From slick conditions on Saturday to wet conditions on Sunday, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama competitors experienced varying racetrack dynamics at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
In the series’ penultimate round of the season, two of four classes featured repeat winners, but the victories did not come easily.
The Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Pro-Am class had wins split between Brannan Hankins in Race 1 and Josh Conley in Race 2.
Hankins with Loftus Motorsports started from the pole position on Saturday, but after a poor start, had to rework his way back to the top spot, which he did by Lap 16.
In the meantime, Jake Chu – making his series debut with BR Racing – led laps en route to a second-place finish ahead of Daniel Hanley in third.
On Sunday, Conley rocketed to the top after starting fifth in class, also with BR Racing and in his first outing with Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West after contesting the sister North America series.
The battle then ensued behind Conley as Mark Wilgus finished second by less than two-tenths ahead of Hanley again in third.
Hankins sadly suffered a spin on the formation lap and had to start from the back of the pack, but fought back to finish fourth in class.
The 992 GT3 Cup Masters category was also split between championship leader Scott Blind and last year’s Porsche Carrera Cup North America Masters champion, Chris Bellomo, entered with CHR.
Blind passed Bellomo for the lead early in Saturday’s contest in his Ruckus Racing Porsche, while Bellomo stole the lead from Blind in Race 2 with less than two minutes remaining.
Jim Walsh completed the podium on Saturday, while Matt Dusek – also in his Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West debut – finished second on Sunday ahead of Blind in third.
In a captivating story, the father-daughter pair of Greg and Anna Cecchi tried their hand at Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West, and both drivers were victorious across both days in the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Masters and Pro-Am classes, respectively.
It was the first Porsche Sprint Challenge win of Anna’s career. It came one week after the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program and Porsche EBOOST Junior Program racer attended the Porsche Motorsport North America annual workshop at Porsche Team Penske last week.
Her father, Greg was previously victorious at Sonoma Raceway in April running in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America. Anna is currently second in the North America 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Pro-Am standings, while Greg is fifth in the Masters class.
In second place behind the younger Cecchi was Jack Parriott, who maintains his championship lead as part of a full-season effort.
In the Masters class, Tim Smith and Greg Herback followed the elder Cecchi in Race 1, while the two drivers swapped places to complete the Race 2 podium on Sunday.
Only one event remains for Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, as the finale is scheduled for Road Atlanta on September 12 – 14.
Meanwhile, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama returns to action in two weeks time at Road America from August 8 – 10.
Race replays throughout the season are available on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
992 GT3 Cup Race 1 Podium:
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718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium:
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Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
The intensity ramped up at VIRginia International Raceway, where dominant drives and repeat winners stole the spotlight across every class in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama.
It was a steamy weekend in Alton, Virginia, but the victors were just as hot as 15 cars contested the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport categories, and more than double that number ran in Porsche 992 GT3 Cup.
From start to finish, Cole Kleck and Kayden Kelly both dominated their 992 GT3 Cup classes at VIR. Kleck, running in the Pro/Am category, tallied his sixth and seventh wins of the season with Topp Racing, while Kayden Kelly and Kellymoss were victorious for the second and third time this year in the Masters class.
While both drivers were dominant en route to winning, Kelly finished third on the overall podium in both races to compete alongside the Pro-Ams.
The remaining Pro-Am podium spots were mirrored from Race 1 to Race 2, with Danny Dyszelski finishing second and Evan Hinkle finishing third.
17-year-old Dyszelski impressed in his GT3 debut. The South Carolina youngster drove his Cayman to a pair of wins at Sonoma earlier this year and is also campaigning the same car in PIrelli GT4 America this season with Alex Ellis.
In the Masters class, championship leader Scott Blind walked away from VIR with a double runner-up finish, while Mark Boden had his best performance of the year on Saturday in third place. John Gilliland completed the Masters podium on Sunday.
For the third time this season, Jens Hantson found himself atop the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport podium in both races during an event weekend.
After sweeping performances at Sebring International Raceway at Circuit of The Americas earlier this year, Hantson and Speedsport Tuning did the same at VIR to expand their championship lead in the Pro-Am class.
As has been the case throughout 2025, Hantson has had a pack of racers from the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program chasing him throughout the weekend. Hantson came under pressure from the female duo of Anna Cecchi – who started from pole on Saturday for the first time in her career – and Loni Unser.
