2026 monthly endurance series

WEC Series
Hypercar & GT

Six-minute heats with alternating Hypercar and GT races. Keep the car running: maintenance happens under green flag or between heats.

At a glance

Quick Specifications

Use this summary for setup and tech inspection. The detailed rules below control if a question arises.

Heat length
6 minutes
Classes
Hypercar and GT · alternate by race
Chassis
Commercial 4-inch, two- or three-piece flexi
Gearing
Hypercar: open 64-pitch · GT: 64-pitch 15/34
Rear axle
Solid 3/32-inch metal
Maximum width
83 mm (approximately 3.26 inches)
Rear clearance
0.047-inch minimum
Front clearance
0.010-inch minimum at pan and center section

Complete requirements

Race Format & Technical Rules

01

Race Format

  • This is an endurance race. There are no backup cars during any race.
  • All necessary car maintenance must be done under green flag or between heats.
  • Each heat is 6 minutes. There is no stoppage for an ailing car other than to collect it.
  • Hypercar and GT alternate by race: Hypercar for race 1, GT for race 2, and so on.
02

Motors & Gearing

  • Hypercar: Mid-America Eagle, Chicagoland CR102, or Mid-America Road Runner motor. Open 64-pitch gearing.
  • GT: Mid-America Stomp motor. 64-pitch gearing with a 15-tooth pinion and 34-tooth spur.
  • All motors must remain factory sealed and unopened and bear the manufacturer’s permanent identifying etching on the can.
03

Chassis

  • Use a commercially available 4-inch, two- or three-piece flexi frame.
  • Commercially available light pans by the same manufacturer are permitted.
  • Lead weight may be added as needed, securely attached to the top of the chassis.
  • Frame cutting is prohibited except for a minor increase in the rear bearing or bushing opening to allow adjustability.
  • The motor may be soldered in place. Motor braces and pin tubes are permitted.
  • Tape is permitted on either side of the frame; underside tape must lie completely flat.
  • Maximum car width is approximately 3.26 inches (83 mm).
  • Minimum rear clearance is 0.047 inch; minimum front pan and center-section clearance is 0.010 inch. Measure with the complete car on a slotted tech plate.
  • The car body must have front-wheel decals in place.
04

Axle, Bushings & Bearings

  • A continuous-diameter 3/32-inch solid metal rear axle is required. Titanium and exotic alloys are prohibited.
  • Bearings, oilites, or bushings are permitted. Flatted axles are permitted.
05

Body Requirements

  • Bodies must be painted and display at least three numbers.
  • Driver figures are optional but recommended.
  • Cut bodies along the mold lines and mount them without exaggerating their appearance or aerodynamic performance.
  • No added wing material is permitted.

Approved bodies

Hypercar

BodyManufacturerOrder no.Thickness
Mercedes LMPMid-America9590.007″
Porsche 919 LMPMid-America9840.007″
Ferrari P2 LMPMid-America9580.007″
Toyota WEC LMP (not high downforce)Mid-America950 or 9620.007″
Lamborghini SC63JK ProductsB169A or B169B0.007″ or 0.010″
Bravo ConceptJK ProductsB166A or B166B0.007″ or 0.010″

Approved bodies

GT

BodyManufacturerOrder no.Thickness
Morgan AeroJK ProductsB103B0.010″
Jaguar GTSJK ProductsB161B0.010″
Dodge ViperJK ProductsB59B0.010″
Ferrari MaranelloJK ProductsB62B0.010″
Cadillac CTSJK ProductsB75B0.010″
Aston MartinJK ProductsB76B0.010″
Chevrolet Corvette C6JK ProductsB78B0.010″
Mustang GTD DTMJK ProductsB168B0.010″
Kelly CorvetteKelly Racing Products—0.010″