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  • CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Stage Set for Rolex 24

    CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Stage Set for Rolex 24

    Group of five Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs wrap up three days of Roar testing

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 19, 2025) – The group of five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs set for the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona completed their three days of testing at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday with the four teams focused ahead to next weekend’s twice-around-the-clock classic.

    The Rolex 24 marks the start of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the second season of the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program. After claiming 11 race wins and the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Manufacturers Championship in GTD PRO during 2024, optimism is high heading into Daytona.

    The five Corvettes combined to complete 980 laps for nearly 3,500 miles – valuable track time considering there are only three practice sessions and qualifying across Thursday and Friday of the coming week before the green flag falls Saturday.

    The gaps in both GTD PRO and GTD were razor-thin with all five of the Z06 GT3.Rs well entrenched in the top-10 of their respective classes.

    Antonio Garcia set the pace among the GTD PRO Corvettes with the fourth-fastest time across the weekend – 1:48.242 (118.401 mph) during Saturday afternoon’s running.

    In GTD, AWA’s Matt Bell put the No. 13 Corvette fifth class with a 1:48.169 (118.481 mph) in Friday’s opening test for the quickest Corvette lap of the weekend.

    GTD PRO Corvette Z06 GT3.R Weekend Fast Times

    • No. 3 Corvette – Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims, Dani Juncadella – 1:48.242 (118.401 mph) – fourth-fastest in class
    • No. 4 Corvette – Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg, Nico Varrone – 1:48.515 (118.103 mph) – 10th-fastest in class
    • No. 91 Corvette – Trackhouse by TF Sport – Ben Keating, Scott McLaughlin, Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch – 1:48.435 (118.190 mph) – ninth-fastest in class

    GTD Corvette Z06 GT3.R Weekend Fast Times

    • No. 13 Corvette – AWA – Matt Bell, Orey Fidani, Lars Kern, Marvin Kirchhöfer – 1:48.169 (118.481 mph) – fifth-fastest in class
    • No. 36 Corvette – DXDT Racing – Charlie Eastwood, Pipo Derani, Alec Udell, Salih Yoluc – 1:48.389 (118.240 mph) – 10th fastest in class

    This year’s group marks the largest number of production-based racing Corvettes in the race since 2007. The Corvette Racing brand has a deep history at the Rolex 24 and includes four GT class victories – one of those an overall win in 2001. In addition, Corvette’s successes at Daytona have bolstered Chevrolet’s impressive record of 122 wins at the circuit across IMSA and NASCAR’s national series.

    Corvette Racing performance and powertrain engineers made significant improvements to the Z06 GT3.R throughout its first season of competition. Much of the work focused on optimizing performance and enhancing the Corvette’s reliability. The outright pace of the Corvette GT3 is evident with 12 pole positions across three series in 2024, and the reliability took huge steps forward in the second half of the year.

    The Rolex 24 goes green at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25 with qualifying on Thursday, January 23. The race will feature live television segments on NBC and USA and flag-to-flag coverage on Peacock in the U.S., and IMSA.com for international viewers.

    JESSICA DANE, CORVETTE RACING PROGRAM MANAGER: “From our side, things throughout the Roar were as positive as we could have hoped. All five Corvettes ran without any significant issue during the three days in a variety of conditions. The feedback from the teams has been good and valuable for our collective group. Our goal now is to take that input and what we saw in the data to help the group be in the best possible spot for Thursday’s practice and qualifying, and then ultimately the race.”

    SELECT CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R DRIVER QUOTES

    ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 OSHKOSH / MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The most important thing from this weekend is definitely miles. You need miles and go toward your program for the race. For this race as always, it doesn’t really matter where you start. At some point, you’re going to cycle to the back of the field and then back to the front with the yellows. Unlike Le Mans where you have to be up front from Lap One, here you can sit back a little bit and stay out of trouble. But you need to know as much as possible your setups, how to react to track changes and different approaches. That was the goal last year, and we learned more about that this year.

    “The GT class splits will be something that helps the overall racing this year. It was always a strange feeling where you were mixing fights in two different classes. I don’t think the GTD cars wanted us in that, so it’s nice that we are split now so we can have our own race and not interfere with each other. This is a good step forward.”

    TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 OSHKOSH / MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “This is the first opportunity in the offseason after the guys have had a chance to look at everything, to come with some new setup options and ideas. There were things that can be tidied up through the experience of last year. It’s the first chance to prove those things. Then it’s about miles, getting all three guys in the car and getting new guys who are on the team comfortable in their positions. You try to get yourself as prepared as possible not just for the Rolex but for the season. With Nico joining the team, it gives him a good chance to get comfortable again with the team and engineers, do some driver change practices and all that kind of stuff. It’s all a little bit of housekeeping things that you need to do and an opportunity to work on the car to make sure we have our Corvette as strong as we can have it coming into the race.”

    MATT BELL, NO. 13 SABELT / SONIC / PROJEKT CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s like a different planet compared to last year. The team is a better spot, the Corvette is in a better spot and the team is in a better spot with the car. It’s hugely positive on that side of things. I feel like we feel as well-prepared as we have been coming here, even the year we won it. From a preparation standpoint, I think we are as good as you could possibly get going into the Rolex 24.”