Both drivers finished within a second of Hantson in Race 1, with Cecchi in second and Unser in third, while the women swapped spots on Sunday’s podium. Unser’s efforts in pursuit of Hantson came up just .417 seconds shy in Race 2.
In the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Masters category, Daniel Ammann had his best showing of 2025 with a double victory of his own for Vintage Racing Company. Ammann inherited the Race 1 win after the leader was issued a drive through penalty, but started and finished first on Sunday prior.
Tom Kopczynski finished second on Saturday, while Bill Fenech recovered from a Race 1 incident to finish second on Sunday. Will Peluchiwski finished third in both contests.
The next round of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama is set for Road America in less than one month from August 8 – 10.
Race replays throughout the season are available on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
992 GT3 Cup Race 1 Podium
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718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium
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Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
Porsche Motorsport North America (“PMNA”) has launched a new partnership with Solairus Aviation (“Solairus”), naming the US-based private aviation services company an Official Partner across its top-tier one-make racing series and high-performance track experiences.
This new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to a culture of safety, risk assessment, reliability, efficiency and asset optimization.
As part of the agreement, Solairus becomes the presenting partner for Rounds 3 through 6 of Porsche Carrera Cup North America, with both the Pro-Am and Masters categories rebranded as the Solairus Pro-Am and Solairus Masters.
Solairus will also offer PMNA clients preferred pricing on industry leading aircraft management services and private charter flights.
In addition, Solairus joins as the Official Private Aviation Partner of Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and USA West by Yokohama championships, plus PMNA overall. All pole position winners in both Sprint Challenge championships earn the Solairus Aviation “Flyin’ Lap” award and receive a travel credit towards a charter flight.
Additionally, Solairus will serve as the Official Partner of Porsche GT Track Day, an exclusive program offering Porsche owners nearly three hours of driving at world-class circuits across North America. The experience includes guided reconnaissance laps to learn the track, self-paced driving sessions to build confidence and skill, and adrenaline-filled hot laps with professional drivers in race-prepared Porsche vehicles.
“This partnership with Solairus is a natural fit,” said Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO, Porsche Motorsport North America. “Their operational standards and approach to client service align closely with the expectations we set in motorsport. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality experience to our teams and drivers, the same way Solairus executes for their clients.”
“At Solairus, we see a natural alignment between private aviation and motorsport—both are serious, high-performance worlds where precision, trust, and safety are non-negotiable,” said Dan Drohan, founder and CEO of Solairus Aviation. “Just like Porsche, we are relentless in our pursuit of performance and protection, and I am thrilled to be able to showcase our brand through this new partnership.”
Solairus’ presenting partnership begins this week with Round 3 of Porsche Carrera Cup North America at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal (June 13–15), followed by Rounds 4 through 6 at Watkins Glen International (June 20–22), Road America (July 31 – August 3), and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (September 20–22).
As the Official Partner of Porsche GT Track Day, Solairus made a sneak peek appearance at Burt Brothers Motorpark two weeks ago and will be prominently featured again at the upcoming Porsche Sprint Challenge North America event at Watkins Glen International (August 30).
About Porsche Motorsport North America
Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA), founded in 1985, is the only authorized sales, parts and service provider in the United States and Canada for all purpose-built Porsche race cars including the 963, 911 GT3 R, 911 GT3 Cup and Cayman 718 GT4 RS Clubsport. PMNA provides engine and transmission servicing, on-site race support and restoration services for historic Porsche race cars. A wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, PMNA is headquartered in 15,000 square feet of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles.
About Solairus Aviation
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Solairus Aviation is a U.S.-based private aviation company specializing in safe, reliable, and efficient aircraft management. The company’s services are tailored to meet individual travel and financial needs while upholding the highest safety standards and personalized service, regardless of aircraft location.
Solairus currently operates a fleet of more than 340 aircraft, with over 75 base locations across the country and a workforce of more than 2,300 flight crew and support personnel.
In his first event with Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West, Matt Siegel made his presence known with a double victory in his Air Power Racing Porsche 992 GT3 Cup race car.
The young driver swept both races at Burt Brothers Motorpark, previously known as Utah Motorsports Campus, as the series completed its fourth of six rounds in 2025.
While Siegel sailed to victory in Race 1, he only captured the Race 2 victory with a pass in the second half of the 35-minute plus one-lap contest. Siegel made the move on Brannan Hankins, who, despite searching for his first win of the season, still left Burt Brothers Motorpark with a double podium result.
