CABRERA JOINS EXCLUSIVE AUTOSPORT FOR THE 2023 USF JUNIORS SEASON

CABRERA JOINS EXCLUSIVE AUTOSPORT FOR THE 2023 USF JUNIORS SEASON

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15-year-old Florida native ready for his USF Pro Championships debut.

BROWNSBURG, IN (February 24, 2023) – Exclusive Autosport is pleased to announce Giovanni Cabrera as their fourth driver in the 2023 USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires line-up. The 15-year-old, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida driver is relatively new to racing, but he amassed significant seat time in competitive karting at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex before a planned run through the Lucas Oil School of Racing Advanced Course that led to F4 testing. Giovanni has been preparing for the 2023 season with a focused fitness regiment, testing his #97 Exclusive Autosport Tatuus JR-23, and competing in the YACademy Winter Series with his fellow EA teammates.

“I feel so fortunate to have been introduced to Exclusive Autosport,” Cabrera enthused. “From the very first meeting I had with Michael Duncalfe, I knew I wanted to be a part of this team. I have not had a lot of seat time, however, with just the few test days I have had with the team, including the YACademy Winter Series, I feel confident that I will be ready for the season. I am excited, ready to learn, and ready to keep improving this year. I am so appreciative of everything my parents and family have done to help me get to this level. I am fortunate to have Carico International, Millennium Merchant Services, and Cabrera Racing, who have supported me to make my dream a reality.”

Cabrera’s signing/announcement brings the Exclusive Autosport USF Juniors squad up to four full-season drivers. Cabrera will join his already-announced teammates Joey Brienza, Erick Schotten, and Jack Jeffers in the team’s quest for a 2023 USF Juniors Championship. Giovanni has been taking part in Exclusive Autosport’s off-season testing program leading up to his USF Pro Championships debut next week at the series yearly ‘Spring Training’ held in Sebring, FL.

“It has been a pleasure having Giovanni join our program,” said Exclusive Autosport owner Michael Duncalfe. “He is incredibly eager to learn and work hard to perfect his craft. He has a great family supporting him and we look forward to working with them this coming season.”

Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin announces 2023 schedule

Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin announces 2023 schedule


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For Immediate Release:

Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin announces 2023 schedule

FEL Motorsports’ RCC to mirror SCCC four-weekend, three-race format

ST. CATHARINES, ON (February 17, 2023) – FEL Motorsports is excited to announce the 2023 schedule
for the Radical Cup Canada (RCC) presented by Michelin. The 2023 RCC schedule will follow the format change of sister-series, Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin. Both will run as a 12-race championship, now condensed into four weekends, each featuring three races. The new format is designed to save all teams money and allow for personal time and travel, while delivering the same great competition experience.

“The new format was designed based on feedback from the existing teams of the RCC,” said Series Manager, Jessica Benevides of this year’s Radical Cup Canada event schedule. “The RCC teams and drivers are comprised of a mix of upcoming talent and gentlemen drivers. A condensed hybrid schedule of main-stream and regional events will allow drivers to showcase their talents in front of the biggest crowds in Canadian motorsport.”

Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin 2023 Schedule

Rounds 1, 2, 3 – May 19, 20, 21 @ Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Victoria Day Speedfest
Rounds 4, 5, 6 – July 14, 15, 16 @ Honda Indy Toronto
Rounds 7, 8, 9 – August 19, 20 @ Calabogie Motorsports Park
Rounds 10, 11, 12 – September 1, 2, 3 @ Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Labour Day Sprints

“We are definitely gaining traction going into the 2023 season. We have previously announced the prize package for the Radical Cup Canada, as well as the addition of Honda Indy Toronto to the schedule,” said FEL Motorsports President, Chris Bye. “I think the Radicals put on some of the best road racing in Canada and we will do our best to keep the momentum going,” Bye continued.

Registration is now open. Visit www.felmotorsports.com for more details about the series.

About FEL Motorsports

FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money.

Canadian Race results from the Rolex 24 at Daytona 2023

Canadian Race results from the Rolex 24 at Daytona 2023

Congratulations to Anthony Mantella of AWA and Roman De Angelis of The Heart of Racing on their victories in their respective classes today at the Rolex 24 at Daytona race.

  IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Series
Finish Position in Class DRIVER TEAM CAR TYPE
  Le Mans Prototype 2 ( LMP2 )
5th #8 John Farano Tower Motorsports ORECA LMP2 07
6th #51 Devlin Defrancesco Rick Ware Racing ORECA LMP2 07
  Le Mans Prototype 3 ( LMP3 )
4th #13 Orey Fidani AWA Duqueine D08
1st #17 Anthony Mantella AWA Duqueine D08
6th #87 James Vance FastMD Racing Duqueine D08
6th #87 Antonio Serravalle FastMD Racing Duqueine D08
  GT Daytona Pro ( GTD PRO )
5th #9 No CDN Drivers Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)
9th #95 Bruno Spengler Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3
  GT Daytona ( GTD)
5th #12 Parker Thompson Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3
9th #16 Zacharie Robichon Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)
1st #27 Roman De Angelis Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3
15th #32 Mikael Grenier Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes AMG GT3
7th #78 Mikhail Goikhberg US RaceTronics Lamborghini Huracan GT3
6th #93 Kyle Marcelli Racers Edge Motorsports with WTR Acura NSX GT3
  IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series
  Grand Sport (GS)
15th #57 Danial Morad Winward Racing Mercedes AMG GT GT4
10th #69 Jesse Lazare Motorsports In Action McLaren Artura GT4
10th #69 Alex Filsinger Motorsports In Action McLaren Artura GT4
  Touring Car (TCR)
12th #15 Nick  Looijmans Rockwell Autosport Development Audi RS3 LMS DSG

 

12th #15 Denis Dupont Rockwell Autosport Development Audi RS3 LMS DSG
5th #33 Robert Wickens Byran Herta Autosport Hyundai Elentra N TCR
6th #98 Mark Wilkins Byran Herta Autosport Hyundai Elentra N TCR
7th #99 Karl Wittmer Victor Gonzalez Racing Team
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