About the ChampCar Endurance Series

ChampCar is North America's home for real, affordable, competitive endurance road racing. We host 7 to 24 hour events at legendary tracks where everyday drivers and teams race real cars, wheel to wheel.

What is ChampCar?

The ChampCar Endurance Series is a member driven, 501(c)(7) non profit motorsports organization. Our mission is simple: deliver maximum seat time and competitive endurance racing with straightforward rules, fair tech, and an inclusive community.

Whether you build your own car or join an arrive and drive team, ChampCar offers the clearest path to real road racing without huge budgets.

How our events work

  • Endurance formats: Typically 7 hour, 8+7, 10 hour, 12 hour, 14 hour, and 24 hour events.
  • World class venues: Daytona, Watkins Glen, Road America, Laguna Seca, Sebring, CTMP, and more.
  • Team based racing: Multi driver stints with live timing, race control, and on site staff.
  • Transparent rules: The BCCR outlines car points, safety, classes, and penalties.
7 to 24 hours

real endurance racing

Iconic tracks

across North America

All skill levels

from rookies to veterans

Safety first

fair tech and compliance

Who can race?

Anyone 16+ with a valid driver's license (minors require additional approvals) and an active ChampCar membership.

  • New to racing? Join an arrive and drive team.
  • Experienced? Build, prep, and enter your own car.

What cars are eligible?

Production based cars classed by performance points in the BCCR.

  • Classes: A, B, C, D, F, EC
  • Balanced competition via points and penalties
  • OEM based builds with defined upgrades

Safety and fairness

Safety gear, cage, seats, harnesses, and fire systems per BCCR. Cars are tech inspected, penalties are transparent.

  • On site tech inspectors
  • Race control and compliance logs
  • Flagtronics support at select events
View Events and Register Get the Rules Visit the TechDesk

OEM support and contingency

Select manufacturers support ChampCar teams with racer programs and contingency payouts.

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Live coverage and media

Many events feature live shows on ChampCar.Live, plus photo and media access for credentialed outlets.

Volunteer and work with us

Be part of the show: flagging, pit out, timing and scoring, or event operations. Training provided.