Pratt Miller Motorsports gave Michigan racing a major moment during the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix weekend.
On the streets of Downtown Detroit, the No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports Corvette Z06 GT3.R took the GTD PRO win in the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. The car was driven by Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims, who brought Corvette Racing to the top of the class in front of a home state crowd.
For many fans, the Detroit Grand Prix is about the speed, noise, and energy that fills the city. For Pratt Miller, this weekend meant even more. The company is based in New Hudson, Michigan, about 40 miles from Downtown Detroit. That made the win feel like a true hometown victory.
This was not just another race result. It was a reminder that some of the best motorsports engineering in the world is happening right here in Michigan.
Corvette Racing Shines on the Streets of Detroit
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic was a big moment for General Motors brands. Cadillac won overall in the GTP class, while Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports took the GTD PRO victory.
For Corvette Racing, the win carried extra weight. Chevrolet Corvette had not earned a GT points win in Detroit since 2008. That made the No. 3 Corvette’s victory a major moment for the team, the brand, and the fans who packed Downtown Detroit for race weekend.
The Corvette Z06 GT3.R showed its strength throughout the weekend. The team came in prepared, executed under pressure, and handled the tight street course with the kind of precision that defines Pratt Miller Motorsports.
Street racing in Detroit is not easy. The course is narrow, technical, and unforgiving. Every corner matters. Every pit stop matters. Every decision from the team can change the race. That is where Pratt Miller’s experience showed.
Built in Michigan, Proven on the Track
Pratt Miller has been part of Michigan’s racing story for more than 30 years.
Founded in 1989 by Gary Pratt and Jim Miller, the company started with a focus on motorsports. Over time, it grew into one of the most respected engineering and racing organizations in the industry.
Its relationship with Corvette Racing has become one of the most important parts of its legacy. The Corvette Racing program launched in 1997 and quickly became one of the most successful sports car racing programs in the world.
Over the years, Corvette Racing has earned major wins at some of the biggest races in the sport, including Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans. In 2001, Corvette Racing earned an overall win at the 24 Hours of Daytona and its first Le Mans win. In 2015, the team earned its 8th Le Mans victory and completed a major Triple Crown season by winning Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans in the same year.
In 2020, Corvette Racing reached its 100th win. In 2023, Corvette Racing won at Le Mans for the 9th time. That same year, Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports was launched as the program moved into the GT3 era.
That history matters because it shows how long this team has been building toward moments like this one in Detroit.
The Team Behind the Win
What fans see on race day is the final product. The car rolls onto the track, the drivers push the limits, and the crowd watches the battle unfold. But behind every race is a full team working through every detail.
Pratt Miller Motorsports is known for that level of preparation. Engineers, mechanics, strategists, drivers, and support staff all have to move together. Race weekends are built on timing, communication, and trust.
That teamwork was on display in Detroit.
From practice to qualifying to race day, the No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports team had to be locked in. The drivers had to manage traffic, stay clean, and handle late race pressure. The crew had to make the right calls. The engineering team had to give the car the performance it needed on a street circuit where small mistakes can decide the race.
The win was not only about speed. It was about execution.
More Than Motorsports
Pratt Miller’s work goes far beyond the racetrack.
While the company is best known by many fans for Corvette Racing, its engineering background stretches into defense, mobility, robotics, vehicle development, and advanced technology. The same mindset that helps win races also applies to solving real world engineering problems.
That is part of what makes Pratt Miller unique. Race weekends become a proving ground. The track tests people, systems, materials, data, and decision making in real time. The lessons learned in motorsports can carry into other industries where performance, safety, and reliability matter.
Today, Pratt Miller is part of Oshkosh Corporation, but it continues to operate with deep Michigan roots. Its headquarters remain in New Hudson, and its motorsports legacy continues to grow with Corvette Racing.
A Win for Michigan Racing
The 2026 Detroit Grand Prix gave Pratt Miller Motorsports a chance to compete close to home. The team did more than show up. It won.
For Detroit, the victory connected the city’s automotive identity with the people and companies still pushing performance forward in Michigan. For Corvette Racing fans, it was another chapter in a long and successful story. For Pratt Miller, it was proof that decades of work, engineering, and teamwork still show up when the pressure is highest.
Two Corvettes came to Detroit representing a hometown team. The No. 3 Corvette left with a GTD PRO win.
That is a big moment for Corvette Racing, a proud moment for Pratt Miller Motorsports, and a win for Michigan racing.