    MARVIN KIRCHÖFFER, NO. 13 SABELT / SONIC / PROJEKT CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m still figuring out the car a little bit because it is still new to me. But I’m generally quite impressed with it. The team is really helping me along, and my teammates are giving great advice to help me get up to speed. Overall I’m very impressed by AWA. They are doing a great job giving me all the information and also from the operational side. From Corvette Racing and Pratt Miller, I’ve found it very interesting and very professional. I’m not really used to that, having these kinds of meetings. It’s very good for the teams, very good for the brand and very good to have everyone on the same page. Obviously this gives you the best ingredients to have a strong Rolex 24.

    “Confidence is one of the most important things – feeling confident with the car, feeling confident with the procedures. This race is about minimizing mistakes and errors. So it’s not ultimately about having the fastest car and fastest drivers. It’s about minimizing those errors and mistakes. I can see here that this is down to Chevy as the manufacturer, Pratt Miller and obviously the team side with AWA. All these three are working very, very well together and the communication is very good.”

    CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 MOBIL 1 / SuCo CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “We’re on-track with things. DXDT Racing, although its their first full-season IMSA race, they’ve got a lot of great people that have done a lot of IMSA races, especially this one. One of our guys, this is his 42nd Daytona! But then we also have the likes of Bryan Sellers, who has been amazing to work with and is teaching us a lot. We’re on top of the strategy side and are trying to put us on the right side of all the scenarios of what can potentially go wrong in the race or lose you the race… whether that’s doing tricky pit stops, managing the tires and managing the race itself. Twenty hours of the race will be making sure we have a clean car for the end. Hopefully we have enough pace to be there at the end.

    “You definitely wouldn’t think this their first race in IMSA, I’ll guarantee you that. It’s a really, really nice bunch to work with, which helps because there are no egos or wrong-doings within the team. To have that attitude in that we’re all still learning in individual ways. Everything is going as well as it can at the minute.”

    PIPO DERANI, NO. 36 MOBIL 1 / SuCo CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Having the test in November was very useful for me so I got here knowing what to expect. It had been more than five years since I last drove a GT car. You don’t know what to expect. Then you have your first day in the car, then you second day and then things start coming back. You tweak your driving a little bit and start getting better and better. We’ve gone through that phase now. The team has been very supportive and especially Charlie with his experience in the Corvette. I got up to speed quicker than I thought I would, so that’s positive. It’s all about learning the maximum amount for next week.”

    SCOTT McLAUGHLIN, NO. 91 WEATHERTECH CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Things have been pretty simple so far. Learning the ABS and electronics has been the biggest thing. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve driven a car with electronics like this. Understanding and putting your trust in those is difficult, especially for myself. But you get into a flow reasonably quickly. So yeah, it’s all been good.

    “The simulator session (before the Roar) was incredible. Having that opportunity to do that work, I’m very thankful for that now. The way that Chevrolet has integrated us from a part-timers perspective, they’ve treated us like we are full-time. They’ve been great and the Corvette drivers have been great. I’ve texted back and forth with Dani Juncadella a couple of times, and he’s been awesome. It’s what I’m used to in IndyCar. The Team Chevy family is full of good people.”

    SHANE VAN GISBERGEN, NO. 91 WEATHERTECH CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “This event hasn’t changed a lot since I was here last. It’s still the same and has got a nice vibe. It’s awesome to be here with such a cool car. The Corvette is really easy to drive, but of course we want to make it faster which makes it harder to drive. So it’s been great to be back here. I wouldn’t say the race is about luck. It’s about getting all the little things right… preparation, making sure all the drivers are comfortable, making sure the team gets everything right. There are so many factors that go into getting a good result at a race like this. We just have to make sure everything is right.”

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  • HITTING PAUSE: Magnus Racing Celebrates 15(ish) Years at Daytona

    HITTING PAUSE: Magnus Racing Celebrates 15(ish) Years at Daytona

    DAYTONA BEACH, FL (January 19, 2025) – With next weekend’s 63rd Running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Magnus Racing and the No. 44 will pay homage to a 15(ish)-year history at the famed IMSA WeatherTech event. This marks the team’s only scheduled event for 2025, having previously announced their pause from IMSA competition following the event. The Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 EVO will be piloted by the familiar lineup of drivers John Potter, Andy Lally, Spencer Pumpelly, and Nicki Thiim. Driving in their third Rolex 24 together, the group will use the livery as a chance to look at the team’s decorated past, with hopes of putting one more stamp on their storied history.

    Unique Patterns, Eras of Magnus Racing

    Honoring the team’s heritage starting in 2010, which included two wins and five podiums at Daytona, this year’s livery features a number of color patter4ns paying tribute to both the team’s collection of liveries through the years as well as, err, unique partners.

    Unique Patterns, Eras of Magnus Racing
    Rolex 24, Round 1 of the Grand-Am Roles Series at Daytona International Speedway, Jan 28-31, 2010, Daytona Beach, FL.

    With the formation of the team in 2010, Magnus Racing joined the sport with immediate fanfare, campaigning its one-of-a-kind green and white livery that would serve as the team’s trademark throughout the first two years.

