IMSA eyes Pacific Northwest and potential NASCAR tie-ins as part of 2028 calendar expansion
IMSA President John Doonan is laying the groundwork for the next major evolution of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar, eyeing 2028 as a target for fresh venues, potential street races, and deeper collaborations with NASCAR.
IMSA President John Doonan: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in a story involving IMSA President John Doonan, Pacific Northwest, WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Here is how the report opens:
IMSA President John Doonan is laying the groundwork for the next major evolution of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar, eyeing 2028 as a target for fresh venues, potential street races, and deeper collaborations with NASCAR. Doonan has made his strongest remarks yet regarding the sanctioning body's desire to expand into untapped markets – specifically pointing to the Pacific…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: IMSA eyes Pacific Northwest and potential NASCAR tie-ins as part of 2028 calendar expansion
- Who’s involved: IMSA President John Doonan, Pacific Northwest, WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and NASCAR. Doonan
- League: Sports Cars
- First reported: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by Motorsport.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with IMSA President John Doonan?
IMSA President John Doonan is laying the groundwork for the next major evolution of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar, eyeing 2028 as a target for fresh venues, potential street races, and deeper collaborations with NASCAR. Doonan has made his strongest remarks yet regarding the sanctioning body's desire to expand into untapped markets – specifically pointing to the Pacific… Motorsport.com reported the story on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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Motorsport.com first reported it on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Sports Cars news.
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