The Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama championship made its lone trip to the West this weekend, running at the beloved Sonoma Raceway in Northern California.
The annual schedule shakeup meant drivers in the series – which typically runs in East and Central time zone tracks – had a near-level playing field with little experience to lean on. As a result, eight races for four classes had a variety of winners and some of the most exciting racing yet in 2025.
Four winners were crowned in four class battles for Sprint Challenge North America’s 992 GT3 Cup categories.
In the Pro-Am class, young driver Cole Kleck fell prey to his lack of experience by starting on pole for Race 1, but quickly receiving a penalty for changing lanes prior to the green flag.
The focus then shifted to Alan Metni and Blake McDonald. As Metni battled with another class leader for the overall win, McDonald closed in during the final minutes. Despite the late surge, Metni held on for his first win of the year over his Kellymoss teammate by .315 seconds.
Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program member Therese Lahlouh made a stunning charge through the field from ninth on the grid to finish third.
In Race 2, however, Kleck proved he learned from his earlier mistakes and led flag-to-flag en route to the win – his third of the season with Topp Racing. McDonald captured a second runner-up position, while Metni finished on the podium again in third.
In the Masters class, California native Kayden Kelly did use his local experience to win the first race of the weekend, despite testing the limits with fellow class leader Metni towards the end of the race.
Scott Blind and Reinhold Krahn finished second and third, respectively, and both drivers would advance a position by the end of Race 2. Kelly was poised for a weekend sweep in the class, but a late-race drive-through elevated Blind to his second win of the year with Ruckus Racing, and Krahn to second place. Kelly rebounded for third.
The only driver to sweep-in-class at Sonoma was Danny Dyselski with VPX Motorsport, and his 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pro-Am wins could be credited to a particular reason.
Dyselski – a newcomer to sports car racing after an upbringing in open wheel competition – competed in the same model and at the same racetrack in GT4 America the week prior, and took his learnings all the way to victory lane this time around in Sprint Challenge.
Jens Hanston was the next closest competitor, but was no match for Dyselski’s strength. After sweeping the opening event at Sebring International Raceway, Hanston earned double runner-up finishes at Sonoma.
Splitting third-place finishes was a duo of racers from the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program – Erika Hoffman in Race 1 for the first time in her career, and Anna Checchi in Race 2.
Anna wasn’t the only member of her family in the limelight with CHR at Sonoma – her father, Greg, scored his first professional racing victory in the Cayman Masters class in Race 1. Lady Luck was on the elder Checchi’s side as the leading car of Alain Scalzo spun with less than 10 minutes remaining to promote his competitor to the win and Daniel Ammann to second.
Running under his own team banner, Scalzo rebounded to not only finish third in Race 1, but back on the top step in Race 2 for his third win of the year. Greg Cecchi with CHR followed in second, with Bill Fenech in third.
The next round of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama takes place at another joint event, this time at Circuit of The Americas. The Austin, Texas racetrack hosts Sprint Challenge North America, its USA West series counterpart, and the third round of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama on May 16 – 18.
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Full 992 GT3 Cup Race 1 results can be found here. Full Race 2 results can be found here.
Full 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 results can be found here. Full Race 2 results can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
After running separate opening round events at Sebring International Raceway and Spring Mountain for Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West – both series are set to feature on the same weekend for the first time this year at Sonoma Raceway this weekend.
Between the two series, a total of 63 Porsche race cars are entered – both the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS versions.
It won’t be just the individual championship battles on the line at Sonoma; the weekend also will feature the second round of the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America.
All the Sonoma race action from both championships will be streamed live on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel.
The opening round of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama was held at Sebring International Raceway last month with teenage newcomer Cole Kleck making an immediate impact by sweeping both Pro-Am races in the GT3 Cup category with Topp Racing.
The rookie finished ahead of fellow Texas driver and 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Pro-Am champion, Alan Metni in both instances. Robert Tutino – who was a two-time polesitter at the historic circuit in 2023 – finished third twice with his Canadian outfit, VPX Motorsports.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters class, David Williams controlled the first race of the weekend to win with TPC Racing, in addition to finishing third on the overall podium.