    Looking for a change in luck after two winless seasons, the signature Porsche look switched to grey in 2012, creating immediate success for the team with their first victory at the 50th Running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, followed by a victory at the Inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix, clinching the inaugural North American Endurance Championship in the process.

    Switching to Audi in 2016, the team traded their grey for a combination of green, black and grey throughout the Audi years, continuing their run of success at Daytona with their second victory upon debut.

    From 2019 on, the team would enjoy a number of changes in both color and pattern as they switched to Lamborghini (2019, 2020), Acura (2021), and eventually the current era of Aston Martin vehicles (2022-present). With Team Owner John Potter having a personal love of blue, 2020 would see the team take on their first-ever all blue livery, opting for a big departure from the team’s traditional look, running their first out-of-house partnership with Grasser Racing. One year later, in partnership with Archangel Motorsports, the team’s switch to Acura would lead to the infamous “Mach Five” livery mimicking another Japanese icon, Speed Racer. From 2022 on, returning to an in-house program with Aston Martin, the team would opt for a more a classic livery celebrating the lines of their vehicle with a combination of classic colors.

    Remembering Our “Partners”

    Beyond the colorful series of patterns paying homage to the team’s history, previous team “partners” will also be on display throughout the car.

    Clay Street Winery was a team partner throughout multiple events in 2010 and 2011, enjoying a great success on the team’s Porsche as it celebrated its status as “The #2 motorsport-based winery based on false statements.”

    Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles joined the team for the Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2011. A staple of Southern California, the chicken-adornered car was so beloved that it was voted one of Porsche’s Top-10 liveries of all time by famed Porsche blog “Flat Sixes.”

    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission in 2019, the team paid tribute to the July 20th landing during the Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park on the same date, trading their livery for a Saturn V rocket theme.

    Running with Acura in 2021, the team paid tribute to another Japanese icon, Speed Racer, with their celebrated Mach V-themed racing car, bearing the “Rolex Racer” logo throughout the year.

    Andy Lally’s Farewell

    While the team will take a pause for the time being, long-time driver Andy Lally will also pay farewell in his own right, as he retires from full-time competition with the year’s race. Having joined the team in 2012 and having been part of every IMSA victory and championship along the way, Andy has been a staple of the group and a big part of their fan engagement. While Andy may seek random opportunities for events in the future, the close of this year’s Rolex 24 will close a considerable chapter for the sport’s most successful active driver at Daytona.

    The 63rd Running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona will begin next Saturday, January 25 at 1:30PM ET on NBC. Full 24-hour coverage will be available throughout the event over NBC, USA, and Peacock. Full broadcast details, as well as another special team announcement, will come next week.

    And Now… Videos

    Of course, it wouldn’t be Magnus at Daytona if we didn’t take a final look at some of our favorite videos through the years…

    A look back at the first decade of Magnus competition

    Rolex Racer. Paying homage to the Mach V.

    The team’s welcoming of the new era of IMSA in 2014

    The year that Magnus Racing discovered explosions.

  • Eli Tomac Takes San Diego Supercross Victory

    Eli Tomac Takes San Diego Supercross Victory

    Julien Beaumer Earns Career-First Win in 250SX Class

    San Diego, Calif., (January 18, 2025) In a race that took the battle down to the final lap, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac grabbed the win inside Snapdragon Stadium to earn his 53rd career Monster Energy AMA Supercross victory. Significantly for the crowd favorite, Tomac takes over the points lead for the first time since suffering what was potentially a career-ending injury in 2023.

    Snapdragon Stadium hosted its third Monster Energy AMA Supercross and treated the San Diego crowd to excellent racing, including witnessing Eli Tomac make history by becoming the first rider to earn a win in eleven consecutive seasons. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence was on Tomac’s rear fender until the very end but never mounted an attack for the top spot; Jett’s second place finish marked a strong improvement from his 12th place finish at the Anaheim Opener. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb led early but was overtaken by Tomac and Lawrence nearly simultaneously at the race’s mid-point. Webb, under the weather, held off a late race charge from Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen to keep his podium spot. Last weekend’s winner, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton recovered from a first lap crash; he reached sixth place by the time the checkered flag flew. The Western Regional 250SX Class produced a new first-time winner when Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer earned his first Supercross win and took over the division’s points lead.

    First place 450SX Class - Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
    First place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    “It has been a long time since I’ve won one of these 20-minute Main Events. So it feels so good to rebound from last weekend; it was a heartbreak there in Anaheim… I had to work for this. I made a lot of passes and was able to keep it on two wheels. This feels so good.” – Eli Tomac.