Hankins finished second on Saturday and third on Sunday. Daniel Hanley completed the podium in both rounds as the championship rivals continued their fight for the 992 GT3 Cup Pro/Am title.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters category, Scott Blind with Ruckus Racing swept his second consecutive weekend in class, further cementing his position as a title contender.
Tom Rogers celebrated his fourth and fifth consecutive victories with Tatum Racing amongst 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport competitors, and while he did so with ease, the battle raged on for the remaining podium spots behind him.
In Race 1, Tim Smith made a late move to claim the runner-up spot on the penultimate lap, edging out Greg Herback, who settled for third. Jack Parriott of HM Road Racing secured the win in the Pro-Am class. However, the start of Race 2 saw all three drivers involved in an incident on the main straight before Turn 1, forcing each to retire. Their absence opened the door for David Bradshaw to earn his best finish of the season in second, while Henry Marshall returned to the podium in third—his first top-three result since sweeping the season-opening rounds at Spring Mountain.
Running alongside the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West event on Saturday was the third Porsche GT Track Day of 2025, hosted by Porsche Motorsport North America. More than 20 guests participated in the exclusive experience, which allowed them to bring their Porsche road cars out for nearly two hours of open lapping on the Burt Brothers Motorpark circuit.
The guests enjoyed full VIP hospitality throughout the day, including paddock tours, a meet and greet with Ruckus Racing driver Scott Blind, and an unforgettable finale of hot laps in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. Professional racers Riley Dickinson, Andy Lee, and Robb Todd took turns behind the wheel, delivering thrilling rides that capped off a high-octane day immersed in Porsche motorsport.
Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama enjoys nearly two months of downtime before its next and penultimate event of 2025. The series returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on July 25 – 27 prior to the finale at Road Atlanta – another combined outing with Porsche Sprint Challenge North America – in September. Race replays throughout the season are available on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
992 GT3 Cup Race 1 Podium
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718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium
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Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
Charlie Hayes Racing (CHR) is no stranger to relying on their expert strategies for success, but on Sunday at Circuit of The Americas, a little luck helped see the veteran team take the overall win at the third round of the 2025 Porsche Endurance Challenge North America season—seeing the 992 GT3 Cup Am entry finish ahead of the stacked Pro-Am class.
Starting driver Reinhold Krahn pitted far earlier than all other competitors—a bold move that, combined with strong pace and timely execution, saw the team outpace the entire field.
Just thirty minutes into the race, CHR made a bold move by sending Krahn in for an early pit stop—well ahead of the rest of the field—handing the #233 car over to teammate and team owner Charlie Hayes.
As Hayes rejoined the circuit, an on-track incident triggered the second yellow flag, preventing other teams from making their mandatory pit stops under caution. Once the race went green again, the other teams completed their stops, but Hayes’s strategic timing and a bit of luck gave him a full-lap lead at the front of the field.
It was the duo’s first Endurance Challenge win of 2025, and the remaining class competitors were not within striking distance.
Peter Toombs and co-driver Lonnie Pechnik had their best showing of the season by finishing second, while a dramatic incident at Turn 1 on the opening lap involved Josh Conley colliding with pole-sitter and 992 GT3 Cup Am championship leader Scott Blind, ending both of their races.
As a result, no team was classified in third place in the Am class.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Pro-Am category, John Gilliland and Aaron Jeansonne wrapped up their first victory of the four-event championship. The pair only gained the lead in the final half hour of the enduro, but led a string of 10 cars to do so.
CHR racer Damir Hot – leader of the majority of the race – and co-driver Ryan Yardley finished second after the latter made a pass for position with 20 minutes to go.
Mike Mim and Zachary Vanier jumped into the final Pro-Am podium spot after a competitor was penalized, making it back-to-back podiums for the pair after winning at Sonoma Raceway in April, seeing the duo leave COTA with the championship lead.
In the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pro-Am class, Robin Liddell and Will Peluchiwski claimed first place for the first time this season with Kellymoss. Peluchiwski worked their Porsche up to second before Liddell took over, and Liddell made the winning pass with half an hour remaining.
The pass came on Brandon Chappell, who did not give up without a fight. Chappell inherited the car from co-driver Charles Espenlaub who took a turn in the lead as well before the mandatory pit stop.
