The Jared Thomas Porsche story does not begin with a single defining moment. Instead, it has been shaped over decades, from family weekends at the racetrack to engineering classrooms to late nights spent wrenching on cars when there was no other option.
By the time Thomas captured the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama title in 2024, he had already established himself as one of North America’s most accomplished modern one-make racers.
And now – with a line-up of up to five entries for JTR Race Engineering for this year’s Sprint Challenge championship – he is quickly becoming even better known as a team owner.
“It all started when I was probably 14 or 15 years old,” Thomas said.
“I’ve raced something since I was five – karts, pavement late models on circle tracks, cars in SCCA. It was always my hobby growing up with my dad.”
That foundation – built without outside funding – shaped both Thomas’ driving and his technical mindset.
“My dad and I always did all of our own work,” he explained. “We could never really afford to pay anybody else to do it for us, so I had a big knowledge base early on.”
Even as success came, Jared Thomas understood the financial realities of professional motorsport.
“I knew how expensive it was to get to the top levels,” he said. “So while driving was always the passion, I knew I needed another way to stay in the sport long-term.”
That led him to pursue a motorsports engineering degree at Purdue University, where he combined academics with continued racing. A breakthrough arrived during his time competing in Spec Miata, when he earned a nomination to Mazda’s highly competitive shootout scholarship.
“They start with 40 drivers, narrow it to six, and put you head-to-head at the track,” Thomas said. “I was fortunate enough to win that.”
The scholarship launched Thomas into Mazda MX-5 Cup competition in 2020, delaying his post-graduation engineering career in favor of a professional racing opportunity. It also planted the seeds for what would become his own race operation.
“We were doing all of the work ourselves,” Thomas said. “About halfway through the season, I started thinking, why don’t I open this up to customers that want to go racing?”
Using his Rookie of the Year winnings, Jared Thomas bought a trailer, added a customer, and began building a program that blended driving, engineering, and team ownership. The approach paid dividends on track.
Thomas went on to win back-to-back Mazda MX-5 Cup championships in 2022 and 2023, cementing his reputation as one of the most complete drivers in the paddock. Those titles also reinforced his belief in learning every element of the race car from the inside out.
That philosophy carried directly into Porsche competition. When Jared Thomas and his team committed to Porsche racing, the focus was intentional and methodical.
“We wanted to learn the car ourselves from a technical and engineering side,” he said. “So we could transfer that knowledge to everyone under the tent.”
Adapting to the rear-engine Porsche 992.1 Cup car required a reset.
“The biggest step was figuring out the style the car liked,” Thomas explained. “Along with learning the technical adjustments. Everything I’d raced before was front-engine. This was completely different.”
The learning curve was steep, but results followed quickly. In 2024, Thomas claimed the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama championship, adding a third major one-make title to his résumé – and validating the process behind it.
“That was the goal,” he said. “Go show our performance and let that speak for itself. And I think it worked out pretty well.”
Sprint Challenge, Thomas believes, is one of the most effective development environments in North American motorsport.
“It’s perfect for drivers who aren’t quite ready for full professional racing,” he said.
“Porsche Motorsport North America does a great job making new drivers feel comfortable, and the technical and parts support is second to none.”
That support, he emphasized, often determines whether a weekend is saved or lost.
“You could have a $5 part ruin your entire weekend,” Thomas said. “But with Porsche, you walk to the truck, get the part, and you’re back on track. That matters more than people realize.”
The championship also served as the final step before Thomas’ next challenge. In 2025, he made his debut in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, stepping into one of the most competitive single-make championships in the world.
“Sprint Challenge was very important before taking that step,” he said. “Carrera Cup is extremely competitive. Getting the seat time, the experience, and racing against the same guys beforehand gives you a leg up.”
As Thomas’ own driving career has progressed, so too has his perspective on success. Today, victories earned by drivers under the JTR banner carry just as much weight as his own results – sometimes more.
“I found a lot of joy in it,” Thomas said when asked about watching his drivers win. “It just goes to show all the hard work that I’m putting in, as well as the rest of the team, is paying off.”
That sense of pride comes from being deeply involved in every aspect of the operation, far beyond race weekends.
“I’m in the shop every day,” he explained. “I’m working my butt off with every guy on this team, trying to give the best product to our drivers that we can.”
It is a perspective shaped by experience on both sides of the fence – as a driver chasing championships and as an engineer building cars, systems, and people.