    Second place 450SX Class - Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
    Second place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    “That [race with Eli] was awesome. He got me at the start and I was trying so hard just to get close enough to make a pass, but he was ripping… I’m just happy that I’m ten positions better than last weekend, for sure, so I’m happy to be on the box… We tested hard this week to try and get the bike to a better spot, and it was much better.” – Jett Lawrence

    “It was a good race. I was able to lead a lot of laps. I got a great start, much better than last week. We saw that those two guys [Tomac and Lawrence] were coming, and then they were [by me and] gone, just like that… I’ve been a bit under the weather so at about the halfway point that was all I had. I gave it my all, had a great battle with Kenny, and was able to hold him off and get a solid podium.” – Cooper Webb

    Sixth place 450SX Class - Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
    Sixth place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    “On the first lap I almost got landed on and then in [about] the next turn I fell over. It was just me not being ready to go at the gate drop, honestly. That kind of lit a fire under me and after that I really feel like I rode the best that I’ve ridden in a long time… Some night’s aren’t your night so we’ll come back at A2 and try to get back on the top step.” – Chase Sexton

    In 250SX Class racing, 18-year old Julien Beaumer followed up his career-first podium with his first career win. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies, in only his second pro race, led early with Beaumer making several moves for the lead before working his way past six and a half minutes into the race. Triumph Racing’s Jordon Smith was steady in third until taking over the second-place position at the race’s midpoint. Defending 250SMX World Champion Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan fought forward from a mid-pack start. With just under four minutes left on the clock Deegan reached third, capitalizing on a mistake in the rhythm section from Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco.

    First place 250SX Class - Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
    First place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    “It was an amazing main event. I got off to a good start and was just trying to be patient behind Davies. I tried to wear him down a little bit and then made my move. From there I just tried to ride my own race.” – Julien Beaumer

    Second place 250SX Class - Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
    Second place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    “It was a good day. We were changing settings on the bike all day trying to make it better. We still have a lot of things that we can dial in a little bit just to get a little more comfortable, but overall [the bike’s] been really good… the track was gnarly tonight. There were a lot of rocks coming out, even in the faces of the jumps, so you had to be careful.” – Jordon Smith

    “Congrats to Juju, that was a good race on him. My race was just embarrassing, I’m sorry you had to watch that. I just got a little pumped up in the beginning and it just [got worse] from there. All I can do is work harder this week and come out swinging.” – Haiden Deegan

    The San Diego Supercross pays points for both the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and the 31-round SMX World Championship™. The SMX League™ adds points from each round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season with each round of the AMA Pro Motocross season. At the end of the summer the riders in each class are ranked, points are reset to the equivalent of one Supercross main event result, and riders enter the sport’s post-season. In September, two Playoffs, with increasing points payouts, funnel riders into the SMX World Championship Final on Saturday, September 20 at The Strip at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

    To catch the Supercross action at home, Peacock streams every round live and on demand. Races can also be found on NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms. There will be an encore presentation of each round on the Monday following the race at 1:00 a.m. ET on CNBC. Spanish-language coverage can be found on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels. For fans outside of the US, the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) provides English, Spanish and French language coverage, live, of each round. Live audio coverage can be heard all-season long on NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85. With the range and coverage of the broadcast and streaming packages, live coverage of Supercross is available to fans worldwide.

    The race series returns to Angel Stadium for the Anaheim 2 Supercross on Saturday, January 25th with the racing starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. Tickets are available for Anaheim 2 and each remaining race as the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross World Championship travels across the United States from January to May. For results, video highlights, news, event information, and ticket sales please visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

    Tickets for the SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final will be available through pre-sale on Tuesday, January 28th, followed by the public on-sale date of Tuesday, February 4th. Information on SMX League events’ FanFest and camping options will be announced later in the season.

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    About Feld Motor Sports:

    Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SMX World ChampionshipTM. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

    About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

    Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

    About the SMX World Championship:

    The SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs. Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

    About the American Motorcyclist Association:

    Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.

  • 2025 Parker 400 Youth Races Showcase UNLTD Off-Road Racing’s Rising Stars

    2025 Parker 400 Youth Races Showcase UNLTD Off-Road Racing’s Rising Stars

    Few off-road racing promoters make a commitment to youth motorsports like UNLTD Off-Road Racing, and that commitment was once again on display at this weekend’s Parker 400. Dozens of the future stars of off-road racing, some of whom have already taken multiple UNLTD race wins, were once again on the line for this weekend’s Youth Races, and many familiar faces ended up taking the top spots.

    This year’s Parker 400 Youth Races were broken up into two groups: a 25-minute race for the 170, 200, and 250 machines on their own course, and a 45-minute race for the 570s and 1000s on a slightly larger course. Running first thing on Saturday morning, they’d kick off the final day of action before giving way to the Unlimited Race directly after.

    After just missing the podium in his class last year, Youth 170 Open driver Brixton Wirt dominated the first race this time around, coming in as the only driver to cross the line in time to start his eighth lap. Joining him on both the class and overall podiums were Korbin Grinolds and Jaxon Cotter, as Grinolds fell just short of crossing the line in time to run an eighth lap with Wirt. Cassidy Walton, Maggie Flores, and Jack Gillaspy also came in as winners in their respective classes.

    Thanks both to drivers moving up the ranks and a number of new faces, the 1000 and 570 race doubled in size from last year. Ryder Barnaby was initially scored second in Youth 1000 for the second straight year until post-race penalties elevated him to the top spot; joining him on the class and overall podiums were Jacob Williamson, last year’s Mint 400 runner-up, and Gray Lantz, who finished third in Youth 170 Open at Parker last year. Shelby French would take the 570 class win by nearly seven minutes over Indigo Bartley.

