SONOMA, Calif., (April 3, 2023) – Flying Lizard Motorsports enjoyed success at their home track of Sonoma Raceway last weekend as the GT America Powered by AWS and the Pirelli GT4 America championships took over the hills of Sonoma, California. The four-race and four-car effort brought the team three podium finishes, giving the team strong momentum heading into the next rounds at NOLA Motorsport Park, April 28-30. (more…)
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Wright Motorsports Revels in Victory at Sonoma Raceway Season Opener
SONOMA, Calif., (April 3, 2023) – The SRO America 2023 season began for Wright Motorsports last weekend at Sonoma Raceway. The Porsche customer team celebrated multiple visits to the podium including a win in the headlining series, the Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS. Team veterans Charlie Luck and Jan Heylen concluded the weekend with two top-five finishes in their new No. 45 Porsche 911 GT3 R, while newcomers Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer won the opening round, followed up by a third-place finish in the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R. (more…)
Behind The Wheel – With Randy Pobst
Colorado Springs, CO – On June 25 seventy drivers from around the globe will line up to make their assault on the 14,115′ summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. The world-renowned Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, moves into its second century this summer. Returning in the Exhibition division, Randy Pobst (Atlanta, GA) will strap in behind the wheel of his 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, nicknamed “Dark Helmet” in the Exhibition division. (more…)
‘The Godfather’ Dave Moody Returns to Thunder Road as SRX Public Address Announcer
Barre, VT — A man who needs no introduction is returning to the Thunder Road public address system for the first time in nearly two decades. Officials have announced today that Vermont’s-own Dave Moody is making his grand return to ‘The Road’ as the announcer for the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Event on Thursday, July 20th that will see such international stars as Tony Stewart, Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan and Brad Keselowki, among others, take to the iconic Vermont oval.
Jerry Kunzman to Retire from NASA National, Names Jeremy Croiset CEO
After more than 30 years at the helm of the National Auto Sport Association, a racing organization he co-founded in 1991, Executive Director Jerry Kunzman has announced he will retire from NASA National in 2023.
Kunzman will continue to serve as Regional Director of the Northern California NASA Region, but he will be naming current COO Jeremy Croiset as the new CEO of NASA.
Victory for Silver Hare Racing at Road Atlanta
Sunday’s victory was Silver Hare Racing’s second in the Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series. Its first win came on Nov. 8, 2020 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, with driver Rafa Matos. (more…)
M&T Bank Newest Thunder Road Naming Sponsor for 2nd Tiger Triple Crown on June 29th
Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials are happy to announce a new partner in the 2023 season as M&T Bank has signed on to sponsor Round #2 of the Myers Container Flying Tiger Triple Crown on Thursday, June 29th. Along with having all four Thunder Road divisions on tap, June 29th is also an action-packed family fun day at the Central Vermont speed-plant with the annual Kids Rides scheduled and its Scout Night, all Scouts in uniform are admitted free!
Madeline Stewart to Make Her North American Debut in Porsche Sprint Challenge Piloting the JDX Racing Entry
LOVELAND, CO. – JDX Racing is excited to announce the signing of Madeline Stewart. Madeline will drive the No. 282 JDX Racing / Spool Imports / Byers Porsche in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America. The season starts March 24th with the opener at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida. (more…)
Top Five Finish for Montecalvo at 12 Hours of Sebring
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – Highlands, NJ – After twelve hours of hard-fought racing, Vasser Sullivan driver Frankie Montecalvo finished P5 at the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring. Montecalvo shared the No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 with Parker Thompson and full season co-driver Aaron Telitz. Telitz qualified third, however started the race second due to a penalty to another competitor. (more…)
