# IMSA Petit Le Mans special livery entries

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imsa-petit-le-mans-special-livery-entries
> Updated: 2026-10-02T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season concludes at Road Atlanta with the Petit Le Mans, featuring several teams utilizing special commemorative or charitable liveries.

Manthey Racing is debuting an orange livery to support cancer research, including donations to the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Austin Hatcher Foundation. AO Racing is running themed designs, such as a Halloween-inspired skeleton livery.

Ford Racing is participating with a special tribute for its Mustang GT3 cars to celebrate 125 years of the brand’s racing history. The design is inspired by Henry Ford’s 1901 ‘Sweepstakes’ racer, utilizing a black, red, and gold palette to replicate the original machine. The tribute includes historical details such as the original Ford Motor Company logo and drivers’ firesuits designed to mimic early 20th-century attire.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Ford Racing unveils Mustang GT3 livery honoring Henry Ford's 1901 Sweepstakes

Ford Racing is debuting a special Mustang GT3 livery at IMSA's Petite Le Mans, honoring the 125th anniversary of its racing heritage with colors inspired by Henry Ford’s 1901 “Sweepstakes” racer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-racing-unveils-mustang-gt3-livery-honoring-henry-fords-1901-sweepstakes

### 2026-09-28: Petit Le Mans features special liveries for IMSA season finale

Teams prepare for the IMSA Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, featuring special liveries from Manthey Racing for cancer research, AO Racing for Halloween, and Ford Racing to honor Henry Ford’s racing heritage.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petit-le-mans-features-special-liveries-for-imsa-season-finale

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