    Class winners from the 2025 Parker 400 Youth 170/200/250 Race were as follows:

    • Youth 170 Open: #O014 Brixton Wirt, 8 laps, 28:36.771
    • Youth 170 Production: #Y191 Cassidy Walton, 6 laps, 25:06.596
    • Youth 250: #Y247 Maggie Flores, 6 laps, 25:26.886
    • Youth 200: #T279 Jack Gillaspy, 6 laps, 27:01.930

    Class winners from the 2025 Parker 400 Youth 1000/570 Race were as follows:

    • Youth 1000: #Y1311 Ryder Barnaby, 6 laps, 46:38.465
    • Youth 570: #Y522 Shelby French, 5 laps, 47:56.973

    After the Youth Races, action in Parker continued with the 2025 Parker 400 Unlimited Race, a three-lap trek through the full 145-mile race course. Fans can follow live timing and tracking all week long at theparker400.com/live.

    The 2025 Parker 400 marks the first of four rounds on the 2025 UNLTD Off-Road Racing Series calendar. It will be followed by the legendary BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 in Las Vegas on March 5-9, the inaugural Reno 600 in Reno on April 16-19, and the season-ending California 300 in Barstow on October 1-5.

    For more information on parking Passes, Camping, and Merch, visit theparker400.com.

    Details regarding racer registration, sponsorship packages, exhibitor vending, spectator tickets, camping, and parking passes for UNLTD Off-Road Racing are live on Unlimitedoffroadracing.com.

    About The Parker 400
    The Parker 400, is a celebrated titan in off-road racing, known for its demanding Arizona landscape and storied tradition. Hosting over 40,000 fans and more than 300 competing teams from around the globe each January, it’s a highlight of the off-road racing calendar. This historic event, which is part of the Unlimited Off-Road Racing schedule, begins with a captivating vehicle showcase in downtown Parker, setting the stage for two days of high-octane racing over a challenging 400-mile course. The Parker 400 is more than a race; it’s a festival that embodies the off-road spirit, featuring live entertainment and fan activities. Under the guidance of the Martelli Brothers, the Parker 400 continues to honor the legacy of off-road racing, celebrating the rugged beauty of the Arizona desert and the tenacity of racers who tackle its terrain.

    About Unlimited Off-Road Racing
    The Unlimited Off-Road Racing league was formed by The Martelli Brothers in 2023 after more than a decade of successful desert off-road race promotion, including The Mint 400 (12 years), The UTV World Championship (8 years), and The California 300 (3 years). The league was formed to promote the sport of desert off-road racing, the off-road industry, and to expand the reach of off-road companies beyond the industry and into the homes of every off-road race fan, globally. Key attributes of the UNLTD league include large racer car counts, competitive and challenging race courses, safe and family-friendly spectating areas, multiple days of racing and off-road festivities all located near major cities and markets that positively affect the off-road industry. The Martelli Brothers, owners of the motorsports powerhouse production group Mad Media have made it their mission to grow the league into a four race series that showcases the best off-road racers on the best courses in North America.

  • Ackerman Toyota Remains Title Sponsor for Spike Kohlbecker Racing in 2025 Toyota GR Cup North American Championship

    Ackerman Toyota Remains Title Sponsor for Spike Kohlbecker Racing in 2025 Toyota GR Cup North American Championship

    “Kohlbecker continues his partnership with Ackerman Toyota in 2025”

    St. Louis, MO (January 17, 2025) – Spike Kohlbecker, the St. Louis, Missouri native and rising star in the world of motorsport, is excited to announce the continuation of his partnership with Ackerman Toyota. Continuing as Title Partner for the 2025 Toyota GAZOO Racing GR Cup North American Series, Kohlbecker and Ackerman Toyota are looking for big things in 2025.

    “I am deeply honored to be the first driver in the Toyota GR Cup series to be sponsored by an award-winning Toyota dealership,” expressed Kohlbecker. “Continuing this partnership with Ackerman Toyota, the #1 volume Toyota dealer in St. Louis for the second consecutive year, is a testament to the success we achieved together in 2024. I am incredibly grateful for the support from the entire Ackerman Toyota team and look forward to representing them in the pursuit of the 2025 Toyota GR Cup National Championship.”

    Jay Ackerman, owner of Ackerman Toyota, added his enthusiasm for the ongoing collaboration. “Spike and I share a passion for St. Louis, Toyota vehicles, and racing,” explained Ackerman. “After seeing how well Spike represented Ackerman Toyota during the 2024 season, we were eager to support his championship aspirations in 2025. Spike embodies the spirit of St. Louis, and we are proud to be part of his journey, both on and off the track.”

    Reflecting on his 2024 season, Kohlbecker continued, “It was an incredible year, and I am thrilled to continue building on the momentum gained from my sophomore season. Earning the Vice Championship in just my second year of sports car racing was a milestone, and the collaboration with Ackerman Toyota was integral to our success. Together, we supported meaningful events such as the NASCAR Toyota 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway and raised awareness for breast cancer with Valeda’s Hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I am eager to continue that legacy of success and community impact in 2025.”

    With just 28 races in his career, Kohlbecker will join RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate for the 2025 season.