The battle for the remaining Masters podium positions, though, was a duel between Daryn Dean and Scott Blind. While the latter held the runner-up spot at the start, he gave way to Dean with 20 minutes to go in the contest.
However, it was a reversal in Race 2 on Saturday, as Blind – the 2024 Sprint Challenge 992 GT3 Cup Masters champion – captured his first victory of 2025.
In the Cayman battle, Jens Hanston added his name to a long list of drivers who successfully continue to climb the Porsche Motorsport ladder.
In 2023, Hanston emerged atop the PCA Club Racing GTD2 podium charts. Two years later to open the 2025 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America season, he finished atop both races for the Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport class.
Hanston held off fierce pressure from Kellymoss racer Loni Unser in both races. Unser wasn’t the only female on the grid who had an impressive opening weekend, as Anna Cecchi scored a double podium with a third female racer, Erika Hoffmann finishing fourth in both events in Pro-am.
In the Cayman Masters class, Alain Scalzo – who finished second in the 2024 Cayman Masters championship – had a dominant performance in both races.
Blind backed up his race two Sebring win with a solo run to victory in the opening round of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America.
The Ruckus Racing driver sealed his win with 10 minutes remaining in the two-hour enduro. Blind made his winning pass on fellow Sprint Challenge Masters driver Daryn Dean, driving inside of Turn 17 and setting sail to win by more than four seconds.
Dean, meanwhile, co-drove to his own Pro-Am class victory alongside Alec Udell and the Kellymoss team while still finishing second overall.
The duo of Charlie Hayes and Reinhold Krahn finished second in the Am class behind Blind, while Frank Vitiello and Daniel Bloom paired up to finish third.
Rounding out the Pro-Am class was Mike Mim and Zachary Vanier in second, with Dan Ammann and Owen Trinkler in third.
In the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport categories, Charles Espenlaub and Brandon Chappell with HM Road Racing finished first amongst the Pro-Am pairings after starting the race first-in-class.
Two weeks ago, another young star shone bright to take both race wins in the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West opening round at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch.
After finishing on the podium multiple times but eluding victory in 2024, Luke French conquered the top step for the first time in both rounds, driving a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for Competition Motorsports. French was untouchable at Spring Mountain, starting from pole, and leading every lap en route to the win.
Behind French, however, was an avid battle between drivers Daniel Hanley and Brannan Hankins, with Competition Motorsports and Loftus Motorsports, respectively.
Hanley bested Hankins by an even three-tenths of a second in Race 1 for runner-up, while Hankins flipped the deck on Sunday to secure second by nearly 11 seconds.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters category, Premier Racing’s Douglas Brandt led home his teammate Michael Lando in both races.
While the weekend sweep by Henry Marshall will go down in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport victory books, it was not easy to achieve. However, a home-track advantage certainly helped, as his HM Road Racing team – based out of Spring Mountain – started both rounds first and finished first.
Following behind were a handful of pursuits. Tim Smith – a data team specialist-turned-driver for BR Racing – finished runner-up within two seconds of Race 1 behind Marshall and in third place after Race 2.
Meanwhile, Greg Herback – Smith’s teammate at BR Racing – fought for his inaugural podium of the season after finishing fourth in Race 1 and climbing past his competitors in Race 2 for the runner-up spot.
This weekend at Sonoma, a total of six sprint races will be contested across the two championships with the weekend finishing with a 90-minute battle at the second round of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America on Sunday.
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Organized and operated in the United States by Porsche Motorsport North America’s official licensing partner, USAC, this premier program provides an unparalleled opportunity to drive on some of North America’s most iconic racing circuits while immersing participants in the world of Porsche Motorsport.
Each Porsche GT Track Day takes place alongside an actual Porsche Sprint Challenge race event, providing an opportunity for the discerning Porsche enthusiast to tackle the same circuits on the same weekend as Porsche racers.
This gives the Porsche GT Track Day participant exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to what it’s like to be involved with Porsche racing.
2025 Porsche GT Track Day Schedule
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Each event has limited space, ensuring a personalized and high-quality experience for all participants.
