2025 IMSA Battle on the Bricks
The 2025 IMSA Battle on the Bricks (officially known as the 2025 Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks) was a sports car race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on September 21, 2025. It was the tenth round of the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship, as well as the fourth round of the Michelin Endurance Cup.
Background
Preview
International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) president John Doonan confirmed the race was part of the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship (IMSA SCC) in March 2024.[1] It was the third consecutive year the IMSA SCC hosted a race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2025 IMSA Battle on the Bricks was the tenth of eleven scheduled sports car races of 2025 by IMSA.[1] The race was held at the fourteen-turn 2.439 mi (3.925 km) Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on September 21, 2025.[1]
Standings before the race
Preceding the event, Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet led the GTP Drivers' Championship with 2314 points, 75 ahead of Porsche teammates Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy. Dries Vanthoor and Philipp Eng sat in third, 181 points behind Campbell and Jaminet.[2] The LMP2 Drivers' Championship was led by Dane Cameron and PJ Hyett with 1682 points, 107 points ahead of second-placed Daniel Goldburg. Felipe Fraga and Gar Robinson sat in third, a further 104 points behind.[2] The GTD Pro Drivers' Championship saw Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims leading with 2632 points, 53 points ahead of second-placed Albert Costa. Klaus Bachler and Laurin Heinrich sat in third, 191 points behind Garcia and Sims.[2] In GTD, Philip Ellis and Russell Ward led the Drivers' Championship with 2529 points, 271 points ahead of second-placed Casper Stevenson. Kenton Koch sat in third place, a further 57 points behind.[2] The Teams' Championships were led by Porsche Penske Motorsport, AO Racing, Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports, and Winward Racing, respectively, whilst the Manufacturers' Championships were led by Porsche in GTP, Chevrolet in GTD Pro, and Mercedes-AMG in GTD.[2]
Entry list
The entry list was revealed on September 10, 2025, and featured 53 entries: 12 entries in GTP, 12 in LMP2, 11 in GTD Pro, and 18 entries in GTD.[3]
Qualifying
Saturday's afternoon qualifying was broken into four sessions, with one session for the GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD classes each.[6] The rules dictated that all teams nominated a driver to qualify their cars, with the Pro-Am LMP2 class requiring a Bronze rated driver to qualify the car. The competitors' fastest lap times determined the starting order. The competitors' fastest lap times determined the starting order. IMSA then arranged the grid to put GTPs ahead of the LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD cars.[7]
Qualifying results
Pole positions in each class are indicated in bold and with ‡.
| Pos. | Class | No. | Entry | Driver | Time | Gap | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTP | 60 |  Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian
|
 Tom Blomqvist
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1:14.569 | — | 121 |
| 2 | GTP | 31 | Cadillac Whelen
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Jack Aitken
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1:14.610 | +0.041 | 1‡ |
| 3 | GTP | 40 | Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing
|
.svg.png){kind=small} Louis Delétraz
|
1:14.715 | +0.146 | 2 |
| 4 | GTP | 10 | Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing
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Ricky Taylor
|
1:14.804 | +0.235 | 3 |
| 5 | GTP | 6 |  Porsche Penske Motorsport
|
.svg.png){kind=small} Matt Campbell
|
1:14.910 | +0.341 | 4 |
| 6 | GTP | 93 | Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian
