ST RACING GEARING UP FOR FULL GT WORLD CHALLENGE AMERICA CAMPAIGN IN 2023

ST RACING GEARING UP FOR FULL GT WORLD CHALLENGE AMERICA CAMPAIGN IN 2023

January 27, 2023.- ST Racing is pleased to announce it will return to the GT World Challenge America as part of its racing program in 2023.

In a part-campaign in GTWC America in 2022, Samantha Tan Racing completed solid outings at both Sonoma Raceway and the Virginia International Raceway, during which the speed of the team’s BMW M4 GT3 was put beyond doubt, before Samantha Tan, Nick Wittmer and Harry Gottsacker rounded out the season with a Silver Cup class win and a top 10 finish overall at the Indianapolis 8 Hours.

Prior to that, ST Racing’s lofty accomplishments with SRO include both West Pro-Am Cup Teams’ and Drivers’ championships in 2019, and SprintX Teams’ honours in 2020, both as part of the Pirelli GT4 America series.

With momentum on its side, ST Racing will look to further establish the M4 GT3’s credibility on the North American stages in 2023. The #38 BMW will be driven at all rounds by team co-owner Samantha Tan, with her teammates set to be revealed in due course.

Samantha Tan, co-owner / driver: “I’m ecstatic to be back in the GTWC paddock again – this time for the full season! We were met with many difficulties last year which prevented us from competing at the majority of events, but we will once again step up for the challenge this upcoming season. This year, our BMW M4 GT3 will be run by the STR38 Motorsports crew, a team of highly experienced and dedicated engineers/mechanics from around the world managed by a familiar face, Jon Miller. I look forward to another great year of racing with SRO!”

The GTWC is scheduled to begin at the Sonoma Raceway on 30 March to 2 April, followed later that month with rounds three and four at NOLA Motorsports Park on 28-30 April.

Rounds five and six take place on 19-21 May at the Circuit of the Americas. The Texan facility has proven particularly successful for Samantha Tan Racing over the years, with the Canadian team taking SprintX Pro-Am and TC class wins at COTA in Pirelli GT4 America, as well as podium finishes in TC America.

The Virginia International Raceway, another fruitful hunting ground for ST Racing, will host rounds seven and eight on 16-18 June, with the GTWC North America returning to action at Road America on 18-20 August after the series’ summer break. After the penultimate weekend at the vaunted Sebring International Raceway on 22-24 September, the GTWC North America draws to a close at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on 5-6-7 October.

Canadian qualifying results for this weekends Rolex 24 at Daytona race.

Canadian qualifying results for this weekends Rolex 24 at Daytona race.

Here are the qualifying results for the Canadians participating in this weekend Rolex 24 at Daytona.

  IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Series
   
Qualify Position   DRIVER TEAM CAR TYPE  
  Le Mans Prototype 2 ( LMP2 )
56 #8 John Farano Tower Motorsports ORECA LMP2 07  
15 #51 Devlin Defrancesco Rick Ware Racing ORECA LMP2 07  
           
  Le Mans Prototype 3 ( LMP3 )
24 #13 Orey Fidani AWA Duqueine D08  
26 #17 Anthony Mantella AWA Duqueine D08  
23 #87 James Vance FastMD Racing Duqueine D08  
23 #87 Antonio Serravalle FastMD Racing Duqueine D08  
           
  GT Daytona Pro ( GTD PRO )
  #9 No CDN Drivers Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)  
42 #95 Bruno Spengler Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3  
           
  GT Daytona ( GTD)
36 #12 Parker Thompson Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3  
46 #16 Zacharie Robichon Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)  
35 #27 Roman De Angelis Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3  
28 #32 Mikael Grenier Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes AMG GT3  
49 #78 Mikhail Goikhberg US RaceTronics Lamborghini Huracan GT3  
31 #93 Kyle Marcelli Racers Edge Motorsports with WTR Acura NSX GT3  
           