“When you’re just one driver to another on a team, they probably don’t feel any gratitude when someone else is successful,” Thomas said. “But I do. A win from another driver on our team feels just as good as a win for me.”
That mindset is central to JTR’s approach as the program continues to expand in Porsche competition. The team is targeting six total entries this season across its Sprint Challenge efforts – a milestone that reflects both competitive ambition and operational maturity.
Rather than rapid expansion for its own sake, Jared Thomas is focused on controlled growth, ensuring each entry receives the same level of preparation and support that defined his own championship runs.
“It all ties back to the same philosophy,” Thomas said earlier. “Learn the car, learn the process, and make sure we’re giving everyone the best opportunity to succeed.”
Porsche Motorsport North America has announced a new multi-year partnership with K1 Speed designed to identify and elevate the next generation of racing talent. The collaboration creates a clear pathway from competitive karting into the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid, with Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama serving as the entry point for selected drivers.
Through the partnership, Porsche Motorsport branding will be featured across more than 70 K1 Speed locations in the United States, introducing thousands of racers and fans to Porsche’s customer racing ecosystem. In turn, K1 Speed branding will appear on Porsche single-make race cars competing in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama.
“K1 Speed hosts thousands of motorsports enthusiasts each year and all of us at PMNA look forward to connecting with them,” Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, said. “Whether they are casual fans of motorsport or are searching for a path into professional racing, we are excited to introduce them all to the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid and the opportunities that it offers.”
The foundation of the program is the K1 Challenge GP, K1 Speed’s international competitive karting league structure. The leagues are divided into Junior, Teen, and Adult age groups, with the Teen and Adult categories forming the K1 Speed side of the Porsche selection process. Drivers compete monthly at their local K1 Speed facility, earning points toward advancement into state and national-level competition.
From the group of top performers who reach the national stage, Porsche Motorsport North America and K1 Speed will jointly select two standout drivers. One teen and one adult racer will earn a waived entry fee for a future season of either Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama or Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, offering a direct transition from indoor karting to professional-level sports car racing.
“It’s an immense honor for K1 to partner with Porsche Motorsport North America to provide up-and-coming American racers with an extraordinary opportunity,” said David Danglard, CEO and Founder of K1 Speed and K1 Circuit. “We built K1 on the belief that future champions start here, and this partnership with Porsche creates a pathway to take them from our indoor tracks to the country’s greatest circuits.”
By aligning with K1 Speed’s nationwide footprint and competitive league structure, Porsche Motorsport North America continues to expand access to its customer racing ladder. For aspiring drivers, the partnership represents a tangible first step toward Porsche Sprint Challenge competition and a potential long-term future in Porsche One-Make racing in North America.
With 55 days remaining until the cars hit the track, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama is charging toward a fifth season packed with major additions to the calendar.
The 2026 schedule features a debut at Arizona’s APEX Motor Club, the series’ first appearance at the Velocity International at Sonoma Raceway, and a championship finale alongside IndyCar at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
With entries now open, many of the championship’s long-time Porsche customer teams are expected to return, maintaining the core group that has defined the series since its launch in 2022.
“Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West has been built on stability, consistency, and the long-term commitment of our customer teams,” said Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America.
“The 2026 calendar maintains that foundation while introducing exciting new venues such as APEX Motor Club, along with major events like Velocity International and the IndyCar weekend at Laguna Seca. These platforms give our competitors the opportunity to perform on a much bigger stage.”
February 6–8 — APEX Motor Club
The season opens with the championship’s first visit to the private Arizona facility.
April 10–12 — Sonoma Raceway (with PSCNA & PECNA)
A shared weekend aimed at reducing operational costs for teams competing across multiple Porsche One-Make programs.
May 7–9 — Circuit of the Americas (with PSCNA)
A return to COTA for a combined event with the national Sprint Challenge series.
May 29–31 — Sonoma Raceway (Velocity Invitational)
The series makes its debut at Velocity, one of North America’s premier motorsport festivals.
August 14–16 — Road America (with PSCNA & PECNA)
Another joint weekend designed to streamline travel and logistics.
September 4–6 — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (with IndyCar)
The season concludes at Laguna Seca, once again supporting the IndyCar weekend.
The 2026 season begins February 6–8 at APEX Motor Club, marking the championship’s first trip to the desert venue. The season opener will run in conjunction with the first Porsche GT Track Day of 2026, an exclusive experience designed for Porsche owners to unleash the full potential of their Porsche road cars in a motorsport environment.
