Petit Le Mans
Atlanta’s premiere Motorsports event is the Petit Le Mans, or “Little Le Mans”. Since 1998 the Petit Le Mans has brought a version of the famous French race and many of the same cars and teams to the Atlanta area. The event covers 4 days in October and includes over a dozen different races from no less than 4 different series.
When & Where Is The 2026 Petit Le Mans
The event runs Wednesday, September 30 through Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, GA 30517. The venue is Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta at 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, GA 30517. The main 10-hour endurance race itself is on Saturday, October 3.
What Race Series Are At The 2026 Petit Le Mans
It’s a packed four-day multi-series weekend built around the Petit Le Mans finale:
- IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship — the headline event, a 10-hour endurance race (GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, GTD classes) that closes out the season and the Michelin Endurance Cup.
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge — “FOX Factory 120,” with GS and TCR classes.
- VP Racing SportsCar Challenge — two shorter races (LMP3, GSX, GTDX classes).
- Porsche Carrera Cup North America — two races.
- Mazda MX-5 Cup — two races (ND2 class).
2026 Petit Le Mans Schedule
Wednesday, September 30: Practice and qualifying sessions run through the day for VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, Mazda MX-5 Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup, and Michelin Pilot Challenge, from 9:05 AM through 5:00 PM.
Thursday, October 1: More qualifying and practice in the morning, then VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Race 1 (1:10 PM), Mazda MX-5 Cup Race 1 (2:15 PM), WeatherTech Championship Practice 2 (3:20 PM), Porsche Carrera Cup Race 1 (5:25 PM), Michelin Pilot Challenge qualifying (6:25 PM), and WeatherTech Championship Practice 3 that evening (7:30–9:00 PM, under lights).
Friday, October 2: VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Race 2 (8:30 AM), Mazda MX-5 Cup Race 2 (9:35 AM), the FOX Factory 120 Michelin Pilot Challenge race (11:40 AM), WeatherTech Championship qualifying (2:20 PM), and Porsche Carrera Cup Race 2 (3:55 PM).
Saturday, October 3: The big one — the Motul Petit Le Mans runs from roughly 12:10 PM to 10:10 PM ET, a 10-hour race that starts in daylight and finishes under the lights.
Logistics: Tickets, Parking, Camping
The 2025 Petit Le Mans was a sell-out event, and they’re expecting 2026 to be just as big — so if you want a specific corral or reserved spot, earlier is better. In fact, many of the Corrals are already sold out.
Tickets
Road Atlanta is a Ticketmaster-only track — be wary of third-party resale sites. Digital tickets and any parking/camping passes are delivered to your Ticketmaster/NASCAR Tracks app account. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult, and all events are rain-or-shine with no refunds.
Parking
The above graphic from Ticketmaster shows the current Corral stats as 9/17/26. This graphic does not include BMW CCA and Hagerty corrals, which are not sold through Ticketmaster.
The track is adding over 1,000 new parking spaces this year behind Turn 10 on the west side of the property, with paid passes ($80) also granting access to the Turn 3, Turn 9, inside-Turn-10, Spectator Hill, and Tower Paddock lots on Saturday. Beyond that, standard on-site parking add-ons run $90, plus a golf cart pass for $130. If you’d rather not pay, there’s free parking at Lanier Raceway across the street, plus another free lot beyond registration, both with free shuttles into the track.
| Corral | Porsche Corral | Corvette Corral | Hagerty Drivers Club | BMW CCA | Cadillac V‑Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Porsche owners only | Corvette owners only | Hagerty Drivers Club members | Active BMW CCA members | Cadillac V‑Club members; Cadillac vehicles only |
| Days covered | Typically Available All Days | Typically Available All Days | Saturday only | Typically Available All Days | Fri – Sat (2 days) |
| Price | Sold Out | Sold Out | $3252‑person package | See Registration | See Registration |
| What’s included | Reserved brand-only parking Amenities vary by year, not published in advance | Reserved brand-only parking Amenities vary by year, not published in advance | 2 one-day Saturday tickets Infield parking at Ultimate Fan Drive & Infield Way Hospitality tent, soft drinks & snacks all day | 1 vehicle space in the BMW corral Hospitality tent, member raffles, socials Parade laps on the circuit Requires a 4-Day Super Ticket (bought via BMW CCA) | On-site parking pass (Cadillacs only) 2 two-day passes to the hospitality chalet Catered meals, snacks, beverages On-track parade lap + exec meet & greets |
| Registration status | Sold out | Sold Out | Open | Open, limited spaces | Early RSVP phase |
| How to sign up | Via Ticketmaster | Via Ticketmaster | Learn More | Contact BMW CCA Peachtree Chapter for current status | RSVP via Cadillac V‑Club |
Camping
Reserved RV camping opens at 3:00 PM the Tuesday of race week, while non-reserved RV and tent camping opens Wednesday at 8:00 AM. Tent camping is $115, and non-reserved RV/camper passes run $230 (which includes a tow-vehicle pass). Non-reserved passes are sold as a 4-night block covering Wednesday through Saturday, and everyone camping needs to depart Sunday morning to mid-afternoon.
