The 2026 season is heading toward its grand finale as SRO America returns to the Racing Capital of the World for the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, October 9-11, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bringing together the GT World Challenge America powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge championships, this year’s event will feature an expanded international GT3 field for eight hours of endurance racing at one of motorsports’ most iconic venues.
As the final event of the season for all series on track throughout the weekend, the stakes will be high throughout the paddock. With championship battles reaching their conclusion and teams preparing for one send-off at Indianapolis, every stint, pit stop, and position will carry added importance.
Whether you’re joining us trackside at Indianapolis Motor Speedway or following the action from home, there are plenty of ways to stay connected to every session, every battle, and every championship-defining moment.
With live streaming, onboard cameras, television coverage, and behind-the-scenes content across SRO America’s digital platforms, you won’t have to miss a lap as the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour brings the 2026 season to a close.
Where to Watch Along
As always, SRO America offers a wide range of viewing options designed to give fans complete access to the race weekend. From practice and qualifying to eight hours of wheel-to-wheel racing, there are plenty of ways to follow the action from Friday through Sunday.
SRO RaceControl
For the most immersive and comprehensive race weekend experience, SRO RaceControl gives fans the ability to customize how they watch, and there’s no better time to have a front-row seat to the action.
Powered by Vbrick’s enterprise-grade streaming platform, SRO RaceControl features multiple live camera feeds and onboard views from throughout the field. The enhanced multiviewer provides expanded coverage across SRO America’s championships, allowing viewers to follow the battles that matter most.
With an international GT3 field competing alongside the North American championship contenders, RaceControl offers fans an opportunity to keep an eye on the cars and drivers they want to follow throughout the eight-hour contest, as well as all other series on track throughout the weekend.
FS1 Highlights
For fans unable to catch the races live, GT World Challenge America powered by AWS and Pirelli GT4 America will once again be featured on FOX Sports FS1 through dedicated one-hour highlight programs.
The broadcasts showcase the defining moments from the weekend, from race-winning performances and championship battles to the on-track drama that unfolds over the course of the season finale.
GTWorld on YouTube
The GTWorld YouTube channel remains the home of live global SRO motorsports coverage.
Every qualifying session and race across all series is streamed live and free, featuring expert commentary and integrated timing and scoring. Fans can also access a rotating selection of onboard camera views throughout the weekend for an even closer look.
For the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, the channel will be an essential destination for following the eight-hour race as teams navigate changing conditions, driver changes, pit strategies, and the transition from daylight into darkness.
The channel also features a complete library of past races, highlights, and on-demand content from throughout the season and previous years, making it easy to catch up on anything you missed.
SRO Motorsports Twitch
For fans looking for a more interactive viewing experience, tune in through the SRO Motorsports Twitch channel.
Alongside live race coverage, Twitch provides a real-time community experience where fans can discuss the action, react to key moments, and follow the weekend together. Broadcast hosts will also engage with viewers throughout the sessions and keep the conversation going as the championship battles unfold.
How to Stay Connected
Stay connected throughout the DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour event and beyond by following SRO America’s championships across our social media channels.
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Pirelli GT4 America: Instagram | Facebook | X
GT America powered by AWS: Instagram | Facebook | X
TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing School: Instagram | Facebook | X
Official event hashtag: #Indy8H