APEX Motor Club is a members-only motorsport complex south of Phoenix, offering a purpose-built circuit and modern support facilities. It has quickly become a regular choice for track development programs and premium automotive events.
One of the most high-profile events on the calendar arrives May 29–31, when the championship joins Velocity Invitational at Sonoma Raceway.
Known for its premium fan experience, rare race machinery, and manufacturer showcases, Velocity brings Sprint Challenge competitors in front of one of the largest and most diverse motorsport audiences on the West Coast.
This will be the series’s first appearance at the event and is expected to be a significant highlight of the 2026 season.
“Velocity International is a perfect fit for Sprint Challenge,” Holzmeyer said.
“Some of the most significant Porsche race cars in history have competed at Velocity, including the Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 and Mark Donohue’s Penske Can-Am car. It is a world-class showcase that brings together enthusiasts, partners, and future drivers.”
The Velocity event is one of two visits to Sonoma Raceway in 2026. Round two of the championship will also be held at the venue, which has been a popular destination for the West Coast-based Porsche customer teams.
The championship will conclude September 4–6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, running alongside the NTT IndyCar Series.
The joint weekend provides a major-league stage for the final championship battles and continues Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama’s presence at one of America’s most historic racing venues.
Porsche has become the Official Car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. This move paves the way for a new Porsche Driving Center at the track and accelerates the ongoing revitalization of the iconic circuit.
A key feature of the 2026 calendar is its strategic alignment with Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America events.
By pairing multiple Porsche programs at the same venues, teams benefit from reduced transportation and operational expenses while retaining the same level of technical support.
“Shared weekends help our teams race more efficiently without compromising on quality,” Holzmeyer noted. “It’s an approach that allows us to deliver a strong championship while keeping costs manageable.”
Joint weekends include:
Yokohama, the series longtime tire partner, enters 2026 with new product innovation tailored specifically to Sprint Challenge competition in the Cayman class.
“We’re thrilled to extend our partnership as the official tire supplier for Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West,” said Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s Senior Motorsports Manager.
“For 2026, we’ve developed brand-new front and rear tires specifically for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, engineered to deliver exceptional grip and consistency. We can’t wait to see these tires in action on the iconic tracks featured in the West series and especially at Apex Motor Club, an exciting new addition to the schedule.”
Last season produced an impressive group of champions across the Sprint Challenge USA West categories. Daniel Hanley captured the 2025 992 Pro-Am title, and Scott Blind earned the Masters championship, with both drivers attending the Porsche Night of Champions in December.
In the Cayman classes, Jack Parriott secured the Pro-Am crown, and Tom Rogers won the Masters division. Competition Motorsports completed the year as the Team Champion.
All Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama races will once again be broadcast live on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel, ensuring fans around the world can follow every lap of the 2026 season.
The popular Porsche Driver Development programs, including the Junior and Female Driver initiatives, offered by Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA), will continue in 2026. Each program provides participants in Porsche customer racing with financial support and development tools to advance their motorsport careers.
PMNA has announced the details of the 2026 Porsche Junior and Female Driver programs, which support eligible drivers in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West. Drivers competing in a Porsche who meet eligibility criteria in other open-competition championships, including IMSA and SRO, may also receive support through these programs.
The Porsche Junior program officially launched in 2021 alongside Porsche Carrera Cup North America but has its roots in the Porsche Young Driver Academy dating back to 2012. The Female Driver Program was introduced in 2022. Since their inception, both programs have helped develop the careers of prominent drivers within the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America, including Loek Hartog, Elliott Skeer, Seb Priaulx, Parker Thompson, and Kay Van Berlo, many of whom have achieved success on the world stage.
Both programs emphasize driver development through performance-based incentives, including race tires and entry fee support. Seminars during Porsche Carrera Cup North America race weekends cover topics ranging from performance thinking to car setup and driver-engineer communication, with guidance from Porsche racing legends Richard Westbrook and Patrick Long.
For the third consecutive year, a two-day seminar will take place at the Porsche Penske Motorsport shop in Mooresville, North Carolina. This in-depth program includes sessions on sponsorship activation, social media, physical fitness, mental training, and media skills.
“All of us at Porsche Motorsport North America are proud of the drivers who participate in these programs year after year,” said Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of PMNA. “The Porsche Driver Development programs have grown in both quantity and quality over the years, and we have seen graduates achieve great success. We wish next year’s class the same and welcome all aspiring drivers to the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid.”
