Toyota’s GR Supra Returns as Official Pace Car for the 2026 NASA Championships
The GR Supra will once again serve as the Official Pace Car for the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Championships, returning to lead the field at one of America’s most iconic road racing venues. The 20th annual NASA Championships will take place September 24–27, 2026, at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida.
Finished in bold GAZOO Racing red, white and black livery, the GR Supra will pace the nation’s top amateur road racers as they compete for NASA National Championship titles. Drivers representing 15 NASA regions from across the country will battle in multiple racing classes during four days of competition, culminating in championship finales on Sunday.
“Toyota is proud to continue supporting grassroots motorsports and the passionate enthusiasts who make it thrive,” said Mike Tripp, group vice president, Toyota Marketing. “We’re excited to return the GR Supra as the Official Pace Car for the 2026 NASA Championships and to be part of this milestone 20th anniversary event at the legendary Sebring International Raceway.”
One of the most celebrated circuits in North American motorsports, Sebring International Raceway has challenged drivers since 1950. Built on the runways of a former Army Air Force training base, the 3.74-mile circuit is renowned for its fast straightaways, technical corners and famously (or infamously) bumpy racing surface. Home to the world-famous 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, the historic venue is a bucket list destination for race enthusiasts, providing a fitting backdrop for NASA’s premier championship event.
“The NASA Championships bring together the very best amateur racers from across the country, and Sebring is one of the most demanding tracks they will ever face,” said Jeremy Croiset, chief executive officer of NASA. “Toyota has been an outstanding partner in helping introduce enthusiasts to performance driving, and we’re thrilled to welcome the GR Supra back as the Official Pace Car for this year’s Championships.”
The GR Supra pace car underscores GAZOO Racing’s ongoing commitment to driving enthusiasts. Through Toyota’s unique partnership with NASA, every new GR sports car owner receives a complimentary one-year NASA membership, including a free High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) track day. Introduced in 2019 for GR Supra owners, the benefit has since expanded to include all GR sports car buyers, helping thousands of enthusiasts experience performance driving in a safe, controlled environment.
As the final model year of the fifth-generation Toyota Supra, the 2026 GR Supra continues to deliver track-worthy performance with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine producing 382 horsepower and 368 lb.-ft. of torque. Available in 3.0, 3.0 Premium and exclusive MkV Final Edition grades, the GR Supra remains one of the most capable and engaging sports cars on the road and on tracks across the world.
Fans unable to attend the NASA Championships in person can watch the action live throughout the weekend via the NASA livestream at DriveNASA.com.
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