The father-daughter Charlie Hayes Racing duo of Greg and Anna Cecchi finished third to tie their best performance of the season. Their podium meant all three CHR entries went home with trophies.
Emanuel and Reginald Tartaglione tag-teamed for the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Am class win, gaining the spot with less than an hour in the race after running in the top three.
It is the second consecutive Endurance Challenge win for the father and son pair with ProSport Competition, and they did so by more than seven seconds over runner-up Griff Asplundh in a solo entry. Jozsef Petkes finished third in his season debut.
After a quick start to the season, Porsche Endurance Challenge North America will resume in four months for the 2025 season finale. The event is set to take place alongside Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West at Road Atlanta from September 12–14. Race replays throughout the season are available on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
992 GT3 Cup Podium
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718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Podium
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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 class championships are beginning to take shape following the third event at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this past weekend in Austin.
With 90+ entries across Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America – the Circuit of the Americas paddock was packed with Porsche power.
After two races under the hot Texas sun in the North American series, the 992 GT3 Cup field – 30 deep in both instances – showcased brewing rivalries and set up excitement for the remaining four rounds to come.
Between the 992 GT3 Cup veteran versus the rookie, the latter prevailed, but not with ease. Cole Kleck, along with his Topp Racing team, added another two victories to his total in 2025, leaving COTA with five wins so far this season as the series approaches its halfway point at the next event.
Kleck and Alan Metni chased each other around the Texas circuit throughout the weekend, with Metni leading at various points or otherwise running right against Kleck’s bumper. However, the Texas native was unable to cross the finish line first, but tallied two runner-up results on the weekend in the Pro-Am class.
Therese Lahlouh had one of her most successful weekends in Sprint Challenge that ended with a third-place finish in Race 2. She was within striking distance of a podium in Race 1 as well, but was overtaken shortly after the green flag by fellow Pro-Am competitor, Tony Malito, for the spot.
In the 992 GT3 Cup Masters category, Scott Blind was once again victorious – for the third and fourth times this season – but was challenged by Kayden Kelly in both efforts. Blind only secured the lead from Kelly with 15 minutes remaining in Race 1 and was fortunate to start first in Race 2 and maintain the position.
Kelly, meanwhile, left COTA with two second-place finishes after a victory in the most recent round at Sonoma Raceway, while John Gilliland and David Williams split the final podium trophies between the two races at COTA.
Jens Hantson not only beat the heat at COTA, but also withstood the pressure from the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport field. The class championship leader did both en route to a double victory with the Speedsport Tuning team.
In a misty Race 1, Hantson passed polesitter and Masters driver Alain Scalzo for the overall lead in the opening minutes to allow a gap between himself and the remaining Pro-Am class field. Loni Unser made the same maneuver past Scalzo and set her sights on the win, but pulled off track in the closing minutes with an issue that led to a race-ending yellow flag.
Anna Cecchi finished second as a result – her best of the season – with Erika Hoffman in third.
Unser returned to the track with a vengeance in Race 2 and loomed large in Hantson’s mirror as the minutes wound down. A passing opportunity didn’t present itself to her, but Unser finished runner-up by just .270 seconds.
Anna Cecchi finished the weekend with a double podium by rounding out Race 2 in third.
In the Masters class, Scalzo not only started first overall, but he maintained first-in-class for the Race 1 win over Will Peluchiwski and Tom Kopczynski.
Daniel Ammann was the class polesitter for Race 2, and Peluchiwski used the inside of Turn 12 to move past for the lead and eventual win. It was Peluchiwski’s first win of the season after forgoing the rounds at Sonoma Raceway in April, and only being able to participate in the first race at Sebring International Raceway in March.
Class points leader, Scalzo, finished second, while polesitter Ammann held on for third place.
The next round of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama is set for VIRginia International Raceway in nearly two months’ time on July 11 – 13. Race replays throughout the season are available on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
992 GT3 Cup Race 1 Podium
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718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium
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Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama competitors took a detour east this weekend with the third round of the championship taking place at the home of the US Grand Prix – Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
The series joined a massive celebration of Porsche one-make racing in Texas with Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America also racing at COTA on the same weekend, bringing over 90 entries to the Lone Star state between the three Porsche championships.