In addition to training, both programs provide financial assistance.
Female Driver program participants receive 50 percent of entry fees for Porsche single-make races covered by PMNA. The top female driver in each Porsche Carrera Cup North America race earns a free set of tires for the next race weekend, with an additional set awarded to the top point scorer across the weekend. Top-scoring drivers in Sprint Challenge North America and Sprint Challenge USA West receive a free set of race tires for the following weekend’s events.
Similarly, Junior Program participants can earn race tires based on championship performance, as well as entry fee support in Porsche Carrera Cup North America. The highest-finishing drivers in each Porsche Sprint Challenge category may have their 2027 entry fees covered, helping them progress through the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America.
All of last year’s PMNA Selected Drivers came through the Junior Program. Riley Dickinson and Loek Hartog used awarded parts credits to compete in GT4 America in Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport machinery. Tom Sargent competed with Wright Motorsports at Michelin Endurance Championship rounds in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship using similar program support.
Other drivers, like Zachary Vanier, leveraged their Junior Program experience to compete in Porsche Carrera Cup North America. After winning the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America title in 2023, Vanier has captured five Carrera Cup North America victories and represented North America at the Porsche Junior Shootout in Portugal. Paul Bocuse advanced through the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America, winning a Cayman Pro-Am championship in Porsche Sprint Challenge before moving to the GT3 Cup Pro-Am class and eventually to Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2025.
The Female Driver Program continues to expand, growing from a single participant in its inaugural 2023 season to seven drivers in 2025. Three drivers—Sabré Cook, Madeline Stewart, and Ashley Freiberg—competed full-time in Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2025. Loni Unser, Erika Hoffmann, and Anna Cecchi each won Porsche Sprint Challenge races, while Therese Lahlou achieved podium finishes in the highly competitive GT3 Cup Pro-Am class.
Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West will continue their successful partnership with Yokohama Tire into the 2026 season, marking the tire manufacturer’s sixth consecutive year as Official Tire Partner and Presenting Partner of both USAC-sanctioned series.
Yokohama will also remain the Official Tire Supplier of Porsche Endurance Challenge North America for a third consecutive season. Across all three series, competitors will continue to race on Yokohama’s proven ADVAN A005 racing slicks and ADVAN A006 rain tires, ensuring consistency and performance across all classes.
The partnership extends beyond competition as Yokohama becomes the Presenting Partner of Porsche GT Track Day for 2026. The popular program runs in conjunction with Porsche Sprint Challenge race weekends, giving participants the chance to drive their own Porsche road car on the same tracks as the Sprint Challenge racers.
“USAC is a leader in motorsports and the Porsche Sprint Challenge series is an integral piece of our overall racing strategy,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s senior vice president of marketing & product management.
“Once again, we’re excited and honored to continue our long-term partnership with USAC and showcase the capabilities of our ADVAN racing slicks in some of the most competitive one-make racing in North America.”
The collaboration between USAC and Yokohama has been instrumental in supporting the growth of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in North America, offering drivers a professional, competitive environment to develop their skills.
The 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama season will feature 14 races across seven tracks, beginning at Sebring International Raceway in March.
The Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama championship will open its season in February at Apex Motor Club, with 12 races across six events throughout the year.
Both championships will continue to feature the 911 GT3 Cup (type 992.1) and the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport in four classes:
Meanwhile, the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America will return with a four-round schedule in 2026, featuring multi-class competition for the same pair of Porsche race cars. Drivers will compete in GT3 Cup Pro-Am, GT3 Cup Am, Cayman Pro-Am, and Cayman Am categories, all on Yokohama’s ADVAN tires.
“Porsche Sprint Challenge North America is a leading one-make racing series in North America,” said Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s motorsports senior manager. “It offers aspiring racers, as well as seasoned professionals, an incredible opportunity for adrenaline-fueled racing and a professional environment.”
“Yokohama Tire has become an integral part of USAC’s success story,” added Kevin Miller, president & CEO of USAC Racing. “Their passion for racing and commitment to technology perfectly align with our mission to deliver competitive, professional, and exciting motorsport experiences. We’re thrilled to continue building on that momentum together as we enter a new season of growth and on-track intensity.”
With Yokohama’s continued support and a refreshed calendar of events, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America are set for another season of competitive racing and continued growth as the foundation of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in North America.
