The 2024 VSCA SportsCar Championship returns to action this Saturday with the JRT Summer Sprint, set to take place at the iconic Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. As the seventh round of the championship and the fourth round of the Sprint Cup, this race promises to deliver intense competition and strategic racing. This two-hour and forty-minute endurance event will test the mettle of drivers and teams, particularly given the unpredictable weather forecast, which includes a 29% chance of rain towards the end of the race.

Track and Race Conditions

Road America, renowned for its challenging 14-turn, 4.00-mile layout, will host the VSCA series for the third time. Historically, the race has seen relatively clean competition, with only one caution period in each of the past two years.

However, following the significant multi-car accident at Watkins Glen, both fans and competitors are anticipating a potentially dramatic race. This event also marks the final race before the VSCA summer break, adding an extra layer of significance as teams aim to head into the hiatus with momentum.

GTP Class: Championship Battle Intensifies

In the GTP class, championship leaders #3 Mayer Simspeed Performance Porsche are looking to recover from a disappointing seventh-place finish at Watkins Glen. Their lead over the #111 HAC Racing Cadillac has shrunk to just 96 points, making this race crucial for their championship aspirations.

The #88 DS Racing eSports Team Cadillac arrives with significant momentum, having secured their first-ever VSCA win at Watkins Glen.

Additionally, the #51 World Of SimRacing Team Cadillac, eager to rebound from a post-race penalty that cost them a win last time out, is determined to climb to the top of the podium at Road America.

LMP2 Class: A Battle of Resilience

The LMP2 class sees the #18 Gowin Racing Dallara P217 attempting to solidify their championship lead after a major crash at Watkins Glen saw them finish fifth, eight laps down.

With their points advantage now at 103 over the #46 Rising Panda Racing Dallara, they are in damage control mode. The #46 team, also affected by a post-race penalty last round, will be looking to capitalize on any opportunity to close the gap further.

Meanwhile, GSE Racing eSports' #86 Dallara P217 is on a high, following their first class victory at Watkins Glen, but they must improve on their seventh-place finish at Road America last year to stay in contention. Notably, FRS Simsport has withdrawn their #621 Dallara P217 from the championship, reducing the field but heightening the stakes for the remaining teams.

GT PRO Class: Tight at the Top

In the GT PRO class, the #84 Fischer Motorsport Porsche retook the points lead with a victory at Watkins Glen. Drivers Benjamin Fischer, Florian Eigner, and Simon Ball will be looking to build on this success after their first-ever VSCA win.

However, their teammates in the #44 Fischer Motorsport Porsche have dropped to second in the standings, 72 points behind, and are still searching for their first win of the season.

The #67 Kinetic Racing Porsche, sitting third in the championship, aims to continue their strong form following a recent win at COTA. Newcomers Vulture Motorsports, with their #216 Porsche, have already shown promise by setting the fastest lap in Free Practice 1.

GT AM Class: Underdogs Rising

The GT AM class features the #93 Digital Chicane Ferrari, which dominated at Watkins Glen and is now seen as a strong contender for another victory. Drivers Ryan Koprowski and Kyle Loh have demonstrated exceptional pace, often rivaling GT PRO teams.

The championship leaders, #5 Screeching Moose Motorsports Mercedes, have been consistently performing with back-to-back second-place finishes, maintaining a substantial 391-point lead. The #29 Firestorm Motorsport Mercedes, currently third in the standings, is eager to return to the podium for the first time since February.

However, the grid will miss the #161 MMTQ Racing Ferrari, which has withdrawn from the series for the remainder of the season due to external circumstances.

Broadcast and Conclusion

Fans can catch all the action live on Green Flag TV, with the broadcast starting at 15:50 GMT and the green flag expected at around 16:00 GMT.

As the VSCA SportsCar Championship heads into its summer break, the JRT Summer Sprint at Road America is set to provide an exhilarating mix of strategy, speed, and endurance racing. With championship battles tightening and unpredictable weather looming, this race promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2024 season.

Official JRT Summer Sprint Entry List

Ovr	No.	Car	Team
1.	1	Porsche 963 GTP	Grizzly Motorsports
2.	3	Porsche 963 GTP	Mayer Simspeed Performance
3.	4	Porsche 963 GTP	Fischer Motorsport
4.	5	Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo	Screeching Moose Motorsports
5.	6	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	Torque Freak Racing
6.	10	Acura ARX-06 GTP	NGC Esports Team By Rubis Gás
7.	11	Dallara P217	Vision 1 Motorsports
8.	12	BMW M4 GT3	Delta Racing
9.	14	Dallara P217	Fischer Motorsport
10.	15	Cadillac V-Series.R GTP	Composite Performance
11.	016	Ferrari 296 GT3	Vulture Motorsports
12.	16	Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo	Dangler Performance
13.	017	Ferrari 296 GT3	Vulture Motorsports
14.	18	Dallara P217	Gowin Racing
15.	19	Porsche 963 GTP	Trading Paints Racing
16.	21	Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3	GSE Racing eSports
17.	29	Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo	Firestorm Motorsport
18.	33	Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo	Mayer Simspeed Performance
19.	34	Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo	Mayer Simspeed Performance
20.	42	Cadillac V-Series.R GTP	DS Racing eSports Team
21.	44	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	Fischer Motorsport
22.	46	Dallara P217	Rising Panda Racing
23.	048	Dallara P217	SCOWRS Esses Racing
24.	50	Acura ARX-06 GTP	Bravo Snow Schatten
25.	51	Cadillac V-Series.R GTP	World Of SimRacing Team
26.	55	Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3	RaceTech Competition
27.	66	Dallara P217	VRG Sport
28.	67	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	Kinetic Racing
29.	69	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	North Sim Racing
30.	77	Acura ARX-06 GTP	Motorsports Factory
31.	80	Ferrari 296 GT3	Digital Chicane
32.	83	Ferrari 296 GT3	Off in the Esses Racing
33.	84	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	Fischer Motorsport
34.	86	Dallara P217	GSE Racing eSports
35.	88	Cadillac V-Series.R GTP	DS Racing eSports Team
36.	93	Ferrari 296 GT3	Digital Chicane
37.	94	Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo	Full Send Racing
38.	111	Cadillac V-Series.R GTP	HAC Racing
39.	116	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	Vulture Motorsports
40.	119	Ferrari 296 GT3	Trading Paints Racing
41.	123	Dallara P217	Tri-State Racing
42.	151	BMW M4 GT3	World Of SimRacing Team
43.	216	Dallara P217	Vulture Motorsports
44.	312	Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo	Real Pixel Motorsport
45.	321	Dallara P217	Tri-State Racing
46.	333	Dallara P217	Tri-State Racing
47.	555	Ferrari 296 GT3	DS Racing eSports Team
48.	830	Cadillac V-Series.R GTP	Team Heartcore
49.	911	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	RPM Racing
50.	992	Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)	DS Racing eSports Team