While competing in the 992 GT3 Cup Masters category, Scott Blind dominated the USA West field in both instances at COTA. The Ruckus Racing driver started from the pole position and hit his marks en route to his second and third wins of the championship.
Fellow Masters driver Jim Walsh posed an initial threat to Blind’s lead at the start of the races, but settled back to fight with the top Pro-Am competitors and to finish second in Race 2. A last-lap spin in Race 1 demoted Walsh to fourth-in-class behind Francisco De Jesus. Joel Johnson finished second on Saturday and third on Sunday to complete the class podiums.
While Blind set sail, attention turned to the entertaining multi-car battle of 992 GT3 Cup Pro-Am competitors. Three contenders – Daniel Hanley, Mark Wilgus and Brannan Hankins – were constantly rotating the top three positions in both races, with Hanley coming out on top in Race 1 and Wilgus first in Race 2.
Hanley took victory after Hankins slid off course trying to pass Walsh in the closing minutes. Meanwhile, Wilgus’ efforts were rewarded after setting up a perfect pass on Hanley with six minutes remaining through Turns 12 to 15.
While Hanley and Wilgus finished in the top three of both races, Mark Crigler joined them on the podium in Race 1 and Hankins did the same in Race 2.
In the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport class, the weekend fully belonged to Tom Rogers for the first time in 2025. The Masters driver faced the most competitors versus other classes, but held off each of them for a sweep at COTA.
Rogers previously split weekend victories with Tim Smith at Sonoma Raceway last month, and Smith secured a third-place finish in Texas on Sunday. Otherwise, Greg Herback crossed the finish line second behind Rogers in both races, while the final podium spot on Sunday went to Gary Bufkin in his racing debut.
In the Cayman Pro-Am category, Emanuel Tartaglione gained valuable track time and ran cleanly to celebrate two class wins.
Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West only has days to rest before competing again, this time at Burt Brothers Motorpark. The Round 4 doubleheader is scheduled for May 30 – June 1. Race replays throughout the season are available on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
992 GT3 Cup Race 1 Podium
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718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport Race 1 Podium
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Full results from all sessions can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
The Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program North America returns for the 2025 season with an enhanced commitment to supporting female racers. Now offering increased financial assistance, tailored driver development, and performance-based incentives, the program continues to empower women competing in both the Porsche Carrera Cup North America and the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama.
The Mobil 1 team and Porsche—two legendary names with deep roots in global motorsport—have once again united to advance their shared mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in racing. Through this initiative, the program provides promising female drivers with the tools, resources, and exposure needed to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
As part of the 2025 program, drivers Sabré Cook, Madeline Stewart, and Ashley Freiberg are each contesting the full Porsche Carrera Cup North America season. The journey continues this week with Round Two, held in conjunction with the prestigious Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix.
Cook and Stewart are back in the championship after strong campaigns last year, while Freiberg joins the series as a rookie following her championship-winning ascent through Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama.
In the 2025 Sprint Challenge season, four additional female drivers—Therese Lahlouh, Loni Unser, Erika Hoffmann, and Anna Cecchi—have successfully competed in events spanning coast-to-coast, including rounds at Sebring International Raceway and Sonoma Raceway. Each of these talented competitors has proudly secured podium finishes in their respective classes, further highlighting the growing presence and success of women in motorsport.
“Our support of the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program reflects the Mobil 1 brand’s dedication to driving progress both on and off the track,” said Jennifer Durgin, North America Lubricants Marketing Director, on behalf of the Mobil 1 team. “We’re proud to help create more opportunities for women in motorsport and to empower the next generation of female drivers with the resources, visibility, and support they need to succeed. Inclusivity is essential to the future of racing, and this program is a key part of that vision.”
Launched in 2023, the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program is designed to support and elevate female talent in motorsport. The initiative offers 50 percent coverage of entry fees for participating drivers and awards a complimentary set of Yokohama tires to the highest-finishing female competitor at each round — reinforcing its commitment to both performance and accessibility in racing.
“It’s encouraging to see a growing number of women progressing through the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid, and we remain committed to supporting female drivers at every level,” said Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America.
“We’re seeing strong momentum with the return of Sabré and Madeline, Ashley’s continued development, and now three female drivers competing in Carrera Cup.”
“There’s still more work to do, but the program is clearly moving in the right direction.”
In addition to financial relief, the initiative offers professional development through exclusive workshops focused on driver education, career advancement, and industry networking.