On-Track Experiences
Every Porsche GT Track Day includes nearly three hours of exclusive track time, broken into three exhilarating sessions:
VIP Hospitality
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Paddock Access
Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the Porsche Sprint Challenge paddock, where you can observe Porsche race teams fine-tuning their vehicles and interact with drivers and engineers. Get exclusive insights into racing strategies, car setups, and the passion that drives Porsche Motorsport.
Porsche GT Track Day Packages
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Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama welcomed many new drivers in 2025, and Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch was the backdrop for their introduction this past weekend for the opening event in 2025.
After finishing on the podium multiple times but eluding victory in 2024, Luke French conquered the top step for the first time in both rounds, driving a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for Competition Motorsports. French was untouchable at Spring Mountain, starting from pole, and leading every lap en route to the win.
Behind French, however, was an avid battle between drivers Daniel Hanley and Brannan Hankins, with Competition Motorsports and Loftus Motorsports, respectively.
Hanley bested Hankins by an even three-tenths of a second in Race 1 for runner-up, while Hankins flipped the deck on Sunday to secure second by nearly 11 seconds.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters category, Premier Racing’s Douglas Brandt led home his teammate Micheal Lando in both races.
While the weekend sweep by Henry Marshall will go down in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport victory books, it was not easy to achieve. However, a home-track advantage certainly helped, as his HM Road Racing team – based out of Spring Mountain – started both rounds first and finished first.
Following behind were a handful of pursuits. Tim Smith – a data team specialist-turned-driver for BR Racing – finished runner-up within two seconds of Race 1 behind Marshall and in third place after Race 2.
Meanwhile, Greg Herback – Smith’s teammate at BR Racing – fought for his inaugural podium of the season after finishing fourth in Race 1 and climbing past his competitors in Race 2 for the runner-up spot.
It will be a quick turnaround for Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, as teams travel from Nevada to Northern California within the next two weeks.
Sonoma Raceway hosts the second event of the season for both Sprint Challenge USA West and Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, and various competitors from both series will join in the second of four Porsche Endurance Challenge North America races in 2025 on Sunday.
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Full Race 1 results can be found here. Full Race 2 results can be found here.
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In the second year of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama competition, Scott Blind opened the season with a victory at Sebring International Raceway – and did so individually in the Am class.
Blind’s victory was his first in Endurance Challenge after finishing as high as fourth in 2024, and it came on the heels of a Porsche Sprint Challenge North America Masters class victory on Saturday at the central Florida racetrack.
Finishing first overall and running the Porsche 992 GT3 Cup car, the Ruckus Racing driver sealed his win with 10 minutes remaining in the two-hour enduro. Blind made his winning pass on fellow Sprint Challenge Masters driver Daryn Dean, driving inside of Turn 17 and setting sail to win by more than four seconds.
Dean, meanwhile, co-drove to his own Pro-Am class victory alongside Alec Udell and the Kellymoss team while still finishing second overall.
The duo of Charlie Hayes and Reinhold Krahn finished second in the Am class behind Blind, while Frank Vitiello and Daniel Bloom paired up to finish third. Both teams were elevated to their finishing positions after Alan Metni, running second-in-class, pulled off with an issue on the Ulmann Straight with three minutes remaining.
Rounding out the Pro-Am class was Mike Mim and Zachary Vanier in second, with Dan Ammann and Owen Trinkler in third.
In the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport categories, Charles Espenlaub and Brandon Chappell with HM Road Racing finished first amongst the Pro-Am pairings after starting the race first-in-class.
Tom Kopczynski – who had his own podium in Sprint Challenge Cayman Masters on Friday – and Eric Filgueiras followed suit in second place, with the father-daughter duo of Greg and Anna Cecchi in third. The younger Cecchi, who introduced her father to the sport, finished third in both Sprint Challenge Cayman Pro-Am rounds earlier in the weekend.
Bill Fenech and Chris Hall landed atop the Cayman Am class, while the Tartaglione pairing of Reginald and Emanuel finished second. Griff Asplundh in a solo outing led for multiple laps of the race, but finished in third.
