About the ChampCar Endurance Series
Since 2009, ChampCar has been 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) nonprofit 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, with minors requiring 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 are governed by the BCCR. Cars are tech inspected and penalties are transparent.
- On-site tech inspectors
- Race control and compliance logs
- Flagtronics support at select events
OEM support and contingency
Select manufacturers support ChampCar teams with racer programs and contingency payouts.
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.
Why people stay
Real racing, real tracks, real people, and a community that makes grassroots endurance racing feel accessible.
See ChampCar in action
Watch the promo video for a quick look at the series, the cars, and the atmosphere that makes ChampCar what it is.