jan Heylen / Luca Mars (RennSport1, GS) |
Heylen and Mars won the 2025 GS drivers' championship.
About Virginia International Raceway
A road-racing circuit near Danville, Virginia, that originally opened in 1957. Its 3.27-mile Full Course can be reconfigured into six layouts, including the North, South and Patriot courses.
Hosts SCCA, IMSA and MotoAmerica events; two configurations can be run simultaneously.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Pilot Challenge at VIR start?
The Pilot Challenge at VIR (IMSA Pilot Challenge) is scheduled for about 2:10 PM ET on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at RacingOnTV.net converts them to your local zone.
What channel is the Pilot Challenge at VIR on?
The Pilot Challenge at VIR streams live on Peacock (subscription).
Is the Pilot Challenge at VIR on TV?
The Pilot Challenge at VIR isn't on linear TV — it's a streaming-only broadcast. You can watch it live on Peacock (subscription) — web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, smart TVs and game consoles on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Where can I watch the Pilot Challenge at VIR?
Watch the Pilot Challenge at VIR on Peacock — streaming live on Peacock (subscription) — web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, smart TVs and game consoles. Use the Watch button above to go straight to the broadcast on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
How can I stream the Pilot Challenge at VIR live?
You can stream it on Peacock (subscription) — web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, smart TVs and game consoles.
Where is the Pilot Challenge at VIR held?
The race is at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, a 3.27-mile (Full Course) road course.
Who won the Pilot Challenge at VIR last time?
Jan Heylen / Luca Mars (RennSport1, GS class) is the defending winner of the Pilot Challenge at VIR.
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