The second of four Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama rounds takes place in one month’s time at Sonoma Raceway on April 4 – 6.
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Full race results can be found here, and all photos can be found here.
The 2025 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America season kicked off in thrilling fashion at Sebring International Raceway over the weekend, where over 60 cars took the green flag for an intense weekend of racing.
The event featured a breakout performance from teenage newcomer Cole Kleck, who made an immediate impact by sweeping both Pro-Am races in the GT3 Cup category with Topp Racing.
In the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport class, Jens Hantson followed suit, securing back-to-back victories in dominant fashion.
The GT3 Cup Masters class saw an intense battle between Daryn Dean and Scott Blind, with each driver claiming a victory to split the weekend’s honors.
Meanwhile, Alain Scalzo asserted his dominance in the Cayman Masters class, claiming both wins with commanding performances.
With fierce battles, standout rookie performances, and tight competition across the field, the season opener set the stage for an exciting year ahead.
Nearly 40 cars took the green flag at Sebring International Raceway to start the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America GT3 Cup season – a number consistent to the year prior, showing the series’ year-over-year strength.
Perhaps that strength is what attracted teenage phenom Cole Kleck to the series, and the newcomer was quick to success with two victories in the Pro-Am class with Topp Racing.
Because both 35-minute plus one-lap races on Friday and Saturday saw a handful of cautions, Kleck’s performance with the 992 GT3 Cup was limited except when blasting off on the restarts.
The rookie finished ahead of fellow Texas driver and 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Pro-Am champion, Alan Metni with Kellymoss, in both instances. Robert Tutino – who was a two-time polesitter at the historic circuit in 2023 – finished third twice with his Canadian outfit, VPX Motorsports.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters class, David Williams controlled the first race of the weekend to win with TPC Racing, in addition to finishing third on the overall podium.
The battle for the remaining Masters podium positions, though, was a duel between Daryn Dean and Scott Blind. While the latter held the runner-up spot at the start, he gave way to Dean with 20 minutes in the contest.
It was a reversal in Race 2 on Saturday, however, as Blind – the 2024 Sprint Challenge 992 GT3 Cup Masters champion – captured his first victory of 2025. Blind started second behind Dean, but emerged unscathed from a contact maneuver to pass for the lead and go on to finish fourth overall.
Dean finished second, while Race 1 winner Williams finished third for a double podium weekend.
Next, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America takes part in a joint event with its series counterpart, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West, at Sonoma Raceway on April 4 – 6.
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Full Race 1 results can be found here. Full Race 2 results can be found here.
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At Sebring International Raceway, Jens Hanston added his name to a long list of drivers who successfully continue to climb the Porsche motorsport ladder.
In 2023, Hanston emerged atop the PCA Club Racing GTD2 podium charts. Just two years later to open the 2025 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America season, he finished atop both races for the Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport class.
Hantson started from pole position on Friday and Saturday for Speedsport Tuning, and led flag-to-flag in both instances for the double victory. Prior to the rounds at Sebring, his Sprint Challenge experience only consisted of two starts at Road America in 2024 with a best finish of seventh.
The lack of professional experience is hard to believe based on Hanston’s efforts to hold off the fierce Porsche Cayman of Loni Unser. In Race 1, Unser raced door-to-door with him at the start, but gave way before the winding sequence of Turns 3, 4 and 5 at the historic circuit. The two volleyed for the fastest lap times in the closing minutes, but Unser finished two seconds behind her competitor.
In Race 2, Unser loomed larger than ever in Hanston’s mirror throughout the 35-minute plus one-lap race. Despite being within tenths of the lead, the Kellymoss driver collected her second runner-up finish of the weekend by .609 seconds.
Unser wasn’t the only female on the grid who had an impressive opening weekend, as Anna Cecchi scored a double podium – third in both rounds – of her own with CHR. It was Cecchi’s second and third race behind the wheel of a Porsche racecar.
In the Cayman Masters class, Alain Scalzo – who finished second in the 2024 Cayman Masters championship – had a dominant performance in both races. The Scalzo Autosport driver finished 13 seconds ahead of second place in Race 1 and 18 seconds ahead by the checkered flag of Race 2. He also finished third place on the overall podium in both contests.