Canadian driver lineup for this weekends Rolex 24 at Daytona

Canadian driver lineup for this weekends Rolex 24 at Daytona

Canadian driver lineup for this weekends Rolex 24 at Daytona

IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Series
DRIVER TEAM CAR TYPE
Le Mans Prototype 2 ( LMP2 )
#8 John Farano Tower Motorsports ORECA LMP2 07
#51 Devlin Defrancesco Rick Ware Racing ORECA LMP2 07
Le Mans Prototype 3 ( LMP3 )
#13 Orey Fidani AWA Duqueine D08
#17 Anthony Mantella AWA Duqueine D08
#87 James Vance FastMD Racing Duqueine D08
#87 Antonio Serravalle FastMD Racing Duqueine D08
GT Daytona Pro ( GTD PRO )
#9 No CDN Drivers Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)
GT Daytona ( GTD)
#12 Parker Thompson Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3
#16 Zacharie Robichon Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)
#27 Roman De Angelis Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3
#32 Mikael Grenier Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes AMG GT3
#93 Kyle Marcelli Racers Edge Motorsports with WTR Acura NSX GT3
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series
Grand Sport (GS)
#57 Danial Morad Winward Racing Mercedes AMG GT GT4
#69 Jesse Lazare Motorsports In Action McLaren Artura GT4
#69 Alex Filsinger Motorsports In Action McLaren Artura GT4
Touring Car (TCR)
#15 Nick  Looijmans Rockwell Autosport Development Audi RS3 LMS DSG
#15 Denis Dupont Rockwell Autosport Development Audi RS3 LMS DSG
#33 Robert Wickens Byran Herta Autosport Hyundai Elentra N TCR
#98 Mark Wilkins Byran Herta Autosport Hyundai Elentra N TCR
#99 Karl Wittmer Victor Gonzalez Racing Team
IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona Canadian Pre-Event Entry List

IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona Canadian Pre-Event Entry List

Rolex 24 at Daytona Canadian Pre-Event Entry List

Le Mans Prototype 2 ( LMP2 )

8

John Farano Tower Motorsports

ORECA LMP2 07

51

Devlin Defrancesco Rick Ware Racing

ORECA LMP2 07

Le Mans Prototype 3 ( LMP3 )

13

Orey Fidani AWA

Duqueine D08

17

Anthony Mantella AWA

Duqueine D08

87

James Vance FastMD Racing

Duqueine D08

GT Daytona Pro ( GTD PRO )

9

XXX Pfaff Motorsports

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

GT Daytona ( GTD)

12

Parker Thompson Vasser Sullivan

Lexus RC F GT3

16

Zacharie Robichon Wright Motorsports

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

27

Roman De Angelis Heart of Racing Team

Aston Martin Vantage GT3

32

Mikael Grenier Team Korthoff Motorsports

Mercedes AMG GT3

57

Daniel Morad Winward Racing

Mercedes AMG GT3

AVERY TOWNS JOINS EXCLUSIVE AUTOSPORT FOR FRESHMAN USF2000 SEASON

AVERY TOWNS JOINS EXCLUSIVE AUTOSPORT FOR FRESHMAN USF2000 SEASON

Texas native graduates from SCCA Formula X to USF Pro Championships ladder

BROWNSBURG, IN (December 15, 2022) – Exclusive Autosport is thrilled to announce the signing of 19-year-old Avery Towns as their second driver for the 2023 USF2000 Presented by Cooper Tires season. The Texas native will pilot the blue, black, and silver #93 Tatuus USF-22. Unlike the usual path taken by most young racers, Towns did not compete in karting as a youngster but instead found motorsports in 2021 through the Sports Car Club of America. During his first two years of open-wheel competition, Towns has enjoyed success in the Formula X classification, earning numerous race victories and the U.S. Majors points championships in both of those years. Avery will aim to leverage the experience of the Exclusive Autosport crew, engineers, and teammates to help further develop his racecraft.

“I am so thankful for this opportunity to compete in the USF2000 series this upcoming season­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­,” Towns enthused. “I’d like to give a massive ‘thank you’ to everyone involved, especially my parents who have supported me throughout the process. I’m super excited to be working with Exclusive Autosport for 2023 and I cannot wait for the season opener at St. Pete!”

“We are excited to welcome Avery to the program,” said Michael Duncalfe, Team Principal. “This will be his first year in professional open-wheel racing and we are really looking forward to helping him progress and develop in the sport.”

In preparation for the 2023 season, Towns will take part in Exclusive Autosport’s extensive off-season testing program for their USF Juniors, USF2000, and USF Pro 2000 teams leading into the upcoming USF Pro Championships season. Drivers with interest in joining or testing with the EA squad are asked to contact the team directly by emailing info@exclusiveauotosport.com.

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