SRO COTA, Post-Race Notes

GT World Challenge America: JMF Motorsports Takes Lead, Turner Motorsport Holds Strong

Austin, Texas—JMF Motorsports claimed victory in Race 2 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), propelling Michai Stephens and Mikael Grenier to the top of the GT World Challenge America Pro standings after four races. The duo capitalized on challenges faced by Kenton Koch and Connor De Phillippi in their #99 BMW, turning a three-point deficit into an eight-point lead, now standing at 83 points.

Justin Rothberg and Robby Foley continue to lead the Pro-Am category for Turner Motorsport. However, their lead has narrowed to just six points following a strong performance by Regulator Racing’s Philip Ellis and Jeff Burton, who finished second in Race 2. CrowdStrike by Riley’s absence from the full season has enabled Regulator Racing to become Turner’s main challenger for the title.

GT World Challenge America Standings:

• Pro Class:

  1. Michai Stephens/Mikael Grenier (#34)—83 points
  2. Kenton Koch/Connor De Phillippi (#99)—80 points
  3. Alex Sedgwick/Jan Heylen (#18)—63 points
• Pro-Am Class:
  1. Justin Rothberg/Robby Foley (#29)—68 points
  2. Philip Ellis/Jeff Burton (#91)—62 points
  3. Jason Daskalos/Isaac Sherman (#27)—42 points

GT4 America: RAFA Racing Dominates in Enduro

RAFA Racing Team emerged victorious at the GT4 Lone Star Enduro, significantly impacting the championship standings with double points on offer. Gresham Wagner and Tyler Gonzalez now lead the Silver standings by 12 points over JMF Motorsports’ Braydon Arthur and Mike David Ortmann. Their competitors, Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch, fall to third.

In the Pro-Am category, BimmerWorld Racing’s James Walker Jr. and Tyler McQuarrie established a commanding 24-point lead after their win, while three-time winners Sam Craven and Josh Green dropped to fifth following a challenging race.

GT4 America Standings:

• Silver Class:

  1. Gresham Wagner/Tyler Gonzalez (#68)—78 points
  2. Braydon Arthur/Mike David Ortmann (#4)—66 points

• Pro-Am Class:

  1. James Walker Jr./Tyler McQuarrie (#82)—80 points
  2. Tony Gaples/Michael Cooper (#33)—56 points
• Am Class:
  1. Anthony Geraci/Kenny Schmied (#72)—73 points

McLaren Trophy America: GMG Racing Dominates

GMG Racing’s James Sofronas clinched pole position and subsequently secured his second win of the weekend, showcasing impressive speed throughout the event. Alexandra Hainer achieved her first Pro-Am victory alongside teammate Jesse Lazare.

Notable performances included John Capestro-Dubets and Andre Solano, who also secured a victory. With a ten-week break ahead, the next round returns at Virginia International Raceway on July 19-20.

Championship Standings:

• Pro Class:
  • James Sofronas leads, with just four points separating the top two teams.
• Pro-Am Class:
  • Hainer and Lazare maintain a ten-point lead over their nearest rivals.

Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup: Weisenberg and Bell Split Wins

Lucas Weisenberg and Jaxon Bell took victories during a competitive GR Cup weekend. Weisenberg won the opening race following a chaotic start, while Bell triumphed in the second race, maintaining pole position throughout.

Rutledge Wood, making his series debut, encountered challenges but completed his first race. His second race ended prematurely due to a collision.

The GR Cup North America series resumes at Sebring International Raceway.

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