Ferrari Challenge North America 2026 2 2026-04-11 2026-04-11 The Coppa Shell and Coppa Shell Am field takes center stage at the historic 3.74-mile Sebring International Raceway for the first sprint of the Florida double-header. The primary challenge for the drivers is navigating the notoriously uneven surface of "Sunset Bend" and the abrasive concrete of the Ullman Straight, which demand precise suspension management from the Ferrari 296 Challenge cars. The objective for pole-sitter Mike Chen is to repeat his dominant performance from the season opener at Thermal, utilizing his clear track position to pull away from the heavy mid-pack congestion early in the 30-minute race. Strategically, managing tire pressures on the scorching Sebring asphalt is the ultimate goal for the crews. The goal for Chuck Whittall, starting from the front row, is to execute an aggressive standing start to leapfrog Chen and control the pace through the tight technical sections of the hairpin. The tactical focus for the Coppa Shell Am pack, led by Blake Rosser, is to navigate the high-speed "Bishop" bend without incident, staying within the slipstream of the Pro cars to build a gap over their class rivals. With the Florida humidity reaching its peak, the ultimate goal is to conquer the brutal airport-circuit and claim a hard-earned victory. 2464906