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BimmerWorld Racing Announces 2026 Pirelli GT4 America Championship Lineup
Pulaski, Va – Feb 11, 2026
BimmerWorld Racing is excited to announce its return to the 2026 Pirelli GT4 America Championship in SRO Motorsports America with an updated driver lineup and the continued campaign of two BMW Motorsport G82 M4 GT4s.
After a very competitive 2025 season highlighted by a third Am Championship, multiple wins, podiums, and strong performances from both cars, BimmerWorld Racing enters 2026 with renewed momentum and a refreshed driver structure aimed at continued success on track.
In the No. 36 OPTIMA Batteries / Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems USA BMW M4 GT4, James Clay returns, but for the first time since 2021, Clay won’t have his trusty sidekick and fellow three-time Am Champion Charlie Postins as co-driver. Instead, he’ll be joined in the Am class by James Walker, Jr., who transitions from the Pro/Am No. 38. This marks a new chapter for the duo, and both are excited to take on this latest challenge.
The Red Line Oil / Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems USA BMW G82 M4 GT4 will now wear No. 38 and retains its Pro driver Tyler McQuarrie for the 2026 campaign. McQuarrie will share the cockpit with Michael Petramalo for his first year of SRO GT4 America racing. Stepping in as Pro/Am co‑driver, Petramalo’s addition brings fresh energy and talent to the program, adding depth to the experienced and capable lineup.
Both entries will compete across the full Pirelli GT4 America calendar, with the season kicking off at Sonoma Raceway on March 26th.
March 26-29 – Sonoma Raceway
April 24-26 – Circuit of the Americas
May 7-9 – Sebring International Raceway
June 12-14 – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
August 28-30 – Road America
September 25-27 – Barber Motorsports Park
October 8-11 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Fans are encouraged to follow BimmerWorld Racing on social media for team updates, driver features, race results, and behind‑the‑scenes content all season long:
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As always, the team’s efforts are supported by long‑standing partners including OPTIMA Batteries, Red Line Synthetic Oil, Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems USA, PFC Brakes, Diffsonline, and others whose dedication makes racing at this level possible.
OPTIMA Batteries – The Ultimate Power Source. Unbeatable starting power, light weight, superior cycling capability, and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure make the OPTIMA Battery our choice for our own BMW and support vehicle fleet. OPTIMA also delivers the innovative OPTIMA Digital 200+, 400+ and 1200+ Battery Chargers for all automotive and marine batteries.
Red Line Synthetic Oil Corporation – Manufacturers of more than 100 high-end lubricants that have the reputation of performing better than any other product on the market, regardless of price. Using cutting edge technology and premium raw materials, Red Line responds to the technical challenges of today’s performance industry utilizing knowledge gained from racing to create high-performance products for track cars and street vehicles alike.
Lifeline Fire & Safety System – Leading manufacturer of fire safety equipment and fire safety components to the motorsport industry. Lifeline is the factory supplier for fire systems and rain lights for the BMW GT4 cars we race.
Core BimmerWorld technical partners include:
PFC Brakes – Leading brake friction and component manufacturer.
Diffsonline – Provider of differentials and driveline expertise to meet the demanding needs of customers, from street machines to professional race teams.
ABOUT: BimmerWorld is renowned as a leader in BMW aftermarket and tuning expertise, with operations spanning from stock, aftermarket, performance and racing parts sales and development through racing from club to professional levels. BimmerWorld Racing currently campaigns a pair of BMW Motorsport M4 GT4 cars in North America in the SRO GT4 America Championship, where the Virginia-based outfit is a frequent winner and championship contender.