Bill Fenech with JDX Racing kicked off his 2025 campaign with two podiums at Sebring, finishing third on Friday and second on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tom Kopczynski finished second in Race 1 and Dan Ammann finished third in Race 2.
Next, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America takes part in a joint event with its series counterpart, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West, at Sonoma Raceway on April 4 – 6.
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Feb 25, 2025 – Speedway, IN | Porsche Sprint & Endurance Challenge North America is proud to announce a partnership with Good Boy Vodka, a leading name in premium vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages. This multi-year collaboration positions Good Boy Vodka as the Exclusive Vodka and RTD Beverage Partner of both the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America. The partnership promises to deliver an enhanced and refreshing experience for competitors and teams throughout the paddock.
As part of the agreement, Good Boy Vodka will be at the center of the series’ hospitality areas. Porsche’s exclusive VIP Hospitality areas will offer premium beverages at all times for the members of the paddock and their guests.This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both brands to excellence, innovation, and celebration.
Good Boy Vodka will also take center stage in recognizing the remarkable achievements of drivers throughout the Porsche Sprint Challenge season. New to the series in 2025 is the introduction of the “Good Boy Vodka Fastest Lap Award,” which will be presented at every event. This prestigious accolade highlights the skill, precision, and determination of the driver who achieves the fastest lap, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition and celebrating the pinnacle of on-track performance.
Beyond individual race awards, Good Boy Vodka will host signature events that have become cherished traditions within the series. The “Good Boy Vodka Prost” will serve as an annual event highlight, bringing together drivers, teams, and paddock members for an evening of camaraderie, connection, and celebration. This exclusive gathering will foster a sense of community and provide an opportunity for the Porsche racing family to come together in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
The season will culminate in the “Good Boy Vodka Night of Champions,” a spectacular event that honors the hard work, dedication, and achievements of the season’s top performers. Held in a celebratory setting of the iconic Road Atlanta facilities, the event will recognize not only the series champions but also the contributions of everyone who makes the Porsche Sprint Challenge a success. With its premium beverages, sophisticated ambiance, and spirited celebrations, Good Boy Vodka will ensure the season concludes on a high note, leaving lasting memories for all in attendance.
“I’m thrilled to join the Porsche Sprint Challenge this year and connect with incredible new people. Racing has always been a passion of mine, from trophy trucks to offshore powerboats and superbikes.Through this opportunity, we aim to raise awareness for Good Boy Vodka and our nonprofit, the Good Boy Foundation. Giving back and making a meaningful impact in local communities is at the heart of what we do. I’m excited to race with CWR and get up to speed in the new car. Looking forward to an unforgettable season ahead!” – Good Boy Vodka Founder and CEO Alex Pratt & Porsche Sprint Challenge Driver
About Porsche Sprint Challenge North America
The Porsche Sprint Challenge North America is a premier one-make racing series sanctioned by USAC. Featuring Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport race cars, it serves as a key development step within Porsche Motorsport’s global ladder. Competing on North America’s top circuits, the series provides a professional platform for aspiring and gentleman drivers.
About Good Boy Vodka
Good Boy Vodka goes beyond exceptional taste – it’s more than just a premium beverage; it’s a movement. Crafted with unparalleled dedication, their premium vodka undergoes a meticulous distillation and carbon filtration process, resulting in a smooth, clean, and gluten-free spirit that stands out in the market. Beyond the bottle, the brand has redefined ready-to-drink cocktails, offering bold, refreshing flavors crafted with quality, all-natural ingredients. Widely recognized as the best-tasting RTDs available, these canned cocktails are designed for those who celebrate life and embrace good times. True to its mission of creating positive change, Good Boy Vodka brand is built on a strong foundation of giving back. Through charitable partnerships and initiatives, they proudly support causes that matter – from helping veterans and warrior dogs to contributing to breast cancer research and other missions that promote a better, kinder world.
