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Ferrari Challenge Confirmed As Support Race At Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 4, 2024

LAS VEGAS (September 4, 2024) – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has confirmed Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli as a support race when the highly anticipated event returns November 21–23. The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series to the racing schedule means ticketed fans will now see two racing series speed down the iconic Las Vegas Strip during the Las Vegas Grand Prix race weekend.

“The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series further demonstrates our commitment to delivering an even bigger and better racing event than ever before,” said Silvia Bellot, VP of Sporting and Race Operations at Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. “Last year we made the dream of racing down Las Vegas Boulevard a reality, and we are thrilled that we can now offer fans twice the racing action for the price of a single ticket. Whether it be on or off-track, we are dedicated to providing fans with a truly unforgettable experience.”
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Wright Motorsports Prepared for Battle at Barber

by MikeSeptember 4, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, AL., (September 3, 2024) — Eight years have passed since SRO America last held an event at Barber Motorsports Park and this weekend, the Fanatec GT World Challenge America returns to Birmingham, Alabama for the penultimate event of the 2024 season. The competition will intensify at the picturesque circuit as Wright Motorsports aims to keep a tight grasp on the PRO-class championship point lead with the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R.

“It’s great to be returning back to Barber,” said Team Owner John Wright. “Not only is the facility beautiful, but it offers some great racing as well. It’ll be interesting to see how quickly everyone gets up to speed at a track we haven’t raced at in some years. We’ve had decent success here in the past. After our recent test here, we are ready to get down to business and hopefully keep growing that championship points lead.” (more…)

Seven Must-See Cars at World Time Attack Challenge

by MikeAugust 28, 2024

There are headline acts in every class with entries from as far away as Finland, the United States, and Japan.

Here are just a few of the star attractions of World Time Attack Challenge. (more…)

Wright Motorsports Rolls into GT-Only WeatherTech Weekend

by MikeAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

BATAVIA, Ohio. (August 21, 2024) – Wright Motorsports heads back to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) this weekend for the next round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR. After a second-place finish at VIR last month in the Fanatec GT World Challenge, the team is well-prepared to fight for another strong result in the WeatherTech Championship with the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R. (more…)

AO Racing Welcomes Bachler to Lineup for GT Challenge at VIR

by MikeAugust 20, 2024

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (August 20, 2024) – Porsche driver Klaus Bachler is set to join AO Racing for next weekend’s Michelin GT Challenge at VIR in Roxy, the Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr. He will race alongside full-season driver Laurin Heinrich during the GT-only weekend as AO Racing continues its quest to maintain its championship lead in the final stretch of the season. (more…)

GMG Racing Secures GT America Race Win and Fanatec GT World Challenge Pro-Am P2 Finish at Road America

by MikeAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin (August 19, 2024) – GMG Racing secured a Sunday GT America powered by AWS race win with team Founder and Principal James Sofronas and a P2 Pro-Am class podium in Saturday’s Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race with co-drivers Kyle Washington and Tom Sargent in a competitive SRO America championships weekend at Road America. (more…)

ARCA Menards Series General Tire Speedway Challenge Reaches Penultimate Event

by MikeAugust 15, 2024

The top four teams in the General Tire Speedway Challenge are only separated by 10 points. Occupying the top two positions are the Venturini Motorsports No. 55 and No. 20 entries, the former of which currently holds a four-point advantage. (more…)

Wright Brings Points Lead to Road America

by MikeAugust 15, 2024

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., (August 14, 2024) – Wright Motorsports continues to keep a firm grip on its championship points lead as the team heads into rounds nine and 10 at Road America. With five rounds remaining in the 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge season, the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, driven by Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer, holds a 36-point advantage over ST Racing. The lead positions the team for a strong push headed into the last few races on the calendar including the pair of races this weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (more…)

GMG Racing Scores a Four-Pack of Podium Finishes with Washington and Mulcahy in Porsche Sprint Challenge at Road America

by MikeAugust 14, 2024

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin (August 13, 2024) – GMG Racing and team drivers Kyle Washington and Patrick Mulcahy scored a four-pack of podium finishes in a successful weekend of USAC Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West by Yokohama series competition Saturday and Sunday at Road America.

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Flying Lizard Motorsports Flies to Multiple SRO America Podiums at VIR

by MikeJuly 25, 2024

ALTON, VA., (July 25, 2024) – Following a new race season with several new and upgraded efforts in their sports car racing program, the fruits of the labor by Flying Lizard were shown last weekend at VIRginia International Raceway.

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