The Heart of Racing Event Preview | 2026 VIRginia International Raceway
The Heart of Racing at VIR
The Heart of Racing has made 10 starts in IMSA WeatherTech at VIR since 2020:
Best Starting Position: 1st - 2022
Best Finish: 2nd - 2022, 2024 in GTD
Podium Finishes: 4
Team Notes
The No. 27 Heart of Racing Team enters the GT-only weekend at VIR leading the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD team standings.
The No. 27 squad has earned three podium finishes this season and led 96 of 142 laps at Road America.
Tom Gamble returns to VIR after earning a third-place GTD finish in his first start at the circuit in 2025.
Hannah Grisham and Hannah Greenemeier enter VIR with three consecutive overall Motul Pole Awards in Michelin Pilot Challenge competition. Grisham began the streak at Watkins Glen, becoming the first woman in more than 20 years to earn an overall Michelin Pilot Challenge pole. Greenemeier followed at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park before Grisham secured the team’s third consecutive pole at Road America.
At Road America, the Hannahs and the No. 26 crew received the CrowdStrike Endurance, Teamwork and Speed Award presented by IMSA Radio.
No. 27 Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage Team Information
Driver Lineup: Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello, Tom Gamble
Series / Class: IMSA WeatherTech - GTD
Current Championship Standings: 1st
Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello
3 starts at VIR (first start: 2018)
Best VIR finish: 13th - Formula 4 US Championship
Tom Gamble
1 start at VIR (first start: 2025)
Best VIR finish: 3rd - 2025 in IMSA WeatherTech
Chatting with the drivers…
Tom Gamble: “I’m excited to be heading back to VIR! It’s a great circuit, and we had some good pace there last year. We had a frustrating Road America after leading a majority of the race, so we’ll be hoping to get back on that podium!”
Previous Race: Road America
Started: 2nd
Finished: 15th
Laps: 142/142
Laps Led: 96
No. 26 Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage Team Information
Driver Lineup: Hannah Grisham, Hannah Greenemeier
Series / Class: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge - GS
Current Championship Standing: 8th
Hannah Grisham
6 starts at VIR (first start: 2023)
Best VIR finish: 5th - 2023 in SRO Pirelli GT4 America
Hannah Greenemeier
4 starts at VIR (first start: 2024)
Best VIR finish: 6th - 2024 in SRO Pirelli GT4 America
Chatting with the drivers…
Hannah Greenemeier: “I’m excited to get back on track at VIR. It’s a great track with plenty of passing. It’s always fun to climb the esses and then get up to Oak Tree. We have been building momentum, and hopefully everything falls into place this weekend. The team is doing a fantastic job both at the track and at the shop, so we really want to get that podium. Huge thank you to The Heart of Racing for the opportunity to drive this year.”
Previous Race: Road America
Started: 1st
Finished: 9th
Laps: 43/43
Laps Led: 4
Catch the Action
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge RACE: Saturday, August 22, at 2:15pm EDT
Peacock Streaming Coverage (US): LIVE - Flag-to-flag beginning at 2:15pm EDT
International Streaming Coverage: LIVE - 2:15pm EDT IMSA YouTube Channel
IMSA WeatherTech Championship QUALIFYING: Saturday, August 22 at 4:45pm EDT
Peacock Streaming Coverage: LIVE – 4:45pm EDT
International Streaming Coverage: LIVE – 4:45pm EDT on the IMSA YouTube Channel
IMSA WeatherTech Championship RACE: Sunday, August 23, at 12:10pm EDT
NBC Network Coverage: LIVE – Flag-to-flag beginning at 12:00pm EDT
Peacock Streaming Coverage: LIVE – Flag-to-flag beginning at 12:00pm EDT
International Streaming Coverage: LIVE – 12:00pm EDT IMSA YouTube Channel
IMSA WeatherTech Race 9 of 11: VIR
Track Length / Type: 3.27-mile, 17-turn road course
Race Length: Two hours, 40 minutes
IMSA Michelin Pilot Race 8 of 10: VIR
Track Length / Type: 3.27-mile, 17-turn road course
Race Length: Two hours
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