[Indianapolis, IN – February 11th, 2025 ] – La Marzocco, a world-renowned leader in handcrafted espresso machines, has been named the Official and Exclusive Espresso Machine Partner of USAC’s Porsche One-Make series. Premium series in the One-Make Pyramid include: Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, Porsche Endurance Challenge North America, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West. This exciting partnership unites two iconic brands known for their commitment to precision, innovation, and excellence.
As part of this collaboration, La Marzocco will deliver an unparalleled coffee experience to drivers, teams, and fans in the VIP hospitality lounge at each event. Featuring their premium espresso machines and expertly crafted beverages, La Marzocco will ensure that every cup served reflects the craftsmanship and quality synonymous with the Porsche brand.
A Shared Commitment to Excellence
This partnership highlights the shared values of both brands: a passion for performance, meticulous craftsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to creating exceptional experiences. Through this collaboration, La Marzocco and Porsche Motorsports aim to bring the finest elements of their industries to motorsport fans and participants alike.
La Marzocco’s bespoke espresso stations will be featured at Porsche Sprint Challenge and Carrera Cup events, offering attendees the chance to indulge in expertly prepared espresso beverages. The partnership underscores both brands’ dedication to providing world-class experiences, whether on the racetrack or in the cup.
Driving Innovation in Every Detail
This partnership also represents a convergence of innovative engineering and design. Just as Porsche elevates performance through meticulous attention to detail, La Marzocco crafts its espresso machines to deliver the optimal extraction every time. This shared philosophy fosters a seamless partnership that elevates the entire Porsche Motorsport experience.
About La Marzocco
Founded in 1927 in Florence, Italy, La Marzocco is a pioneer in the coffee industry, known for its exceptional handcrafted espresso machines and passion for innovation. With a commitment to sustainability, quality, and design, La Marzocco serves coffee enthusiasts and professionals around the world.
About Porsche Motorsport
With over 75 years of racing history and more than 32,000 victories, Porsche is the most successful marque in motorsports, specializing in high-performance cars. Its storied legacy includes record-breaking wins at Le Mans and a robust Motorsport Pyramid that develops drivers from track days to international GT championships, highlighted by the Porsche Sprint Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup
Speedway, IN – January 17th, 2025 | BRM Chronographes, the esteemed French luxury watchmaker renowned for its groundbreaking designs and unwavering commitment to precision engineering, proudly announces its return to the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West Championship as the Official Championship Chronograph.
With a rich heritage deeply intertwined with motorsports, BRM Chronographes eagerly joins forces with the Porsche Sprint Challenge, a premier racing series known for its adrenaline-charged action and relentless pursuit of excellence. The brand’s timepieces, crafted with unparalleled technical precision and eschewing mass production, epitomize the pinnacle of luxury lifestyle.
BRM Chronographes is synonymous with individuality, exemplified by its bespoke Porsche Sprint Challenge-designed timepieces. The brand has cultivated global relationships within the elite circles of racing, establishing a presence in over 20 countries.
Kevin Miller, CEO of United States Auto Club, expressed his enthusiasm: “BRM Chronographes epitomizes the spirit of precision and performance that Porsche champions. We are delighted to welcome them as a partner of the Porsche Sprint Challenge. Together, we will continue to deliver unforgettable experiences for drivers in the Porsche Sprint Challenge.”
Frédéric Gasser, President of BRM Chronographs Americas “As President of BRM Chronographs Americas, I’m proud to partner with the Porsche Sprint Challenge, uniting precision, passion, and performance in motorsport and watchmaking.”
As a testament to their commitment, BRM will present custom Championship timepieces to Class Champions from the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West. Each bespoke Chronograph will feature personalized Porsche Sprint Challenge branding, commemorating their 2025 Championship victory.
The championship model boasts automatic movement, a stainless steel case with a red dial accented by white hands and the Porsche Sprint Challenge logo at 6 o’clock, a screw-down crown, and a sapphire crystal front and back. Enhancing its allure are features like an alcantara strap and customizable options for hands color, dial font, tachymeter color, lacquer additions to the case, and more, reflecting BRM Chronographes’ commitment to personalization and luxury.