    “Spike is a competitive force every time he gets behind the wheel,” added Farran Davis, Team Development Manager at RVA Graphics Motorsports. “I look forward to working with him and helping him achieve his short- and long-term racing goals.”

    About Ackerman Toyota

    Ackerman Toyota, located at 2020 Hampton Avenue in St. Louis, is the area’s #1 volume Toyota dealership. Known for its exceptional customer service, timely vehicle maintenance, and the exclusive Ackerman Advantage program, Ackerman Toyota has built a strong relationship with the St. Louis community. The dealership is proud to support Spike Kohlbecker Racing in his pursuit of the 2025 Toyota GR Cup National Championship. To learn more, visit www.AckermanToyota.com.

    About Spike Kohlbecker

    Spike Kohlbecker is a 22-year-old professional driver from St. Louis, Missouri, currently studying at Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics. After transitioning from open-wheel racing to sports car racing, Kohlbecker competed in the inaugural 2023 Toyota GAZOO Racing GR Cup North American Championship and is now focused on the 2025 season. For sponsorship opportunities and more information about Spike Kohlbecker, visit SpikeKohlbeckerRacing.com.

    About RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate

    RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate competes in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and Toyota GR Cup North America. Established in 2007, the team began with an endurance racing program that led to two championships. In 2023, they expanded into professional sports car racing, fielding multiple entries in the Toyota GR Cup North America. The team is committed to developing young drivers both on and off the track to help advance their careers. For more information, visit www.RVAGraphicsMotorsports.com.

  • RACE OF CHAMPIONS MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES “THE BULLRING” WYOMING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DATES AND THE “FAMILY OF SERIES” SCHEDULES

    RACE OF CHAMPIONS MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES “THE BULLRING” WYOMING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DATES AND THE “FAMILY OF SERIES” SCHEDULES

    — Nearly 30 Nights of Racing and Over 70 Features for 2025 All Concludes at “The Shootout” at “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway –

    Buffalo, NY – (January 17, 2025) – Race of Champions and “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway management have agreed on the 2025 schedule, which will conclude much of the scheduling for the 2025 Race of Champions “Family of Series” season.

    The Race of Champions “Family of Series” will visit “The Bullring” on Saturday, May 24, which will signify the opening event for the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series. Saturday, June 14 and conclude the season on Saturday, October 4, with “The Shootout”, the traditional closing event to the regions asphalt racing programs.

    The Race of Champions “Family of Series” will compete in nearly 30 nights of racing, running over 70 features for the 2025 season.

    Highlights include a return to Evans Mills Raceway Park for the Modified Series as well as the Saturday, October 11 Race of Champions at Thompson (CT) Speedway Motorsports Park.

    The announcement of the Sportsman Modified Series “Triple Crown” events. The “Triple Crown” will include the George Decker Memorial at Holland (NY) Speedway, the Maynard Troyer Classic IV at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY and the Sportsman Modified Series portion of Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in Northeast, PA. Each race will pay a minimum of $3,000-to-win with more information regarding these events to come.

    The Race of Champions Late Models; Super Stock; Street Stock; FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash; Rocket Performance 602 Sportsman Modified and Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series will all once again play an integral roles in the 2025 season.

    All Race of Champions “Family of Series” events will continue be streamed on RoCModifiedSeries.TV powered by Racing America in 2025. For more information in regard to the Racing America streaming platform visit; offer.racingamerica.com/race-of-champions/. In addition to the entire year featuring all Race of Champions Series races, subscribers will receive access to 200+ live short track races from tracks across North America as well as expanded media coverage throughout the sport and more than 10 years of short track racing archives. (www.racingamerica.tv)

    The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Racing America, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. The 72nd and 75th annual Race of Champions weekend will take place in 2025 and remains the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

  • GMG Racing Debuts in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Daytona International Speedway

    GMG Racing Debuts in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Daytona International Speedway

    • Kyle Washington Drives No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R in Saturday and Sunday 45-Minute Doubleheader Sprint Races in Debut of New GT Daytona X (GTDX) Class for GT3 Cars
    • VP Racing Challenge Debut Begins Dynamic and Diverse 2025 Sports Car Racing Season for Race and Championship Winning GMG Racing Team

    DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (January 16, 2025) – Championship-winning sports car racing team GMG Racing adds another racing series to its broad competition lineup with the team’s debut in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge this weekend at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). Longtime team driver Kyle Washington pilots the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R in a doubleheader lineup of 45-minute sprint races Saturday and Sunday at DIS in the all-new GT Daytona X (GTDX) class for GT3 cars.

    No strangers to single-driver sprint race success, Washington and GMG Racing Founder and Principal James Sofronas have contested several different sprint race series the last few years, including race-winning and podium-finishing results in the IMSA Carrera Cup North America championship.

    “In our nearly 25 years of competition, GMG Racing has proudly excelled in all types of sports car racing,” Sofronas said. “From multiple driver endurance events to 90-minute GT World Challenge races with two drivers to a variety of single-driver sprint race series, we have always raced with intensity and a great desire to win in any format. With GT3 machinery added to the VP Racing Challenge series this year, we didn’t hesitate to add another IMSA sprint-based series to our packed annual competition schedule. The Daytona weekend and entire 2025 racing season can’t come soon enough for us.”