“I was very fortunate to work with Porsche Motorsport North America in the very first season I entered Carrera Cup, becoming the first member of the Female Driver program,” shared Cook. “It’s incredible that they have expanded that support every year to help more and more female drivers, and it’s great to see how many women are now in Porsche single-make championships here in North America.”
Freiberg, the 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama 991 class champion, emphasized the broader significance of the initiative, stating: “The Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program is incredibly valuable. Having major brands like Mobil 1, Porsche, and Yokohama come together to support female drivers is meaningful on so many levels. I’m deeply passionate about increasing female participation in the series, and programs like this make a real difference.”
The 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup North America calendar features eight doubleheader weekends, including three marquee events held in support of Formula 1®. Meanwhile, the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama will host 14 races across seven rounds, with dedicated classes for the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.
“Porsche is a world-renowned brand, so being a part of any program they have is really important,” said Stewart. “I feel fortunate to be a part of it and think it gets stronger every year and continues to develop. The support they give is a big contribution to what gets me on the grid, so I’m very grateful.”
The second round of the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup North America takes place this week at the Miami International Autodrome, home of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The event will feature two races and marks the first of three high-profile Formula 1 weekends on which the championship will compete this season.
Therese Lahlouh (GT3 Cup class), along with Loni Unser, Erika Hoffmann, and Anna Cecchi (all competing in the Cayman class), are set to return to Circuit of The Americas for the next round of the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, taking place May 16–18.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.porschesprint.com/female-driver-program/
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About Porsche Motorsport North America™
Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA), founded in 1985, is the only authorized sales, parts and service provider in the United States and Canada for all purpose-built Porsche race cars including the 963, 911 GT3 R, 911 GT3 Cup and Cayman 718 GT4 RS Clubsport. PMNA provides engine and transmission servicing, on-site race support and restoration services for historic Porsche race cars. A wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, PMNA is headquartered in 15,000 square feet of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles.
Porsche Motorsport North America will continue to pave the way for emerging motorsport talent through a comprehensive expansion of the Porsche EBOOST Junior Program in 2025.
The initiative, part of Porsche’s global Motorsport Development Pyramid, offers aspiring drivers professional development opportunities, from grassroots levels to the international stage.
The program supports racers starting in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, and continues its support in Porsche Carrera Cup North America – the premier one-make series in North America
The 2025 Porsche EBOOST Junior Driver Program members include:
Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama
Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama
Bocuse, Baltas, and Vanier return for 2025 after being part of the EBOOST-backed program last year. The 17-year-old Bocuse actually enters his third consecutive season in the program. In his first season in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama in 2003, he won the GT4 Cayman Sprint Challenge and last year finished second in the GT3 Cup Sprint Challenge. This season he made the step up to Porsche Carrera Cup North America, contesting the championship with JDX Racing.
Drivers in the program are offered training in racecraft, chassis setup, tire management, fitness, and media handling. Performance incentives include complimentary entries and tire packages, with standout participants receiving further opportunities in higher-tier Porsche series.
The drivers will again get the opportunity to lean on program mentors. Porsche legend Patrick Long will continue in this role again in 2025.
Long is the most successful American Porsche factory driver in history, with a career spanning over two decades and highlighted by multiple class wins at Le Mans, Daytona, and Sebring.
Additionally, the recently retired two-time Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup champion Richard Westbrook has been added for additional mentor support for 2025. Westbrook was Supercup champion in 2006 and 2007. This championship success launched a massively successful endurance racing career, which secured major wins at the Daytona 24 Hour, Sebring 12 Hour, as well as multiple Le Mans podiums.
Westbrook hung up his helmet after his final race at Petit Le Mans last year aboard the JDC-Miller Motorsports Porsche 963.
“I’m really looking forward to working with young drivers this season,” Westbrook said.
“When I started my career, there were a lot of experienced guys who helped me, and now that I’ve retired, I’m keen to return the favor. Helping these young racers is really rewarding. It’s not just about how they drive the car, but it’s every aspect of a race weekend, working with the team, sponsors, the fans – there is a lot to it.
“After my single-seater days, I was basically out of racing until I got the chance to drive the Porsche Cup car. Those championship wins in Supercup paved the way to a rewarding career in endurance racing – I’m hoping some of these get the same opportunity.”
