Yokohama Tire renewed its partnership with the United States Auto Club (USAC) as the official tire partner and presenting sponsor for the USAC-sanctioned Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West by Yokohama for the 2026 season.
This is the sixth consecutive year Yokohama has partnered with the Porsche Sprint Challenge.
Yokohama Porsche Sprint Series Tires and Schedule
Yokohama’s ADVAN A005 racing slicks and ADVAN A006 rain tires serve as the spec tires for the one-make series.
Porsche Sprint Challenge North America will feature 14 races at seven tracks in 2026, beginning at Sebring International Raceway in March. The USA West schedule includes 12 races at six tracks and will open at Apex Motor Club in February.
Featured classes include GT3 Cup Pro-Am, GT3 Cup Masters, Cayman Pro-Am and Cayman Masters.
Porsche Endurance Challenge North America Returns on ADVAN Tires
Yokohama will also return as the official tire of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America for the third straight season. The four-race season will feature drivers competing in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport and 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992.1), all on ADVAN A005/A006 tires. For 2026, the series will run four classes: GT3 Cup Pro-Am, GT3 Cup Am, Cayman Pro-Am and Cayman Am.
“USAC is a leader in motorsports and the Porsche Sprint Challenge series is an integral piece of our overall racing strategy,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s senior vice president of marketing & product management. “We’re excited and honored to continue our long-term partnership with USAC and showcase the capabilities of our ADVAN racing slicks.”
“Porsche Sprint Challenge North America is a leading one-make racing series in North America,” said Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s motorsports senior manager. “It offers incredible opportunity for adrenaline-fueled racing and a professional environment.”
2026 Race Schedule
2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama Schedule:
March 6-8: Sebring International Raceway
March 27-29: Barber Motorsports Park
April 10-12: Sonoma Raceway
May 7-9: Circuit of The Americas
June 19-21: Virginia International Raceway
Aug. 14-16: Road America
Sept. 11-13: Road Atlanta
2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama Schedule:
Feb. 6-8: Apex Motor Club
April 10-12: Sonoma Raceway
May 7-9: Circuit of The Americas
May 29-31: Sonoma Raceway (Velocity Invitational)
Aug. 14-16: Road America
Sept. 4-6: WeatherTech Raceway
2026 Porsche Endurance Challenge North America Schedule:
March 6-8: Sebring International Raceway
April 10-12: Sonoma Raceway
Aug. 14-16: Road America
Sept. 11-13: Road Atlanta
“Yokohama Tire has become an integral part of USAC’s success story,” said Kevin Miller, president & CEO of USAC Racing. “Its passion for racing and commitment to technology perfectly align with our mission to deliver competitive, professional, and exciting motorsport experiences. We’re thrilled to continue building on that momentum together.”
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