Registration for the 2026 Porsche Challenges—including Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West, and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America—is now open. Competitors who register with USAC early can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including priority access to upcoming Porsche race cars, free driver suit, hospitality passes, and more.
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JTR Motorsports Engineering capped off the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America four-hour finale with a statement-making 1-2 finish in the final race of the season at Road Atlanta.
The invitational class entry of Carrera Cup North America standout Ryan Yardley and teammate Dave Musial Jr. delivered the overall victory. New Zealander Yardley’s outright pace — including the fastest lap in class — and Musial’s steady stints gave JTR the top step and an emphatic showcase of the team’s strength.
Right behind them, JTR’s duo of Chris Hutter and team boss Jared Thomas secured second overall and the Pro-Am class victory.
Adding even more drama to the weekend, Scott Blind — the Am category ace — sealed the overall championship title by delivering a stunning class win with co-driver Alan Metni.
Metni was able to cross the line third after a dramatic chase of championship rival, and COTA winner Charlie Hayes (again teamed with Reinhold Krahn). Their dramatic battle came to a head when they made contact entering turn 10a with 17 minutes remaining.
While Metni was able to recover quicker, he was given a drive-through penalty by race officials. Despite the penalty, Hayes was unable to bridge the gap with his now damaged No. 233 entry and eventually crossed the line in fifth place (second in the Am class).
The result gave Blind a perfect three-for-three championship result at Road Atlanta, winning not only the Endurance Challenge 992 GT3 Cup Am title on Sunday, but also securing trophies in both Sprint Challenge North America and USA West, all with Ruckus Racing.
While Blind eased to his Sprint Challenge titles earlier in the weekend, he claimed a narrow victory in the Endurance Challenge, beating the season-long pair of Hayes and Krahn by just seven points.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Pro-Am class, Kellymoss racer John Gilliland solely took home the Endurance Challenge title with a third-place finish on Sunday with Riley Dickinson.
Of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pro-Am cars, William Peluchiwski and Andrew Davis took home the final Endurance Challenge win of the year for Kellymoss. The winning pass by Davis – in his first Endurance Challenge outing – came before the half-hour mark and delivered teammate Peluchiwski’s best finish of the season.
The pair shared the podium with title winners Charles Espenlaub and Brandon Chappell, who captured the award by 64 points.
In the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Masters class, Reginald Tartaglione stamped his class championship with a win at Road Atlanta, pairing with Gary Bufkin for the first time of the season. In the previous three rounds, Tartaglione partnered with his son Emanuel, and their two wins with ProSport Competition set up the former for success on Sunday.
A special thank you to Porsche Motorsport North America partner, PenFed Credit Union, for sponsoring an unforgettable P-51 Mustang flyover during the National Anthem, performed by American Idol contestant Jordan Sasser.
All Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama races are available for replay on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel, and the 2026 calendar announced in August can be found here.
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Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
The 2025 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West seasons concluded at Road Atlanta with the Final Prost, presented by Good Boy Vodka, bringing together more than 250 drivers, crew members, sponsors, and families for the traditional year-end celebration.
The event recognized the achievements of competitors across both series, with championship hardware awarded in Cayman and GT3 Cup categories.
The evening reflected not only the results on track but also the growth of the Porsche Sprint Challenge platform, which continues to serve as a key stepping stone in the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid.
“This is now our fifth season, and I still remember in 2020 when Sprint Challenge didn’t exist,” said Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America.
“We created the joint venture with USAC to get Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama started, and it has been quite a transformation. Over the last five years, we’ve changed a lot, experimented a lot, but always with the focus on getting feedback from our customers — the drivers, the teams, the mechanics, the sponsors — to keep improving every year.
“On behalf of Porsche Motorsport North America, I want to congratulate all of our 2025 Porsche Sprint Challenge champions.
“Sprint Challenge has grown into one of the most competitive and important platforms in the Porsche Motorsport North America Pyramid, and the accomplishments of our champions are a reflection of the strength of the entire community. We look forward to building on this success together in 2026.”
Blind became a dual champion in 2025, securing GT3 Cup Masters titles in both North America and USA West. Hanley prevailed in a closely fought Pro-Am battle that came down to the final weekend, while Scalzo, Hantson, Rogers, Parriott, and Kleck each earned their first Porsche Sprint Challenge titles.
As overall championship winners, Kleck, Blind, and Hanston have earned invitations to the annual Porsche Celebration of Champions in Germany on November 29 this year.
