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Wright Motorsports Kisses the Bricks After IMSA Victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

by MikeSeptember 24, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 24, 2024) – Sunday evening at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wright Motorsports celebrated a win that was a long time coming for the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R of Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and Jan Heylen. The win in the inaugural Battle on the Bricks endurance race marked the first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship win for Adelson and Skeer. The successful result and consistent performance during the race, rocketed the team up from 13th to fourth in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup, the endurance championship within the full-season IMSA WeatherTech championship. One race remains in the season, the ten-hour Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, on October 12. (more…)

Wright Motorsports Primed for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis

by MikeSeptember 17, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 17, 2024) – This weekend, the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host its first-ever IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance race at the Brickyard. The TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks is set for Sunday, September 22, and Wright Motorsports is ready to rise to the challenge with the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, driven by Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and endurance specialist Jan Heylen.

“We’ve had a solid season so far, and this is a great opportunity for us to have a strong weekend,” said Team Owner John Wright. “Adam and Elliott have been outstanding in their rookie year, and with Jan’s experience, we’re bringing a strong lineup to Indianapolis. This team thrives under pressure, and I’m confident we can deliver another strong result.” (more…)

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…)

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…)

Wright Motorsports Maintains Points Lead with Double Podium Weekend

by MikeAugust 20, 2024

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., (August 19, 2024) – With just two race weekends remaining in the Fanatec GT World Challenge America season, Wright Motorsports leaves Road America’s doubleheader still holding onto the championship points lead.

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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…)

Wright Motorsports at IMSA SportsCar Weekend, Road America

by MikeJuly 31, 2024

BATAVIA, Ohio. (July 31, 20240) – Wright Motorsports stands ready to take on the legendary Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for the next round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

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Wright Motorsports Battles the Heat, Keeps Points Lead at VIR

by MikeJuly 23, 2024

ALTON, Va., (July 23, 2024) – Rounds seven and eight of the Fanatec GT World Challenge America series brought the heat but Wright Motorsports persevered to leave the weekend still the overall points leaders in their No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R.

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Wright Motorsports Leads Points Charge Heading into Sebring International Raceway

by WebmasterApril 30, 2024

SEBRING, Fla., (April 30, 2024) – Following consecutive victories in the first two rounds of the Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, Wright Motorsports enters the upcoming double header weekend at Sebring International Raceway as the current overall points leader. The No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, piloted by Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer, will defend its point lead in a pair of 90-minute races this Saturday and Sunday, May 4 – 5 at the legendary Sebring, Florida race circuit. (more…)

Kressley, Grim And Stillwagon Are Winners In Ultra-Competitive Paul Wright Roofing Race Night At Grandview Speedway

by MikeAugust 28, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Point leader Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. completed his pass of Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa. following a multi-lap duel for the lead with just two laps remaining, and went on to score the win in the 30-lap T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)