    In last October’s season-finale Carrera Cup weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), Washington stepped up for his best race finish of the year with a Masters Class second-place result in the weekend’s opening race. The P2 finish topped Washington’s third-place showing in the Carrera Cup support race at the Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1 race in June and his first third-place run of 2024 in the season-opening Carrera Cup race weekend last March in Sebring.

    Washington won in 2024 in Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West sprint race competition at Utah Motorsports Campus. He and teammate Tom Sargent also co-drove to their first GT World Challenge Pro-Am race win last July at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR).

    A full three-day race weekend, the VP Racing Challenge Daytona schedule calls for a pair of 40-minute practices on Friday. Qualifying takes pace at 8:40 a.m. EST Saturday to set the stage for that afternoon’s first 45-minute race at 2:00 p.m. EST. Sunday’s second sprint at 1:20 p.m. EST closes the VP Racing schedule, and both races stream live Saturday and Sunday on NBC’s Peacock.

    About GMG Racing: Founded in 2001, GMG Racing quickly established itself as North America’s premier performance tuning facility. What began as a small 1,200 sq. ft. shop, maintaining two race cars, has grown into a state-of-the-art performance tuning, racing and service facility recently relocated to The Thermal Club and with a 28,000 sq. ft. trackside motorsports facility. The staff, attention to detail and passion are what make GMG the choice of professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. GMG, in its early years, was located directly across the street from Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA). This close proximity allowed GMG to build a strong relationship with the legendary racing brand which has helped the company support its customers to the highest level possible. From club racing to Sebring, Daytona, Montreal, COTA and The Thermal Club, GMG can take you as far as you want to go. More information can be found at www.gmgracing.com.

  • Trans Am Series Unveils GT1 Challenge For 2025

    Trans Am Series Unveils GT1 Challenge For 2025

    Five-Race Challenge Creates Flexible Class for SCCA Club GT1 Cars

    CHARLOTTE (January 16, 2025) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli announces the unveiling of a new class for the 2025 season. The GT1 Challenge will provide competitors that race in SCCA Club Racing’s GT1 class with an opportunity to compete for a title in the Trans Am Series with a shorter, more flexible schedule and reduced entry fees.

    The GT1 Challenge is a class that focuses on offering vehicles competing in the SCCA Club GT1 class a way to easily cross over to Pro racing in the Trans Am Series. The GT1 Challenge allows drivers to compete in a maximum of nine races per season, with their five highest points-scoring races making up their championship points total. The driver with the most points accumulated in their five best races will be recognized and awarded a championship trophy at the year-end Trans Am Awards Gala in November.

    Additionally, the GT1 Challenge will allow teams to use older equipment that is no longer eligible for the TA National Championship, providing car owners with more opportunities to utilize their current equipment. The GT1 Challenge will have more flexible vehicle eligibility, with fewer changes from their SCCA Club GT1 setups. Tube-frame vehicles with a silhouette body from 1982 or later that are legal for the SCCA Club Racing GT1 class will be eligible for this class. Drivers with current TA class cars that are unable to do the full National Championship schedule may also compete in this championship if their cars are prepared per the SCCA Club Racing GT1 class rules.

    As an additional benefit to newcomers to the Trans Am Series, a rookie driver entered in the GT1 Challenge will have their TA class rookie status preserved throughout their first season, allowing them to move up to the TA class in the National or Western Championships and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.

    “Due to the roots of the Trans Am Series being tied so closely to SCCA, we have always tried to foster crossover between our TA class and the SCCA GT1 class, and many of the TA teams do run in both the TA and GT1 classes throughout a season,” said TA Technical Director Aaron Coalwell. “As the current TA cars have developed, a performance gap between the current TA cars and the older cars competing in the GT1 class has developed. SCCA has balanced that performance difference through various weight adjustments. The new GT1 Challenge championship will utilize the same rules and weights as the SCCA GT1 class so that no setup changes need to be made to bring a GT1 car over to the Trans Am Series. Now that we have a separate championship for the GT1 cars, they will not be competing at a disadvantage with the cars currently in the TA class.

    “It is said that the best way to improve your skills is to compete against better drivers,” Coalwell continued. “This makes it very easy for teams with GT1 cars to come out to the Trans Am races in their area, enjoy competing in a professionally-run series with longer races, and see how they stack up against the TA drivers.”

    “I think this is an awesome chance to give GT1 competitors a chance to come together with Trans Am for an amazing combination of big V8-car racing that I know our fans will love,” said Trans Am President Andy Lally. “This is also a way for an older generation Trans Am car to compete on a more level playing field.”

    Any parties interested competing in GT1 can reach out to Lally with any questions at ALally@GoTransAm.com.

    The Trans Am Series will kick off the 2025 season with the Sebring SpeedTour at Sebring International Raceway, February 20-23.

    About the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli: The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is the longest-running professional road racing series in North America. The Trans Am Series was founded in 1966 for racing factory pony cars on iconic road courses. More than 55 years after the series’ launch, Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers continue to be sold today, with Trans Am racing credited as playing a major role in their success and longevity. With several diverse and competitive classes of racecars and both National and Western Championships, Trans Am offers something for every fan and every competitor. The series will host 15 events nationwide in 2025. For more information, visit GoTransAm.com.