While the Junior Program members will again head to Porsche Penske Motorsport’s headquarters in July for their annual two-day workshop, the 2025 program has been expanded to include mentoring sessions at multiple rounds of Porsche Carrera Cup North America.
The Carrera Cup members of the program were tutored on the importance of mental preparation by Dr Jacques Dallaire of Performance Prime at the opening round at Sebring. For next week’s second round at the F1 Miami Grand Prix, the social media team from Yokohama will host a session for the participating drivers about content creation and online brand management.
Program features also include:
Since its inception in 1997, Porsche’s Junior Program has been instrumental in developing world-class drivers. Notable alumni include current Porsche Penske Motorsport stars Matt Campbell, Mathieu Jaminet, Kevin Estre, and Julien Andlauer, as well as the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD champion, Laurin Heinrich.
“At Porsche, developing young talent isn’t just a program—it’s part of our DNA,” said Porsche Motorsport North America President and CEO, Volker Holzmeyer.
“From the early days of our Junior initiative in the late 1990s, we’ve seen drivers like Timo Bernhard, Jörg Bergmeister, and Patrick Long rise through the ranks to championship success. The Porsche Motorsport North America EBOOST Junior Program continues that legacy here in the U.S., creating a clear, merit-based pathway from grassroots racing to the highest levels of international competition.
“It’s about giving deserving young drivers the tools, mentorship, and competitive platform to succeed—on and off the track.”
“In North America, we have such a huge market, we have so much talent. That’s why we want to show them the pathway to reach the top level with Porsche.
“Our goal is to develop talent here in the US to the stage where they could be considered to be part of Porsche’s global Junior Program, and eventually, get the opportunity to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with our factory teams.”
The next step beyond the Porsche Motorsport North America Junior Program is the Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver program. The 2025 members of the Selected Driver program were announced earlier this week and features three former Junior Program members, Loek Hartog, Riley Dickinson, and Tom Sargent.
Porsche Motorsport North America has revealed the 2025 class for its prestigious Selected Driver program, naming Loek Hartog (Netherlands), Riley Dickinson (USA), and Tom Sargent (Australia) as this year’s rising stars.
The Porsche Selected Driver program is a key step in Porsche Motorsport North America’s talent development pyramid, designed to elevate emerging professionals by providing direct manufacturer support, expanded race opportunities, and mentorship across GT and endurance racing platforms.
All three drivers will continue their professional careers in 2025 in SRO and IMSA competition, after each initially made a name for themselves in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America.
Hartog introduced himself to American fans last year with a dominant championship-winning performance in Carrera Cup aboard the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. He also claimed the inaugural Cayman GT4 championship title in Porsche Endurance Challenge North America with Kellymoss teammate Michael Clark.
Additionally, he was part of the winning driver line-up for the inaugural Porsche 992 Endurance Cup 12-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. He also took a class win in the Indy 8 Hour at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the final round of the 2024 Intercontinental GT Challenge. Yesterday, he took victory for Tempesta Racing in the 24-Hour Series race at Spa Francorchamps.
This year, he is contesting the Pirelli GT4 America championship for the first time, teaming up with Dan Sibille in the No.9 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS CS for ACI Motorsports. Internationally, he is competing in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in 2025 and will make his race debut in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans with Antares Au and Klaus Bachler with Manthey Racing’s entry in the LMGT3 class.
Dickinson, the Texas-born standout, returns to the program following a breakthrough 2024 season that included victories in the Michelin Pilot Challenge and a successful debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the Porsche 911 GT3 R. Having progressed through the North American Porsche ladder system, Dickinson broke series records en route to his 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup North America championship win with Kellymoss.
Last year, he contested the Michelin Pilot Challenge Championship alongside Michael McCarthy with Kellymoss. The duo won both the opening and closing rounds of the championship at Daytona and Road Atlanta. This season, Dickinson will contest the PIrelli GT4 America Championship as teammate to ACI Motorsports team owner, Curt Swearingin. The duo scored a pair of podiums at the opening round of the championship recently at Sonoma Raceway.
Sargent, originally from Australia, quickly made a name for himself after moving to Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2022. The Australian finished second in the championship and graduated to GT World Challenge America last year as teammate with GMG Racing’s Kyle Washington – taking victory at VIRginia International Raceway.
This year, Sargent made his IMSA debut with Wright Motorsport at the Daytona 24 Hour–finishing second with Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and Porsche factory driver Ayhancan Güven.
