PHOENIX, Ariz., (February 28, 2024) – With the highly anticipated 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season kicking off at Sebring International Raceway alongside the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, Flying Lizard Motorsports is set to make a bold statement with a four-car assault, showcasing a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers in the single-spec series program.
Returning to the fray are Slade Stewart and Andy Lee, the dynamic duo behind the wheel of the No. 14 fan-favorite pink unicorn Lamborghini. After racing his freshman season by himself and securing the LB Cup class championship, Stewart advanced to the Pro-Am class in 2023, adding coach Lee as his co-driver. The two had a strong learning curve to the new class but found success as the year progressed. With their eyes set on Pro-Am class success, they bring experience and determination to the new season ahead.
Reigniting their partnership, Paul Nemschoff and Marc Miller return to Flying Lizard Motorsports in the vibrant orange No. 41 machine for a sophomore season in the series. With three podiums earned in 2023, the pairing moved to be competitive from the get-go. Backed by the support of Grand Rapids Grand Prix and Barryman Products, they aim to reclaim their spot at the forefront of the Pro-Am class competition in 2024. |
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Tim Pappas will be making a long-awaited return to Flying Lizard Motorsports, having last raced with the team in 2014 in what is now the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. While plenty has changed at the championship-winning team over the course of the last nine years, Pappas will be welcomed back with the same drive for success that brought him to a podium at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. For the 2024 season, he’ll race the No. 54 Lamborghini with Jeroen Bleekemolen, competing in the Pro-Am class. |
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Hailing from Toronto Canada, Sam Shi will make his professional motorsport career debut with Flying Lizard Motorsports next month at the season opener at Sebring International Raceway. The young racer will compete in the No. 98 entry, learning many of the circuits on the schedule for the first time. |
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“We can’t wait to get this season started,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “We have hired Jeff Lohman to join our engineering team. He has a lot of experience with these cars and pre-season testing has shown a lot of potential. It is great to have Slade and Andy back as well as Paul and Marc, both are returning to the Pro/Am class, both had several great finishes last season and we look to be fighting for the championship this year. I am also looking forward to welcoming Tim and Jerone back. Both have had a lot of success in many different cars and series and have history with Flying Lizard. Sam is new to our team but we have been working with him all winter and I see a lot of potential in him. It will be new for everyone in the Super Trofeo series as we have never raced at Sebring but we are up for the challenge!” The Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America schedule will consist of five double-header events around the country before heading to the season-ending Lamborghini World Finals in Spain. The first two rounds at Sebring International Raceway on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 will run in support of March 16th’s Twelve Hours of Sebring. DRIVER QUOTES |
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| Slade Stewart | No. 14 Andy Lee and I couldn’t be more excited to be returning to the Pro/Am grid with Sparklefarts for the 2024 Season of Lamborghini Super Trofeo with Flying Lizard Motorsports. This will be my third season in Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and Andy’s second. We had a challenging first year in Pro/Am, it was a season that forced both of us to really push hard in our personal development, while also working on the car. Our work together has continued uninterrupted since the World Finals in Italy, and we couldn’t be more excited to get back on grid at the season opener at Sebring. |
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| Andy Lee | No. 14 Last season Slade and I showed flashes of our potential in Pro/Am with a class pole at Road America and a second-place finish at VIR. The results were tough to come by in 2023 but we feel like every lesson learned will make us stronger in 2024. We’ve already started our offseason testing program at Flying Lizard’s new home in Arizona and we can’t wait to get to Sebring. |
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| Paul Nemschoff | No. 41 I’m excited to be back in Lamborghini Super Trofeo with Marc Miller. We learned a lot from our 2023 campaign, which included three podiums in the Pro/Am class. For 2024 we have worked on all aspects of our program and believe we are well positioned for more success. Marc and I have purposely focused on our fitness, teamwork and making sure the #41 Nemschoff Sports Lamborghini is positioned to succeed. It is great to be back with Flying Lizard Motorsports as they were critical to last year and have been a key partner in enabling our on-going progress. |
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| Marc Miller | No. 41 I am very happy to be returning to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series and especially Flying Lizard Motorsports. Paul and I had a solid rookie season with several podiums and top-five results and narrowly missed out on several wins to boot. We have more to prove and are excited to build upon what we finished last season. |
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| Tim Pappas | No. 54 2024 is the year of the dragon, which sort of looks like a Lizard, right? It’s been 10 years since I was in an FLM car and I am looking forward to reconnecting with the team and having some fun in the process. |
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| Jeroen Bleekemolen | No. 54 I’m really excited to get this season started. I have been racing with Tim since 2010 and had many success together. Teaming up with Flying Lizard makes it all perfect. What a great team, finally I can join them. |
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| Sam Shi | No. 98 I am excited to be part of the team for the upcoming Super Trofeo season! Looking forward to the challenges and victories ahead. I’m committed to giving my all, fueled by determination and passion, to make this season truly memorable. |
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About Flying Lizard Motorsports Flying Lizard Motorsports is a premier motorsport team known for its unwavering commitment to excellence and success on the racing circuit. With a rich history spanning over two decades, Flying Lizard Motorsports has earned a formidable reputation as a powerhouse in the world of motorsports, boasting 24 championship titles and a legacy of podium finishes across North America and at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Fueled by passion, expertise, and a relentless drive for perfection, the team continues to push boundaries and set new standards of performance in every competition it enters. Through strategic partnerships and a dedicated team of professionals, Flying Lizard Motorsports remains at the forefront of motorsport innovation, delivering thrilling racing experiences and unforgettable moments for fans worldwide. |
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