In alignment with the sponsorship, BRM Chronographes will showcase its exquisite timepieces at Porsche Sprint Challenge events, offering enthusiasts a firsthand encounter with the brand’s craftsmanship and sophistication.
The collaboration between BRM Chronographes and the Porsche Sprint Challenge heralds a union of two iconic brands in motorsports, poised to elevate the championship experience and create enduring memories for drivers and fans alike.
After a highly successful inaugural season, Porsche Endurance Challenge North America is set to return in 2025 with exciting new venues, race distances, and an updated class structure attracting the nation’s top Porsche racers.
Last year’s inaugural championship featured three one-hour races culminating with a six-hour championship decider at Circuit of The Americas.
For 2025, two of America’s most prestigious endurance racing venues, Sebring International Raceway and Road Atlanta, will join the calendar for the first time.
The updated race format will feature a season-opening two-hour battle at Sebring followed by a pair of 90-minute races at California’s Sonoma Raceway and Circuit of The Americas in Texas.
The championship will conclude at Road Atlanta with a four-hour contest to determine who claims the championship prize. As in 2024, the championship is open to racers competing with the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup machine as well as the Porsche 718 Cayman RS Clubsport.
The opening season of the championship featured four different winners in the GT3 Cup class, with JTR Motorsport Engineering’s Anthony McIntosh taking the prize.
The Cayman championship was won by Kellymoss’ Michael Clark, who teamed with Porsche Carrera Cup North America Pro champion Dutchman Loek Hartog.
For 2025, both the GT3 Cup and Cayman divisions will feature both Pro-am and Am classes.
All four 2025 races will take place on the same weekend as rounds of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America presented by Yokohama – allowing teams and drivers to use the same car in both sprint and endurance competition.
“The inaugural season of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America was a massive success, and we are really looking to grow the championship even further in 2025,” said Volker Holzmeyer, Porsche Motorsport North America President and CEO.
“We have worked closely with our teams, our drivers, and our sanctioning body, USAC, to gain valuable insight and feedback about how we can make the championship even bigger and better.
“We’re placing a greater emphasis on the ‘endurance’ part of the name for 2025 with tweaks to the race lengths and formats, with the shortest race now extended from an hour to 90 minutes.
“Adding two iconic endurance racing venues like Sebring International Raceway and Road Atlanta, also makes the series even more attractive to our competitors.
“We’re very proud of Porsche’s incredible history in endurance racing. This type of motorsport really defines what the brand is all about.
“The Porsche Endurance Challenge North America will play a key role in not only developing young drivers who are looking to climb their way up the Porsche pyramid into IMSA, SRO and FIA WEC, but also giving a great opportunity to our Pro-am and Am drivers to be able to compete in the same event with their driving coach.”
2025 Porsche Endurance Challenge North America
February 28 – March 2: Sebring International Raceway – 120 minutes
April 4-6: Sonoma Raceway – 90 minutes
May 16-18: Circuit of The Americas – 90 minutes
September 12-14: Road Atlanta – 240 minutes
Porsche Endurance Challenge North America Fast Facts
| Round | event | date |
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| Round 1 | Sebring Int Raceway | Feb 28 - March 2, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Sonoma Raceway | APRIL 4 - 6, 2025 |
| Round 3 | Circuit of the Americas | MAY 16 - 18, 2025 |
| Round 4 | Virginia International Raceway | JULY 11 - 13, 2025 |
| Round 5 | Road America | AUGUST 8 -10, 2025 |
| Round 6 | Watkins Glen International | AUGUST 29 -31, 2025 |
| Round 7 | Road Atlanta | September 12 - 14, 2025 |
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Spring Mountain | MARCH 21 - 23, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Sonoma Raceway | APRIL 4 - 6, 2025 |
| Round 3 | Circuit of the Americas | MAY 16 - 18, 2025 |
| Round 4 | Burt Brothers Motorpark | MAY 30 - JUNE 1, 2025 |
| Round 5 | Weathertech Raceway | JULY 25 - 27, 2025 |
| Round 6 | Road Atlanta | September 12 - 14, 2025 |
