{
  "id": 27401,
  "title": "Robert Wickens embraces last-minute call-up for IMSA Endurance debut at Road America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/robert-wickens-embraces-last-minute-call-up-for-imsa-endurance-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T00:53:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/robert-wickens-embraces-last-minute-call-up-for-imsa-endurance-debut-at-road-america/10843623/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadian driver Robert Wickens is set to make his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class endurance debut this weekend at Road America. The surprise call-up came on Wednesday, when he was handed the keys to DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R to replace Salih Yoluc. Wickens will share the car with co-driver Mason Filippi, alongside Charlie Eastwood. Despite the short notice and minimal preparation, Wickens is embracing the challenge with confidence. He emphasizes that the stints in endurance racing are not vastly different from sprint races, and with the proper strategies, success is within reach. The team, led by Wickens and Filippi, is optimistic about their chances of securing a strong performance at the race.",
  "summary": "Robert Wickens is taking a whirlwind turn of events in stride. Armed with short notice and high confidence, the Canadian driver is stepping into the spotlight this weekend to make his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class endurance debut at Road America. Wickens received the call on Wednesday afternoon to drive DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in place of Salih ...…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Nick Yelloly leads Acura 1-2 in IMSA Road America qualifying",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/nick-yelloly-leads-acura-1-2-in-imsa-road-america-qualifying",
        "published": "2026-08-01T22:00:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}