ELKHART LAKE, Wis., (August 13, 2024) – The next rounds of the various SRO America championships continue this weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin at Road America, and Flying Lizard Motorsports will represent several different GT4 and GT3 racing programs with their Aston Martin, Nissan, and BMW entries.
The team will compete in six races across the three-day race weekend, kicking it all off with the series parade and welcome party in town on Thursday, August 15th.
“We have quite a few adjustments in store for this weekend, from a new GT3 with the BMW for Elias and Andy to a scheduling conflict with Rodrigo,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “We will be putting Andy Lee in the Nissan GT4 with Damir Hot this weekend. Andy has so much time in the GT4 class and got two full days of testing at Road America a week ago, so we are ready. Jason Bell is really coming to grips with the GT3 platform, so I am excited to see his progress this weekend and Todd and Tom are right on the cusp of a podium finish. Road America is one of the iconic tracks in the US and we always love racing here.”
Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS
Race Length: 90 minutes
Classes: Overall, Pro-Am, AM
Race Start: 8/17 at 5:00 PM CT, 8/18 at 2:15 PM CT
Race Stream: YouTube.com/GTWorld
As previously announced earlier this week, the sole Flying Lizard Motorsports entry in the weekend headlining Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS underwent a manufacturer change. Elias Sabo opted to switch to the BMW M4 GT3 to finish out his season in the Pro-Am class with Andy Lee. It was a heavy undertaking to take on in the three weeks since the last race event, but the swap was successful and the team will be ready for this weekend’s pair of races.
GT America powered by AWS
Race Length: 40 minutes
Classes: SRO3, GT2, GT4
Race Start: 8/17 at 12:55 PM CT, 8/18 at 8:45 AM CT
Race Stream: YouTube.com/GTWorld
Coming off a successful weekend at the previous rounds at VIRginia International Raceway, The GT America efforts in Flying Lizard’s program head into Road America with momentum. Jason Bell celebrated his first podium result at VIR, celebrating a second-place finish with his Aston Martin Vantage GT3. Damir Hot also celebrated his first podium of the year at VIR, placing his Nissan Z GT4, earning two third-place finishes. Todd Parriott had a consistent run and will be sure to build on the team’s successes as they head into rounds 11 and 12 of the 16-race championship. With momentum on their side, the Lizard trio will continue their trajectory at this fan-favorite road course.
Pirelli GT 4 America
Race Length: 60 minutes
Classes: Silver, Pro-Am, Am
Race Start: 8/17 at 5:00 PM CT, 8/18 at 10:55 AM CT
Race Stream: YouTube.com/GTWorld
Damir Hot and Rodrigo Baptista have proven themselves to be a well-fitted pairing in their Nissan Z GT4 in the Pirelli GT4 America series, earning their first podium finish at VIR together in just their second race weekend as a driving duo. This weekend, a scheduling conflict for Baptista will keep the Brazilian out of the car, so Lizard veteran Andy Lee will step to fill the seat. Lee will be doing double duty this weekend in both the GT3 category with Sabo as well as GT4. He’ll be sure to bring good energy and experience to this weekend’s races, eager to see how the Nissan performs at Road America. Todd Parriott and Tom Dyer will round out the team’s GT4 America entries. The pair came close to a set of top-five finishes at VIR, and will strive to lock in the strong results this weekend.
Event Schedule | All Times CDT
All Races Live on YouTube.com/GTWorld
Friday, August 16
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Bronze Test
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM GT America Practice One
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM GTWCA Practice One
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM GT4 America Practice One
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM GT America Practice Two
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM GTWCA Practice Two
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM GT4 America Practice Two
Saturday, August 17
8:05 AM – 8:20 AM GT America Qualifying
9:05 AM – 9:20 AM GTWCA Qualifying Driver 1
9:15 AM – 9:40 AM GTWCA Qualifying Driver 2
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM GT4 America Qualifying Driver 1
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM GT4 America Qualifying Driver 2
12:55 PM – 11:35 AM GT America Race One
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM GTWCA Race One
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GT4 America Race One
Sunday, August 18
8:45 AM – 9:25 AM GT America Race 2
10:55 AM – 11:55 AM GT4 America Race 2
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM GTWCA Race 2
About Flying Lizard Motorsports
Based out of Sonoma, California, Flying Lizard Motorsports is one of the most iconic sports car teams in motorsports, having celebrated ten driver and team championships, as well as competed internationally at the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times.
The Lizards burst on the American Le Mans Series scene in 2004, competing in the GT class until 2012. In 2013, the team moved to the GTC class, still competing in legendary events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2014, the team expanded its program to include running two Audi R8 LMS in the TUDOR Championship, and in 2015, again expanded the program to include two Porsches in Porsche Club racing. Flying Lizard closed out the season with a dominating win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill with Toyo Tires, a win they repeated in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The 2020 season proved the team’s most successful to date, earning four titles in the GT4 America championship. Flying Lizard Motorsports has proven to be a championship contender no matter the race series or race car. For more information, visit lizardms.com.
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