“Topp Racing gives me the car that allows me to drive fast, and I’m so blessed to have them with me.
“It’s like family. My dad always tries to be the engineer, and Todd and Alex have to tell him to step back.
“But truly, this paddock feels like family — with Topp Racing, Porsche Motorsports, Eboost and everyone around us. I’m blessed to be a part of it.”
“On behalf of Team Ruckus, we really appreciate it. We’ve built such great friendships and camaraderie in this paddock.
“The folks from Porsche Motorsport North America and USAC have been fantastic, and of course thanks to Yokohama for their support.”
“It feels really good. I had to rebound from yesterday, but we got it done. Big shoutout to Speed Sport Tuning — they’ve been with me since 2019.
“I started racing here six years ago, my very first race, so it feels extra special to be here today celebrating.”
“This means a lot. It was our goal this year. Last year, we finished second in the championship and had a good shot, but maybe lacked experience. This year we achieved our goal, and we’re very pleased with it.”
“The important thing for us is that this paddock is the training ground for everything we do.
“It’s my favorite paddock to come to. The other teams are so supportive, as are the vendors, Porsche Motorsport North America, and USAC. It’s just a wonderful place to be, and we’re glad to keep coming here to develop our drivers.”
“It feels pretty amazing. First and foremost, a massive thank you to everyone at Competition Motorsports. They were the first team I ever worked with as a mechanic, so a lot of them have known me since I was a teenager.
“It feels really special. I’ve spent a lot of time in this paddock and gotten to know wonderful people here, and I’m grateful for all the support.
“Big thank you to my family, my mom, and my sister. It means a lot to feel that support.”
“It was super fun. As everybody knows, this isn’t an individual sport; it’s a team sport. I just get all the fun behind the wheel, which is great.
“Thanks to Porsche for a great car, and to Tatum Racing. The whole gang has been incredible. Especially thanks to my wife, Meg, for being here. It’s been a tough year, but really fun, and I appreciate everyone who’s been part of it.”
“It’s been a long year, but it means a lot to me to be out here working with our customers, fellow competitors, and really the whole motorsport community.
“One person I want to point out who’s done an exceptional job this year is Jeremy Sundt at Porsche Motorsport North America.
“I give him a hard time, but he’s been really good for the series, the sport, and for us. I also want to give a shoutout to the team — they’ve been absolutely awesome this year. The drivers have been great, everything’s been good.”
Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program duo Erika Hoffmann and Loni Unser made history at Road Atlanta by taking the first all-female 1-2 finish in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama.
After Unser’s recent victory at Watkins Glen, her Kellymoss teammate Hoffmann claimed her first-ever series win at the Road Atlanta finale, leading Unser across the line in the opening Cayman Pro-Am race of the weekend. The result marked not only back-to-back first wins for both drivers but also the first time in series history that two female competitors finished 1-2.
The historic moment was one of many highlights of the final race weekend for Porsche Sprint Challenge North America for 2025, where nearly 30 Porsche race cars battled it out in the final championship-deciding fight of the season.
Erika Hoffmann faced incredible pressure in Race 1 from Kellymoss teammate Loni Unser but the pair were battling for second and third place on the podium. Only when leader Jens Hantson stopped with one minute on the clock did Hoffmann’s maneuvers versus her teammate lead her to her first win in the series.
Hoffmann’s first podium of the year came at Sonoma Raceway in April, and she celebrated fourth in the season-long championship behind fellow female racers Unser in second and Anna Cecchi in third.
The trio finished behind Hanston in the championship, who found his way back to first in Race 2. Hanston’s season had been dominant with Speedsport Tuning en route to the title – winning the final race of the season in addition to 10 others.
In the Cayman Masters class, Alain Scalzo was crowned the season-long champion following five wins in 2025. Scalzo’s two podiums – third in Race 1 and second in Race 2 – sealed the title.
However, it was Keith Grant in his first event with Sprint Challenge North America this season who captured both Masters class victories at Road Atlanta. Grant also placed on the overall podium in the two races.
Amongst Grant and Scalzo in the finishing order were Bill Fenech, second place in Race 1 and finishing second in the class championship, and Gary Bufkin for his first podium of the year in third during Race 2.
Both Cole Kleck and Scott Blind won class races at Road Atlanta en route to stamping their titles in Sprint Challenge North America.
