Corvettes Headed to Le Mans and Pikes Peak in 2026

GM to field four Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs at Le Mans, two Corvettes at Pikes Peak this year

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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General Motors will have a strong presence in major motorsports events this year, with four Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and two Corvettes taking on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The Le Mans entry will be the largest Corvette Racing program at the iconic endurance race, while the Pikes Peak competitors will include IndyCar racer JR Hildebrand and hillclimb specialist Tracy Gaudu.

Why it matters

Corvette's participation in these high-profile events showcases the brand's global racing ambitions and commitment to performance. The Le Mans entry will pit the American sports car against top GT3 competitors from around the world, while the Pikes Peak runs will highlight the Corvette's versatility on the challenging mountain course.

The details

The four Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs at Le Mans will be entered by the official Corvette Racing program, as well as customer teams TF Sport and 13 Autosport. The Le Mans grid will feature 25 cars in the LMGT3 class, with the Corvettes aiming to beat out rivals like Ferrari, Aston Martin, McLaren, and Mercedes-AMG. At Pikes Peak, IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand will pilot a 2026 Corvette, while Tennessee-based hillclimb specialist Tracy Gaudu will return with her 2008 Corvette Z06.

  • The 24 Hours of Le Mans is scheduled for June 13-14, 2026.
  • The 104th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place on June 21, 2026.

The players

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R

The racing version of the Corvette Z06 sports car, featuring the same production aluminum chassis frame and 5.5-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine as the road-going model.

JR Hildebrand

An IndyCar racer who will drive a 2026 Corvette at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Tracy Gaudu

A hillclimb specialist from Tennessee who will compete at Pikes Peak in her 2008 Corvette Z06.

TF Sport

A customer team that will field two Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs in the full-season FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

13 Autosport

A customer team that will enter a Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with owner/driver Orey Fidani and IMSA teammates Matt Bell and Lars Kern.

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What they’re saying

“Getting there, spending race week with all the other competitors, seeing what everybody else is doing, really seeing the variety of what's up on the mountain every year—but doing so by being among that community—it really punches you in the face.”

— JR Hildebrand, IndyCar racer (Autoweek)

“I knew that I loved to hillclimb after my first one in Pineville, Kentucky, but didn't take the leap in applying for Pikes Peak until this year. Each year, I'd watch the live feed on YouTube and could imagine my car in Colorado on the start line.”

— Tracy Gaudu, Hillclimb specialist (Autoweek)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Corvette's strong presence at both Le Mans and Pikes Peak this year showcases the brand's global racing ambitions and the versatility of its sports cars, from competing against the world's best GT3 cars to tackling the challenging Pikes Peak hill climb.