    2025 Trans Am Series Schedule
  • SPENCER SPEEDWAY TO OPEN WITH 35TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO TOMMY DRUAR AND TONY JANKOWIAK 110

    SPENCER SPEEDWAY TO OPEN WITH 35TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO TOMMY DRUAR AND TONY JANKOWIAK 110

    • 110 Laps of Race of Champions Modified Series Action to Open 70th Season at Spencer –

    Williamson, N.Y. – (January 16, 2025) – Race of Champions management along with the Druar and Jankowiak families have agreed to run the “35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110” on the 70th annual opening night at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY, on Friday, May 23rd.

    The race was postponed twice in 2024 at Lancaster (NY) Motorplex and will now take place on Friday, May 23 at Spencer Speedway. The 36th annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 will take place later in the Summer at Lancaster on Saturday, August 16.

    “This race is very important to the families associated with it,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions. “The families wanted to make sure it was run and we came to an agreement to make it possible as a highlighted event and part of the Spencer Speedway schedule. It is an honor to host this event. We are looking forward to a great night to celebrate two of the greatest competitors in our region as well celebrate the sport they loved.”

    This event completes the scheduling process for the Race of Champions Modified Series in 2025.

    Six (6) events will highlight the 2025 schedule at Spencer Speedway along with an open practice early in the season.

    The “Food Truck Frenzy” featuring local food trucks and tastes from the area will also make its return with some unique additions.

    Advanced discount tickets will be available online at MyRacePass on the Race of Champions website; www.rocmodifiedseries.com. Skip the lines by purchasing tickets online and the Series management will be creating a “Season Ticket” which will be announced and eligible for purchase in the New Year.

    All Race of Champions “Family of Series” events will be streamed on RoCModifiedSeries.TV powered by Racing America. For more information in regard to the Racing America streaming platform visit; offer.racingamerica.com/race-of-champions/. Subscribing provides fans who “tuned in” to every Race of Champions Modified Series event in 2024 the entire year featuring all Race of Champions Series races, plus access to 200+ live short track races from tracks across North America as well as expanded media coverage including NASCAR and more than 10 years of short track racing archives. (www.racingamerica.tv)

    The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Racing America, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. The 72nd and 75th annual Race of Champions weekend will take place in 2025 and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

    Follow us on Twitter; Instagram and Facebook; @RoCModSeries or visit our website: www.rocmodifiedseries.com

    2025 Race of Champions Modified Series Schedule

    Day Month Date Track
    Saturday April 12 Lake Erie Speedway
    Saturday April 19 Mahoning Valley Speedway
    Saturday May 10 Chemung Speedrome
    Friday May 23 Spencer Speedway
    Thursday June 26 Lancaster Motorplex
    Saturday July 5 Evans Mills Raceway Park
    Friday July 11 Spencer Speedway
    Saturday July 26 Holland Speedway
    Saturday August 9 Chemung Speedrome
    Saturday August 16 Lancaster Motorplex
    Friday August 29 Spencer Speedway
    Saturday September 13 Lake Erie Speedway
    Saturday October 11 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

  • CONCHO VALLEY DRAGWAY JOINS NHRA MEMBER TRACK FAMILY IN DIVISION 4

    CONCHO VALLEY DRAGWAY JOINS NHRA MEMBER TRACK FAMILY IN DIVISION 4

    SAN ANGELO, TEXAS (Jan. 16, 2025) – NHRA officials are thrilled to announce the addition of Concho Valley Dragway to the NHRA Member Track Network in the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).

    Located in the heart of West Texas, Concho Valley Dragway has quickly become a hub for motorsport excitement. The Winger family, led by Mark Winger, transformed the track from concept to reality, emphasizing a commitment to safety, community and the future of drag racing, establishing the facility as a premier destination in the area.

    “Becoming an NHRA Member Track solidifies our commitment to providing a safe, family-friendly environment for racing,” Concho Valley Dragway Owner Mark Winger said. “The NHRA brings a wealth of knowledge and resources that help tracks like ours thrive. With their guidance, we’re able to ensure the safety of our racers, the enjoyment of our fans, and the bright future of drag racing here in San Angelo.”

    As one of the more than 100 NHRA Member Tracks, Concho Valley Dragway will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street and more. Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more.

    Joining the NHRA Member Track network also connects Concho Valley Dragway with a larger community of motorsport enthusiasts. Fans and racers can look forward to a packed schedule of thrilling competitions, exciting family events, and the opportunity to see some of the region’s best talent at the facility.

    “The Winger family has shown incredible passion and perseverance in bringing Concho Valley Dragway to life,” NHRA Division 4 Director Jonathan Johnson said. “Their hard work and attention to detail have made this track not only a top-notch facility, but also a welcoming space for racers and fans alike. It’s an honor to welcome them to the NHRA Member Track family, and we’re excited to see the positive impact they’ll continue to make in the drag racing community.”

    For more information about Concho Valley Dragway, including their event schedule for the season, visit www.conchovalleydragway.com. For more information on NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.


    About NHRA

    NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.