|
Nick Yelloly
|
1:15.005 | +0.436 | 5 |
| 7 | GTP | 25 | BMW M Team RLL
|
 Sheldon van der Linde
|
1:15.125 | +0.556 | 6 |
| 8 | GTP | 24 | BMW M Team RLL
|
.svg.png){kind=small} Dries Vanthoor
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1:15.133 | +0.564 | 7 |
| 9 | GTP | 63 |  Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse
|
 Romain Grosjean
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1:15.170 | +0.601 | 8 |
| 10 | GTP | 7 | Porsche Penske Motorsport
|
 Felipe Nasr
|
1:15.185 | +0.616 | 9 |
| 11 | GTP | 23 | Aston Martin THOR Team
|
.svg.png){kind=small} Roman De Angelis
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1:15.434 | +0.865 | 10 |
| 12 | GTP | 85 | JDC–Miller MotorSports
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Nico Müller
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1:15.566 | +0.997 | 11 |
| 13 | LMP2 | 2 | United Autosports USA
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Nick Boulle
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1:17.846 | +3.277 | 13‡ |
| 14 | LMP2 | 22 | United Autosports USA
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Dan Goldburg
|
1:18.222 | +3.653 | 14 |
| 15 | LMP2 | 99 | AO Racing
|
P. J. Hyett
|
1:18.364 | +3.795 | 15 |
| 16 | LMP2 | 43 |  Inter Europol Competition
|
Jeremy Clarke
|
1:18.573 | +4.004 | 16 |
| 17 | LMP2 | 11 | TDS Racing
|
Steven Thomas
|
1:18.724 | +4.155 | 17 |
| 18 | LMP2 | 18 | Era Motorsport
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Tobias Lütke
|
1:18.787 | +4.218 | 18 |
| 19 | LMP2 | 88 | AF Corse
|
 Luis Pérez Companc
|
1:18.821 | +4.252 | 19 |
| 20 | LMP2 | 52 | PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports
|
Naveen Rao
|
1:19.085 | +4.516 | 20 |
| 21 | LMP2 | 04 | .svg.png){kind=small} CrowdStrike Racing by APR
|
George Kurtz
|
1:19.101 | +4.532 | 21 |
| 22 | LMP2 | 8 | Tower Motorsports
|
John Farano
|
1:19.720 | +5.151 | 22 |
| 23 | LMP2 | 74 | Riley
|
Gar Robinson
|
1:19.966 | +5.397 | 23 |
| 24 | GTD | 27 | Heart of Racing Team
|
Casper Stevenson
|
1:23.088 | +8.519 | 36‡ |
| 25 | GTD Pro | 48 | Paul Miller Racing
|
Dan Harper
|
1:23.259 | +8.690 | 25‡ |
| 26 | GTD | 21 | AF Corse
|
Lilou Wadoux
|
1:23.282 | +8.713 | 37 |
| 27 | GTD Pro | 65 | Ford Multimatic Motorsports
|
Christopher Mies
|
1:23.445 | +8.876 | 26 |
| 28 | GTD Pro | 75 | 75 Express
|
Mikaël Grenier
|
1:23.487 | +8.918 | 352 |
| 29 | GTD Pro | 3 | Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports
|
Alexander Sims
|
1:23.510 | +8.941 | 27 |
| 30 | GTD Pro | 9 | Pfaff Motorsports
|
Andrea Caldarelli
|
1:23.559 | +8.990 | 28 |
| 31 | GTD Pro | 77 | AO Racing
|
Laurin Heinrich
|
1:23.559 | +8.990 | 29 |
| 32 | GTD | 80 | Lone Star Racing
|
 Lin Hodenius
|
1:23.570 | +9.001 | 38 |
| 33 | GTD | 57 | Winward Racing
|
Russell Ward
|
1:23.614 | +9.045 | 39 |
| 34 | GTD Pro | 81 | DragonSpeed
|
 Albert Costa
|
1:23.618 | +9.049 | 30 |
| 35 | GTD Pro | 64 | Ford Multimatic Motorsports
|
Mike Rockenfeller
|
1:23.678 | +9.109 | 31 |
| 36 | GTD | 34 | Conquest Racing
|
Manny Franco
|
1:23.730 | +9.161 | 40 |
| 37 | GTD | 47 | Cetilar Racing
|
Nicola Lacorte
|
1:23.801 | +9.232 | 41 |
| 38 | GTD Pro | 1 | Paul Miller Racing
|
Madison Snow
|
1:23.807 | +9.238 | 32 |
| 39 | GTD | 36 | DXDT Racing
|
Alec Udell
|
1:23.877 | +9.308 | 42 |
| 40 | GTD Pro | 4 | Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports
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Tommy Milner
|
1:23.882 | +9.313 | 33 |
| 41 | GTD | 023 | Triarsi Competizione
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Onofrio Triarsi
|
1:23.931 | +9.362 | 43 |
| 42 | GTD Pro | 14 | Vasser Sullivan
|
Aaron Telitz
|
1:24.062 | +9.493 | 34 |
| 43 | GTD | 19 | van der Steur Racing
|
Anthony McIntosh
|
1:24.319 | +9.750 | 44 |
| 44 | GTD | 12 | Vasser Sullivan
|
Frankie Montecalvo
|
1:24.388 | +9.819 | 45 |
| 45 | GTD | 021 | Triarsi Competizione
|
AJ Muss
|
1:24.457 | +9.888 | 46 |
| 46 | GTD | 78 | Forte Racing
|
Misha Goikhberg
