Robert Noaker Secures GT4 Promotion with McCumbee McAleer Racing
Charlotte, NC – After achieving an undefeated season in the IMSA-sanctioned Mustang Challenge, Robert Noaker has been promoted to a full-time GT4 seat with McCumbee McAleer Racing for the Michelin Pilot Challenge. He will team with Nate Cicero to drive the #13 Ford Mustang GT4 in the Grand Sport (GS) class.
Cicero, who previously secured a Pilot Challenge victory in August at Road America, comes off a strong partnership with Jenson Altzman, culminating in three pole positions and a fourth-place finish in the GS Drivers’ Championship. Noaker’s previous experience includes a competitive third-place finish in a one-off Pilot Challenge race at Indianapolis.
KOHR Motorsports Expands GS Efforts and Honors Biffle Family
KOHR Motorsports announced a two-car GS entry for the 2025 season, featuring the #59 and #60 Ford Mustang GT4s. Billy Johnson Jr. and Bob Michaelian will drive the #59, while the #60 will see rising star Evan Slater partnered with veteran Ray Mason. The #60 will also feature a tribute livery dedicated to NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and his family, following their tragic loss in December.
VPX Motorsport Enters IMSA with New Driver Lineup
VPX Motorsport transitions from Pirelli GT4 America to IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, fielding the #7 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport for teenager Danny Dyszelski and ex-IndyCar driver Matheus Leist. Leist expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, aiming for multiple wins throughout the season.
Madeline Stewart Signs Three-Year Deal with Czabok-Simpson Motorsport
Czabok-Simpson Motorsport (CSM) has secured Madeline Stewart on a three-year contract to drive a Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport. Stewart, a graduate of the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Programme, previously excelled in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America and is set to join returning drivers Morgan Burkhard and Gordon Scully.
Stallion Motorsport Introduces Reis in TCR Series
Stallion Motorsports confirmed Raphael “Rapinha” Reis as the second driver for their new #77 Cupra León VZ TCR, joining Celso Neto, the 2025/26 IMSA Diverse Driver Development (D3) Scholarship winner. Reis brings significant experience from TCR South America, positioning the team as a competitive force heading into the season.
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