IMSA Support Series Surge: Michelin Pilot Challenge Averages 39.5 Entries, VP Challenge Peaks at 33 Cars in 2025
IMSA’s Michelin Pilot Challenge averaged 39.5 entries per race in 2025, while the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge hit a season-high 33-car grid. These trends show rising class stability, expanding participation, and new GT3 momentum across IMSA support series.
China’s Motorsports Fan Base Surges 30% as $11.39B Market Accelerates with 11.22% CAGR by 2025
China’s motorsports fan base is projected to climb 30% by 2025, pushing the components market to $11.39B. Data trends show how tech adoption, sponsorship expansion, and event investment are fueling a new era of growth across Asia Pacific.
Bathurst 1000 2025 Shatters Viewership Records: 5.5 Million Tune In for Motorsport’s Wildest Show
A rain-soaked Mount Panorama, seven safety cars, and a last-lap comeback fueled the biggest Bathurst audience in history — with 5.5 million viewers proving Australia’s love for motorsport is stronger than ever.
Liberty Media’s $4.5B MotoGP Takeover Puts $400M U.S. Market in Play by 2027
Liberty Media’s €4.2B MotoGP acquisition signals a shift in U.S. motorsports economics. With 2B annual fan impressions and a $400M revenue target by 2027, MotoGP is set to follow Formula 1’s rapid expansion under Liberty’s strategy.
MX-5 Cup’s 50-Point 2025 Thriller Signals High-Potential Boost for IMSA
The 2025 MX-5 Cup championship is separated by just 50 points, with Jeremy Fletcher and Nathan Nicholson locked in a parity-driven duel. This fierce competition showcases the series’ ability to captivate fans and strengthen IMSA’s event appeal.
Private Equity Eyes Supercars Championship in 15% Growth Push
Private equity is accelerating into motorsports, with valuations climbing 15% annually across PE-backed teams. Australia’s Supercars Championship is emerging as a prime target, combining regional dominance with scalable global potential.