|
1:24.629 | +10.060 | 47 |
| 47 | GTD | 120 | Wright Motorsports
|
Adam Adelson
|
1:24.660 | +10.091 | 48 |
| 48 | GTD | 96 | Turner Motorsport
|
Jake Walker
|
1:24.722 | +10.153 | 49 |
| 49 | GTD | 70 | Inception Racing
|
Brendan Iribe
|
1:24.744 | +10.175 | 50 |
| 50 | GTD | 13 | AWA
|
Orey Fidani
|
1:25.027 | +10.458 | 51 |
| 51 | GTD | 66 | Gradient Racing
|
Till Bechtolsheimer
|
1:25.437 | +10.868 | 52 |
| 52 | GTD | 45 | Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti
|
Graham Doyle
|
1:25.571 | +11.002 | 53 |
| 53 | LMP2 | 73 | Pratt Miller Motorsports
|
Chris Cumming
|
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- 1 The No. 60 MSR Acura was moved to the back of the GTP classification for failing to comply with bodywork tolerances.[10]
- 2 The No. 75 Mercedes-AMG was moved to the back of the GTD Pro classification for violating minimum ground clearance.[11]
Race
Post-race
The final results of GTP allowed Campbell and Jaminet to extend their advantage in the Drivers' Championship by 56 points over teammates Nasr and Tandy.[12] Cameron and Hyett's fifth-place finish allowed them to keep their advantage over Goldburg in the LMP2 Drivers' Championship.[12] The final results in GTD Pro meant García and Sims advantage in the GTD Pro Drivers' Championship was reduced by 35 points over second-place finisher Costa.[12] Ellis and Ward's fifth-place finish allowed them to keep their advantage over Stevenson in the GTD Drivers' Championship.[12] Porsche Penske Motorsport, AO Racing, Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports, and Winward Racing continued to top their respective Teams' Championships. Porsche, Chevrolet, and Mercedes-AMG continued to their Manufacturers' Championship with 1 round remaining in the season.[12]
Class winners are in bold and ‡.
Standings after the race
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References
- ^ a b c O'Connell, RJ; Kilbey, Stephen (March 15, 2024). "IMSA Announces 2025 Calendar". Dailysportscar. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – VIR After Race – Championship Points Standings (Official)" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. August 29, 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Battle on the Bricks – Pre-Event Entry List" (PDF). IMSA.com. IMSA. September 10, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ O’Connell, R. J. (September 10, 2025). "Battle On The Bricks, 53 Entries". Dailysportscar. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Dagys, John (September 10, 2025). "53 Entries for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks – Official Schedule" (PDF). IMSA Alkamel. Alkamel Systems. September 10, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "2025 IMSA Sporting Regulations & Series Supplementary Regulations" (PDF). IMSA. April 30, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks – Qualifying Results" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. September 20, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks – Race Official Starting Grid" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. September 21, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "TP 25-26.pdf" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. September 20, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "TP 25-25.pdf" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. September 20, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Indianapolis After Race – Championship Points Standings (Official)" (PDF). imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com. Alkamel Systems. September 26, 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 23, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ "Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks – Race Official Results (6 Hours)" (PDF). IMSA Alkamel. Alkamel Systems. September 26, 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 8, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025.