DriveTeq Endurance Racing – Mid Ohio Sports Car Course 2026

Date/Time
Date(s) - October 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Categories

• Racing

TWO SERIES & LOTS OF ENDURANCE RACING: DriveTeq’s 2026 “Arrive & Drive” endurance race program will include Enduro Elite (EE) (nee Lucky Dog Racing Canada (LDRC)) and American Endurance Racing (AER) rules. Since 2014, DriveTeq has been participating in low budget, high value endurance racing in Ontario at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (nee Mosport, (CTMP)), Calabogie Motorsports Park (CMP), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (MidO), Shannonville Motorsports Park (SMP) and Watkins Glen International (WGI). Event format is as follows:

Friday October 16 – Practice/qualifying endurance race

Saturday-Sunday October 17-18 – 8-hour races each day

DriveTeq’s emphasis is on the following:

1. Seat time to improve both driving and racing skills;
2. Expanding & transitioning performance drivers’ driving ecosystem to include racing;
3. Driver safety;
4. Professional, organized, respectful, welcoming & fun culture; and
5. A reasonable budget!

THE SERIES:

In each of the EE and AER organizations that we plan to run in 2026, the bar for racing experience is reasonably accessible with DriveTeq’s program preparation.  The cars in each series are required to be properly prepared with racing safety equipment and our DriveTeq cars are professionally prepared and systematically maintained for the safety and enjoyment of our clients. EE and AER groups race cars by lap time. EE qualifies cars during the race while AER groups during a qualifying period on Fridays prior for each race weekend. Overall, we expect drama, comedy, dance, and lots of fun. The following is each organization’s rules of participation:

1. Enduro Elite, visit https://enduroelite.ca/
2. AER, visit www.americanenduranceracing.com 

 THE CARS:

1. #821 – Our beautiful BMW art car inspired E82 128i #821 race car (Code Name: GINA) has been tested over multiple race-weekends and numerous single-day rentals and found to be fast, safe, reliable, comfortable, and handles well. Join the team in 2026!
2. #822 – Our second BMW art car inspired E82 128i #822 race car (Code Name: MARILYN) has been updated like her sister to better compete on race-weekends and equally found to be fast, safe, reliable, comfortable, and handles well. Join the team in 2026!
3. #177 – The car that was responsible for all of the BMW E82 128i builds (Code Name: HULK) was built to be an example of low horsepower + great handling = astonishing lap times & driver satisfaction. Join the team in 2026! 

VINTAGE VIDEO:

THE SCHEDULE:

TRACK/LOCATION:Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio.  Yet another of the great historic North American racetracks and site for several famous races.  Thirteen turns, 3.862km (2.4mi), including the famous Bus Stop, Keyhole, long downhill straight(ish), Madness, and “Esses”. Definitely a drivers track. Space is limited.

 EVENT DATE: October 16-18, 2026 – Mid Ohio with AER

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: Subject to agreement to terms and conditions contained in the DriveTeq Racing Agreement.

THE TEAM FORMAT: We are running a program that is consistent with our philosophy which is to have a lot of laughs racing well prepared, less expensive cars (delivering big value) on an economic and safe basis. The program is well organized, professional and efficient. We also want everyone to get a lot of seat time without stressing you.  Gina, Marilyn and the Hulk will be driven by 5 drivers per race day on an equitable basis.

COST ELEMENTS (What you are paying for): We have worked out a budget based upon the team structure set above. The cost per person includes:

• Race car build, set up and ongoing maintenance (tires, fluids, brakes, duct tape, expected general repairs)
• DriveTeq staff personnel travel, food and accommodation
• Race entry fees
• DriveTeq’s race equipment
• DriveTeq race car gas
• DriveTeq race collision insurance – $12.5k+HST deductible
• DriveTeq administration, organization and insurance
• Miscellaneous event costs

Cost exclusions for each participant racer are transportation to events, accommodation, food and annual participant licensing fees for each series. You will need to get a fire suit, shoes, socks, underwear and gloves, HANS device and a Snell 2020 or newer closed face helmet, preferably with built-in IMSA style two-way radio communication.

COST PER RACE WEEKEND:

1. #82X – $7000 per driver for MidO. Three-day event. Five (5) drivers
2. Additional fee to practice on October 16th

ACCOMMODATION: 

1. TBA – at additional cost, reservations made. Contact us for details

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

1. At bottom of this page complete the Booking process;
2. You will receive a “Booking Pending” email;
3. On our approval, a “Booking Confirmed” email will be delivered with event details, total remittance amount, and payment instructions (interac e-transfer or cheque); and
4. Payment will complete the registration process.

Important Notes: Unpaid or partially paid applicants are subject to cancellation without notice. Detailed communications provided in advance of races.

Further questions and how to get involved, please call Gerry 416 809-6803 or Rick 416 938-2730.  UNBELIEVABLE FUN!

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