The start of Race 1 was hectic for polesitter Alan Metni, Kleck in second and Danny Dyszelski in third, as the latter two tried to maneuver around the leader. In Kleck’s efforts, he tiptoed into the dirt and out of contention, but rebounded the following day by passing Metni within the opening minutes of the race.
It was Kleck’s 11th win of the season with Topp Racing – finishing more than 200 points ahead of the next closest competitor in the championship – while Metni’s victory in Race 1 was his second with Kellymoss. Also walking away with podium finishes in the Pro-Am class were Dyszelski in both instances and Malito in Race 1 after powering through the field from seventh.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters class, Scott Blind capped off a stunning season with seven wins, including podium finishes in all races throughout the season. His Race 1 win and second-place finish in Race 2 came after securing the Sprint Challenge USA West 992 GT3 Cup Masters title earlier in the day.
While Blind cruised to his title in the Ruckus Racing Porsche, Kayden Kelly took attention with his Race 2 win. With six wins of his own in 2025, Kelly battled Blind for the championship throughout the season, but settled for second.
Reinhold Krahn completed the podium in both Masters class races at Road Atlanta.
All Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama races are available for replay on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel, and the 2026 calendar announced in August can be found here.
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718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium
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Masters
718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 2 Podium
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Masters
Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
The Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama GT3 Cup Pro-Am championship came down to the wire at Road Atlanta, where Competition Motorsports driver Daniel Hanley secured the title with a dramatic final-race victory, edging out Brannan Hankins by just 0.628 seconds.
Hanley and Brannan Hankins entered the weekend tied on points in the title showdown.
Only by Hanley finishing one position higher than Hankins in both rounds did the former secure the class title. Hanley finished second to Metni on Friday, while winning on Saturday ahead of Hankins by less than one second. Hankins completed the podium in Race 1, while Mark Crigler scored his second podium of the season in Race 2.
In the Masters class, Scott Blind was the unequivocal champion in the series, having won eight of 10 races in the Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Masters class and scoring the most points of any Sprint Challenge USA West driver this season.
Blind closed out the year with two class wins at Road Atlanta, also finishing first overall in Race 2.
Given Blind’s dominance throughout the season, the Ruckus Racing driver was nearly uncontested for the title. However, Kyle Washington and Alessandro Chiocchetti battled hard at Road Atlanta in his wake – with both swapping the remaining podium spots of the weekend.
Winning Race 1 overall in the Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Pro-Am class was Alan Metni with Kellymoss, shining bright in the USA West division as Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America also joined the weekend’s action at the popular Georgia circuit.
In his first outing, Chad Knight scored his first Sprint Challenge USA win on Saturday in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Masters class. Knight entered a tight field of competition, but only when leader Tim Smith had a dizzying spin did he inherit the lead and eventual win.
Knight was lunging for the Race 2 victory on Saturday, but came second to title winner Tom Rogers and the Tatum Racing team. Greg Herback finished third in both rounds, en route to finishing second in the championship.
Jack Parriott won the Cayman Pro-Am class championship, securing four wins on the season ahead of Emanuel Tartaglione and Anna Cecchi.
All Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama races are available for replay on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel, and the 2026 calendar announced in August can be found here.
992 GT3 Cup Race 1 Podium
Pro-Am
Masters
992 GT3 Cup Race 2 Podium
Pro-Am
Masters
718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium
Masters
718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 2 Podium
Masters
Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sebring International Raceway | March 6 – 8 |
| Round 2 | Barber Motorsports Park | March 27 – 29 |
| Round 3 | Sonoma Raceway | April 10 – 12 |
| Round 4 | Circuit of the Americas | May 7 – 9 |
| Round 5 | Virginia International Raceway | June 19 – 21 |
| Round 6 | Road America | August 14 – 16 |
| Round 7 | Road Atlanta | September 11 – 13 |
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Apex Motor Club | February 6 – 8 |
| Round 2 | Sonoma Raceway | April 10 – 12 |
| Round 3 | Circuit of the Americas | May 7 – 9 |
| Round 4 | Sonoma Raceway | May 29 – 31 |
| Round 5 | Road America | August 14 – 16 |
| Round 6 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | September 4 - 6 |
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sebring International Raceway | March 6 – 8 |
| Round 2 | Sonoma Raceway | April 10 – 12 |
| Round 3 | Road America | August 14 – 16 |
| Round 4 | Road Atlanta | September 11 – 13 |