“All three drivers came to our attention through their Carrera Cup performances and have again impressed as they have made the next step up the Porsche development pyramid in SRO and IMSA competition,” said Volker Holzmyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America.
“Our Selected Driver program is designed to support their continued development as they take on more prominent roles within the Porsche GT racing ecosystem. We’re thrilled to support Loek, Riley, and Tom with their 2025 programs and excited to see their careers develop as part of the Porsche family.
The Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America provides a clear path for drivers, teams, and marketing partners to progress through the ranks of sports car racing. From novice instruction and track days with Porsche road cars through to full participation in professional open competition around the world with purpose-built Porsche racing machines, Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) provides a map, appropriate car, and support throughout the journey.
It is the perfect career pathway to move through the sports car racing echelons. At each step on the Pyramid, Porsche provides the appropriate tools, personnel, and strategies to realistically model the career path for drivers, teams, and partners.
“It feels really special to be a part of the Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver Program—especially because this is the season where I need to transition from being a Silver-rated driver to a fully contracted professional,” Hartog said.
“Last season, I made it a goal to become involved in as many diverse programs as possible. I started planning early, setting up my calendar and trying to get my foot in the door for different Porsche opportunities.
“I’m really happy with how things came together—especially considering my results in Carrera Cup last season and in GT3 races, particularly the eight-hour race at Indy, which was a personal highlight. That performance helped me earn roles as a Silver driver in multiple programs.
“Carrying a title into this season certainly helps, and driving as many Porsche products as possible in one season is a big advantage. I’m excited to continue competing in the U.S. market in the GT4 America series.
“Driving the 911 GT3 R is still a big ambition of mine, and I’m becoming increasingly familiar with it here in the States.
“Looking ahead, IMSA remains a goal, and I’m proud to now represent the U.S. on the global stage—especially with the opportunity to race at Le Mans for the first time this year.”
“I’m very much looking forward to continuing in the Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver program,” Dickinson said.
“Obviously, this has been an instrumental piece in the Porsche driver development pyramid that we have here in North America. Continuing with the program is fantastic, and I can’t thank everyone at Porsche Motorsport North America enough for believing in me and continuing their support and partnership throughout the year, building on the successes we had last year.
“Last year was a great first year for me in the program, with highlights including wins at Daytona and Road Atlanta in the Michelin Pilot Challenge. I also had my debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Riley Motorsports and Kelly-Moss in the GT3 R program.
“I’m looking forward to building on that this year with our SRO program and some other championships I’ll be racing in as well.
“We started off our season quite strong with a couple of podiums in GT4 America—a third and a second—at Sonoma for the season opener, and I couldn’t have been happier with that.
“We left that weekend tied for the championship points lead and are now heading into my home race at COTA, the three-hour endurance race for GT4 America.”
“I can’t thank everyone at Porsche Motorsport North America enough for their support and belief in me. It’s definitely an honor to continue in this program and be a small part of Porsche’s history in North America. It’s been a mainstay in the North American market for a while, and continuing that legacy is a very proud moment for me.”
“To be a part of the Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver program is a dream come true—to be able to wear the Porsche brand and represent it at a level where you’re part of the family,” Sargent said.
“It’s on the way to where I want to be, and it’s a massive achievement. I’m excited to have this opportunity and to represent it well.
“I’m fortunate to have multiple programs this year, including an SRO campaign in GT World Challenge with Kyle Washington, which is great.
“We did that last year, so we’ve got a good foundation to build on going into this year.
“Adding the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship to the schedule with the Endurance Championship with Wright Motorsports is a massive step forward for me as well.
“That’s been my ultimate goal—to compete in the IMSA Championship. Getting that chance this year with such a well-established team is exciting. It means I’m getting a lot of miles in the current Porsche 992 GT3 R car, which is fantastic.
“I’m now coming into my third year in the U.S. If I think back to when I arrived three years ago, I never would’ve thought I’d be in this position—at least not this quickly. I hoped I’d get here eventually, but it happened fast, and I owe a big thanks to the people who made it happen.
“A big thank you to Kyle and Adam Adelson for supporting me in joining these programs.
“This is definitely a step in the direction I want to go, toward being a factory Porsche driver. To be one step closer is really big, and I’m excited to represent the brand. Hopefully, I do it well, and I can’t wait for the rest of the year.”
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
