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.
All photos can be found here.
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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Full Race 1 results can be found here. Full Race 2 results can be found here.
All photos can be found here.
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
What better way to win a championship than taking the win in the final double-points race of the year – that’s exactly what JTR’s Anthony McIntosh (GT3 Cup) and Kellymoss racers Michael Clarke and Loek Hartog (Cayman) did in the final round of the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America.
The four-round championship came to a conclusion with a six-hour battle at Circuit of the Americas yesterday, with more than 50 of the top Porsche racers in the country doing battle.
McIntosh teamed with 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup North America champion Parker Thompson and recent Sonoma Raceway winner Aaron Jeansonne to take the win.
The JTR Motorsport Engineering crew pulled off a master strategy stroke of actually taking a longer pitstop – remarkably pushing them to victory lane.
“T Mac did an awesome job. Our MacIntosh Porsche 992 handled great. Everybody at JTR did a fantastic job. Our engineer Chris Bowman comes in for his first race and calls an absolute stunner of a race,” Thompson said.
The maximum stint length for the race was 60 minutes. The JTR crew actually held Thompson in the pit for a longer stop than the mandatory minimum until the clock had ticked past 60 minutes to go. Had they left at the end of the scheduled stop – they would have been forced to make an additional pit stop before the checkered flag.
“Our guys on the stand were constantly battling back and forth, challenging each other, pulling up the rule book,” McIntosh said.
“They had highlighted sections of the rule book and took pictures of it with their cameras. And they’re like, okay, if this comes down, we’re good. This is going to be our argument. This is argument A, B, and C.
“When they held him in the pit, I really didn’t even understand what was going on but the guys did a phenomenal job.”
After winning round three of the championship in a solo effort at Sonoma Raceway, Jeansonne completed a unique back-to-back pair of wins.
“Sonoma felt great, but to do this in a longer race, something more unfamiliar with great teammates like Parker and Tony, couldn’t feel better,” Jeansonne said.
“I’m really grateful to be part of this. And I’ve learned so much being with these guys this weekend.”
The victory was even more remarkable considering the team lost radio contact with the car early in the race – having to revert to a pit board and hand signals to try to communicate with the car.
Pole sitter BR Racing crossed the line in second place with Blake McDonald joined by 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup North America champion Riley Dickinson and fellow Porsche hot-shot Trent Hindman.
Road America Endurance Challenge winner Charlie Hayes finished third alongside Reinhold Krahn and Thomas Merrill.
In the Cayman class, Kellymoss racer Michael Clarke added to his Porsche Sprint Challenge North America title with an Endurance Challenge title with teammate Loek Hartog – the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America championship.
Clarke brought out the big guns for the COTA weekend – bringing Hartog’s fellow Dutchman – Kay van Berlo on board to complete the powerful trio.
“It was great. It was a long one, but the car held up well, and the team did a fantastic job getting it all set up and ready to go,” Clarke said.
“I was a little rough on my second stint, luckily, I cleaned it up on my third. I just kind of had to stay in contention and not mess up too much.
“My Dutch boys (Loek Hartog and Kay van Berlo) were incredible and drove the wheels off that car. So it was great.
“I have to say a huge thank you to Porsche. This has been a fantastic series, and it’s a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to next year.”
After finishing second in the final race of the year, Patrick Dempsey and Porsche legend Patrick Long took second place in the overall standings. The pair were joined at COTA by rallycross ace, Extreme E racer, TV host and stunt driver Tanner Foust.
Kellymoss also took third in the Cayman battle with William Peluchiwski joined by the experienced duo of Andrew Davis and Robin Liddell.
Remarkably, the race featured only a single yellow flag period. All three cars on the podium in both classes finished on the lead lap.
This weekend’s Porsche Endurance Challenge Circuit of the Americas 6 Hour features a “who’s who” of Porsche stars, including four drivers who have launched their careers via massive success in Porsche Carrera Cup North America.
