Porsche Protege Dickinson Wins Pole For GT4 America Race 1

Porsche Takes Top Spot in GT4 Qualifying at Road America

Road America, [Date] – In a highly competitive qualifying session for Pirelli GT4 America, Riley Dickinson of Porsche North America secured the pole position for Race 1 with a lap time of 2:14.887, edging out Aston Martin junior driver Mike David Ortmann, who clocked in at 2:15.269. Dickinson’s strong performance came as the ACI Motorsports team opted for their Pro drivers to compete in Qualifying 1.

The battle between the two drivers unfolded in the final minutes, with Ortmann initially leading before Dickinson’s late push clinched the top spot. Loek Hartog, another Porsche driver, followed closely behind, finishing third overall.

In Race 2, the pole was claimed by Tyler Gonzalez in the #68 RAFA Racing Team Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2, posting a time of 2:15.326. The #3 JMF Aston Martin driven by Jonathan Neudorf was just behind in second place, registering a time of 2:15.441.

The first qualifying session also showcased Marc Miller’s strong pace in the #37 Dome Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT4, where he secured a fourth-place start in Race 1. Jesse Webb and Luca Mars rounded out the top six in their respective Aston Martin entries.

Key Qualifying Results:

• Qualifying 1:

  1. Riley Dickinson (Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport) – 2:14.887
  2. Mike David Ortmann (Aston Martin Vantage GT4 EVO) – 2:15.269
  3. Loek Hartog (Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport) – Time not specified
  4. Marc Miller (Mercedes-AMG GT4) – Time not specified
  5. Jesse Webb (Aston Martin Vantage GT4) – Time not specified
  6. Luca Mars (Aston Martin Vantage GT4) – Time not specified
  7. Alex Ellis (Porsche 911 GT4) – Time not specified
  8. Gresham Wagner (Toyota GR Supra GT4) – Time not specified
  9. Kevin Boehm (BMW M4 GT4 EVO) – Time not specified
  10. James Clay (BMW M4 GT4) – 16th overall
• Qualifying 2:
  1. Tyler Gonzalez (Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2) – 2:15.326
  2. Jonathan Neudorf (Aston Martin Vantage GT4) – 2:15.441
  3. Kenton Koch (BMW M4 GT4 EVO) – Time not specified
  4. Mads Siljehaug (Toyota GR Supra GT4) – Time not specified
  5. Matheus Leist (NOLASPORT Porsche) – Fastest Pro-Am entry, overall fifth
  6. Danny Dyszelski (Porsche 911 GT4) – Time not specified
  7. Tyler McQuarrie (BMW M4 GT4) – Time not specified
  8. Max Hewitt (Aston Martin Vantage GT4) – Time not specified
  9. Paul Sparta’s (BMW M4 GT4) – Top Am entry
  10. Braydon Arthur (Aston Martin Vantage GT4) – Time not specified

Technical issues also surfaced with the Skip Barber Racing Team, whose Aston Martin Vantage GT4 faced gearbox problems earlier but has since returned to competition.

As teams prepare for the races ahead, the competition in both the Pro and Am classes remains fierce, setting the stage for an exciting weekend at Road America.