Currenlly 2026 camping, including tent, reserved and non-reserved RV are all sold out. Camping and RV spaces are being sold on the resller market, though be careful not to get caught up in one of the many ticketing scams on the internet.
Hospitality Options
If you want a step up, there’s the Podium Club — all-inclusive hospitality on the first floor of the Michelin Tower with a 4-day super ticket, club/rooftop access, infield parking, and views of the front straight, pits and paddock — plus branded fan corrals (Hagerty, Cadillac, and marque-specific corrals like Porsche/Corvette) that typically include dedicated parking and hospitality. michelinracewayroadatlanta
Below is a chart of all of the significant ficketing and paid hospitality options availabe:
| Tier | General Admission | Ultimate Fan Club | Podium Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier level | Entry | Mid | Premium |
| Price | $96.50 – Saturday only $107.85 Fri-Sat $119.20 – 4 Day (Wed-Sat) Per person | $482.37 per person | $800per person, tax included |
| Access | Single-day, 2 day or 4-day super ticket (Wed–Sat) | Single-day or 4-day super ticket (Wed–Sat) + All Other Road Atlanta Spectator Events Atlanta SpeedTour featuring Trans Am, MotoAmerica, HSR The Mitty, Drift Atlanta, the HSR Classic 10Hr | 4-day super ticket (Wed–Sat) + club/rooftop access Thursday evening through Saturday |
| Paddock access | Included with every ticketed admission | Included with every ticketed admission | Included, plus climate-controlled viewing of the front straight, paddock, and pit lane |
| Parking | Not included — free lots (Lanier Raceway, beyond registration) or paid lots ($90) | Add-on: $90 | Included — exclusive infield parking with private shuttle to Michelin Tower |
| Food & drink | General concessions and food trucks only | General concessions and food trucks only | Thursday evening wine night (3 hrs) with hors d’oeuvresFriday: light breakfast, lunch buffet, snacksSaturday: light breakfast, lunch buffet, dinner buffet, snacksAll-inclusive soda, water, beer, wine & spirits inside the club |
| Extras | Parking – $90 Tent Camping – $115 Golf Cart Pass – $130 Non Reserved RV / Camper = $230 (includes tow vehicle pass for pull-behind campers) | Parking – $90 Tent Camping – $115 Golf Cart Pass – $130 Non Reserved RV / Camper = $230 (includes tow vehicle pass for pull-behind campers) | Exclusive Podium Club gift (1 per guest)Exclusive Podium Club member hat (1 per guest)Special guest appearances |
| Best for | Budget-conscious fans, first-timers, families | Repeat fans who want access to all Road Atlanta events, but still maintain the option to add on infield parking, camping or other benefits. | VIP experience, corporate hosting, no-hassle comfort |
| Where to buy | Purchase tickets | Ultimate Fan Club | Podium Club |
History Of the Petit Le Mans
Petit Le Mans was first run in 1998, conceived as a companion event to the 24 Hours of Le Mans — “little Le Mans” — and has been held at Road Atlanta every year since (with a rain-shortened race in 2015 being a notable exception). It became the 10-hour, twilight-into-night endurance classic that traditionally caps the IMSA season. Over the years it’s served as the finale for the American Le Mans Series, then the merged TUDOR United SportsCar Championship/WeatherTech SportsCar Championship after ALMS and Grand-Am merged in 2014. It’s also been the swan song for several race car classes — 2022 marked the final race for the DPi class, 2021 was the last race for GTLM, and 2023 saw the final appearance of LMP3 and the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R before Chevrolet’s switch to GT3 machinery. The 2026 edition is the 29th annual running, following a “truly blockbuster crowd” in 2025 that the track expects to keep growing, hence the new parking expansion.
How To Watch The 2026 Motul Petit Le Mans
Can’t attend in person, or want to watch the races days you can’t make in person. Our friends over at Traction have a Petit Le Mans watch and live stream guide.
Here is a brief overview of the details:
How To Watch Or Stream The Petit Le Mans
On Broadcast/Cable TV the Petit Le Mans will be show across several channels. In order to watch the full 10 hours of the race you’ll need to stream.
12:00 pm-3:00 pm – Your Local NBC Station
3:00 pm-10:30 pm – NBCSN
How To Live Stream The Petit Le Mans
The 29th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans and all primary races of the extended weekend will stream in the US on Peacock.
The primary races (Petit Le Mans, VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, Porsche Carrerra Cup) will be streamed on Peacock. Additional races such as the MX-5 cup are broadcast on IMSA TV.
Petit Le Mans Experience Gallery
Where The Petit Le Mans Fits In the 2026 IMSA Schedule
IMSA has already announced their 2026 schedule, including the 2026 dates for the Petit Le Mans, which will be held at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta September 30th-October 3rd, 2026.
More details on the 2026 as they are available.