Between the four of them, these racers have won an incredible 63 percent of all Porsche Carrera Cup North America races between them.
In addition, the quartet has three championship victories and one holds the record for the most wins in series history.
All four will be behind the wheel this weekend for the final round of the inaugural Porsche Endurance Challenge, which will feature a six-hour battle at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
The “Fantastic Four” includes Dutchman Kay van Berlo, who holds the record for the most Carrera Cup wins with 13, plus championship winners Parker Thompson, Riley Dickinson, and this year’s champ, Loek Hartog.
Van Berlo – who also took the GT4 America Pro-Am title with ACI Motorsports’ boss Curt Swearingin this year – will join forces with fellow Dutchman Hartog this weekend as the duo drive alongside Kellymoss Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama champion Michael Clark.
Hartog clinched the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America Pro championship this year at Indianapolis in what was the most competitive championship battle yet staged. Six different drivers visited victory lane in the Pro class this year, but Hartog’s consistency and seven wins earned him the crown.
Van Berlo, Hartog, and 2023 series champion Riley Dickinson all have one thing in common – they have taken the Kellymoss “Racing for Children’s” entry to championship success.
Last year, Dickinson scored the most dominant title win in series history, recording an impressive 11 victories from 16 races. The performance earned him a spot alongside van Berlo as a Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver.
He continued his winning ways in 2024 in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge competition. Joined by former Carrera Cup teammate Michael McCarthy – the duo opened the season with a victory at Daytona International Speedway and completed the year with another win at Road Atlanta.
Dickinson will race the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entry for BR Racing’s Blake McDonald. The pair will be joined by another Porsche star, Trent Hindman who also took two Michelin Pilot Challenge series wins this year for RS1.
Canadian Parker Thompson earned his Carrera Cup championship win in 2022 for JDX Racing, when he won three of the final six races to clinch the title.
Thompson has been a regular in this year’s Porsche Endurance Challenge North America alongside Anthony McIntosh in the No.224 JTR Motorsports Engineering entry.
The pair will be joined this weekend by Aaron Jeansonne, who impressed in his Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama debut this year. Jeansonne contested the final two weekends of the series and recorded a third, a second, and a win in his first three races.
This Sunday’s Porsche Endurance Challenge North America Circuit of the Americas can be seen live on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel as well as on X, Facebook and Linkedin.
In anticipation of the conclusion of the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America championship at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) next month, Dempsey-Wright Motorsports has announced the addition of Tanner Foust to the driver lineup of the No. 98 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, joining Patrick Dempsey and Patrick Long to the season finale event.
“It’s an incredible honor to be invited as the third driver for this powerhouse motorsports duo,” said Foust. “Pat Long and Patrick Dempsey are two of my personal heroes; they are both extremely inspirational on and off the track. To top it off, we’re hitting the iconic COTA circuit in a Wright Motorsports-prepped Porsche GT4—it doesn’t get much better than that! What makes this even more special is that, after more than 25 years in racing, this will be my official debut in an officially sanctioned sports car race.”
As a professional racing driver, stunt driver, and television host, Foust needs little introduction. The 51-year-old holds multiple championship titles in Formula Drift, Global Rallycross, and the Americas Rally Cross Championship. He holds various national championships and world records and has held four X Games gold medals. The Circuit of The Americas event will be his first foray into the world of sanctioned sports car racing, a welcome new arena for the world-record holder to conquer with Dempsey and Long.
“I’m absolutely blown away that Tanner is going to be racing with us,” said Patrick Dempsey. “He has such an incredible range as a driver. It’s remarkable that he’s not done any endurance racing, so to have him on board with us is really exciting and inspiring. Not only is he a talented driver, but he’s also such a great human being highly intelligent, great sense of humor and so kind and down to earth and just wonderful to be around.”
“I have so much respect for Tanner,” said Long. “This will be a lot of fun. A big theme of this program is going racing with people we all enjoy being around and Tanner is an amazing driver and an even better human.”
After three 60-minute rounds, the upcoming six-hour endurance event will provide the trio the perfect opportunity to showcase their skill, aided by the multi-championship winning sports car racing team. Dempsey and Long are currently second in the Cayman GT4 RS CS championship standings, following a successful three rounds. They started the season off strong at COTA with a second-place finish in round one and a fifth-place in round two. They’ll be riding the momentum of their third-place finish at Sonoma Raceway as they head into round four.
The No. 98 Dempsey-Wright Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport is supported by esteemed partners Porsche Motorsport North America, Mobil 1, Hagerty, Dream Drives for Kids, RAFA Racing Club, and Yokohama.
The November 22-24 event will not be open to the public, but the event will stream live for free on porschesprint.com on November 24th at 10:30 AM CT.
Additionally, race fans worldwide will get to experience the journey as part of a four-episode docuseries, Back on Track, debuting November 11 on the Hagerty YouTube and Samsung TV Plus channels.
“Motorsports nirvana occurs at the intersection of human performance and mechanical excellence,” said Larry Webster, Senior Vice President of Media and Editorial for Hagerty. “Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Long and Tanner Foust each embody this spirit both on and off the track — racing from a place of passion in pursuit of victory.”
With the 2024 Porsche Sprint Challenge by Yokohama season officially in the record books, the series today announced the schedule for both the North American and USA West championships.
The upcoming calendar – which features six events for USA West and seven events for the fifth season of the North America championship – reflects remarkable venue stability for both championships, while also introducing a new circuit and a new challenge for competitors at the season finale.
Also, after great success with joint events in 2024, North America and USA West will come together another three times in 2025.
Throughout 2025, the race structures will remain the same, with two rounds per weekend and races lasting 35 minutes plus one lap in duration.
As it has for multiple seasons, Sebring International Raceway will host the opening doubleheader for Porsche Sprint Challenge North America on February 28 – March 2.
This will be three weeks prior to the season opener for USA West at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, located just outside Las Vegas, on March 21 – 23.
Sonoma Raceway – which the series just visited for its 2024 season finale last month – will host the first joint weekend of 2025 on April 4 – 6.
Next, there will be back-to-back events where the two championships share the track, with Circuit of The Americas hosting the third round for both North America and USA West on May 16 – 18.
The busy month of May will continue for USA West as the series heads to Utah Motorsports Campus for Round 4 on May 30 – June 1 before a nearly two-month hiatus ahead of its fifth round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on July 25 – 27.
The North American series has an identical break after May’s race in Austin, Texas, and returns to track at VIRginia International Raceway on July 11 – 13. The series picks up the pace the following month with two events – the first at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin on August 8 – 10 and Watkins Glen International in Upstate New York on August 29 – 31.
As a final test for the teams and drivers, the North American and USA West titles will wrap up at Road Atlanta, which hosts the season finale on September 12 – 14.
Full calendars are listed below, and all Porsche Sprint Challenge by Yokohama races stream live and are archived on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.
February 28 – March 2: Sebring International Raceway
April 4 – 6: Sonoma Raceway*
May 16 – 18: Circuit of The Americas*
July 11 – 13: VIRginia International Raceway
August 8 – 10: Road America
August 29 – 31: Watkins Glen International
September 12 – 14: Road Atlanta*
March 21 – 23: Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
April 4 – 6: Sonoma Raceway*
May 16 – 18: Circuit of The Americas*
May 30 – June 1: Utah Motorsports Campus
July 25 – 27: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
September 12 – 14: Road Atlanta*
*Joint event with North America and USA West
| 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 | Utah Motorsports Campus | MAY 30 - JUNE 1, 2025 |
| Round 5 | Weathertech Raceway | JULY 25 - 27, 2025 |
| Round 6 | Road Atlanta | September 12 - 14, 2025 |
