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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is the longest-running professional road race series in the United States. The Trans Am Series was founded by racing factory pony cars in the late 1960s. More than 50 years after their launch, Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers continue to be sold today, with Trans Am racing credited as playing a major role in their success and longevity. The SpeedTour will host the professional race series at 19 events nationwide in 2023. 

 
 

 

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Formula Regional Americas Championship & Formula 4 United States Championship, Powered by Honda:  The FIA-certified Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) & Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) are designed as entry-level open-wheel racing series offering young talent the opportunity to demonstrate their skills on an international platform while keeping affordability and safety as key elements. The Championships align with the global FIA development ladder philosophy of using common components to provide a cost-efficient, reliable and powerful racing structure as drivers ascend through the levels on their way to U.S. or global racing success. The F4 U.S. Champion is awarded a scholarship to compete the following season in FR Americas, while the FR Americas Champion is awarded a Super Formula Scholarship from Honda Performance Development and Honda Racing Corporation.

Nicolas Ambiado Rebounds from Race 1 Penalty to Win Race 2 at NJMP

Nicolas Ambiado had a story of redemption on Sunday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Rebounding from a penalty in yesterday’s Race 1, the Chilean was victorious in Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) Race 2. Starting on pole, the 17 year old held off the advances of his competition and endured multiple restarts en route to the checkered flag, marking his fourth win of the 2025 race season. 

As the lights went out, Ambiado immediately took control of the race, but a stalled car at the rear of the field made it a short battle as the safety car was deployed during the first lap. With Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) following Ambiado on the restart, Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) was immediately behind in third. Taking advantage of their nose-to-tail placement on the restart, Ribeiro worked his way around Bowling to overtake the second position. The Brazilian hoped to make a run at Ambiado, but the two maintained a half-second gap for nearly 15 minutes. With about five minutes left on the clock, Ribeiro had pulled within three-tenths of Ambiado, but with tire wear at a premium, he ran out of Hankook rubber to chase Ambiado down. As they crossed the line, Ambiado was the first to see the checkered flag, with Ribeiro following in second and Bowling in third. 

> REPLAY THE STREAM:  Round 13 Live Stream

Notes of Interest: 

  • Nicolas Ambiado scored his fourth win of the 2025 season, tying him with Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) for the most wins this year.
  • With a runner-up result, Bruno Ribeiro continues to lead the point standings with an 11-point advantage over Nicolas Ambiado. 
  • Jett Bowling scored his seventh podium of 2025 with a third-place finish in Race 2. 
  • For the sixth time this season, Kiwi Motorsport swept the podium in Sunday’s race. The organization has eight wins this year, with Ambiado amassing four victories, Ribeiro three, and Bowling one.

> SEE MORE:  Race 2 Official Results

“Lots of close racing, but I dominated all race and didn’t have the pressure like at Mid-Ohio,” said Ambiado after the race. “It was a tire race. Before the safety car, I had a good start. I think I lost some time with the second, but I tried to make good laps all race, and I was able to take the win. I have to thank my team, the Chilean people, my family, and everyone at SVRA, FR Americas and SpeedTour. Thank you.”

FR Americas will return to the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park later this month. Taking place August 28-31, Saturday and Sunday’s races will stream live on SpeedTour.TV, with live timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Cooper Shipman Sweeps New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour in F4 U.S. 

MILLVILLE, N.J. (August 3, 2025) – Cooper Shipman swept the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour in Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) competition this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Starting from the pole, Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) was outpaced early in the race by his championship rival Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422), but was able to close in and take the lead with just 10 minutes left on the clock before cruising off with the victory. As they raced toward the green flag, third-place starter Hauanio got a good run and was able to swing wide to pass Shipman as the field entered Turn 1. With Hauanio in control out front, competitors started jockeying for position behind him, with a few off-track excursions mixed in. Two brief safety car deployments meant Hauanio had to hold off the field as they all lined up nose to stern. Able to do so on the first restart, he faced a real challenge from Shipman on the second. With Hauanio showing immense speed as they fired off, Shipman had to pace himself and wait for a longer run for his car to show its strength. Finally having his chance with just over 10 minutes left on the clock, Shipman swept around the outside of Turn 1 and completed the pass to take the lead. Pulling away from the field as the clock ticked down, Shipman took the race win, with Hauanio following in second and Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) in third.

After the race, the stewards reviewed a report of a defensive movement by Popow on a restart. Ruling that Popow did impede another driver, they issued a five-second time penalty, which dropped him to fourth on the final results, and promoted Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) to the third and final podium position.

> REPLAY THE STREAM: Stream Round 10 from NJMP

Notes of Interest: 

  • Cooper Shipman won Race 2 to sweep the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour weekend and earn his fourth-straight victory in F4 U.S. competition. He extended his lead in the championship battle to 17 points over second-place Kekai Hauanio.
  • Kekai Hauanio earned his eighth podium of the season with a runner-up finish in Race 2. For the last two years, Hauanio has finished second in every race he’s entered at NJMP, including three races in the Ligier Junior Formula Championship last year and both F4 U.S. races this year. 
  • Clemente Huerta Raab scored his fourth podium of the season, moving him to fourth in the championship point standings.
  • Luke Powers earned a career-best finish with a fifth-place result in Round 10 at NJMP. 

> SEE MORE:  Race 2 Official Results

“It was an awesome race,” said Shipman after climbing from the car. “The Kiwi Motorsport guys made sure that my car had the pace to win. I knew that Kekai [Hauanio] and the other guys were firing off pretty good on the short runs, but I knew as soon as we got an extended period of green that I was going to be pretty good. Once everybody kind of settled down, I just took my time and then took the lead when I got the chance. From there, I knew I could manage the race and was able to get the win.”

F4 U.S. will return to the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park later this month. Taking place August 28-31, Saturday and Sunday’s races will stream live on SpeedTour.TV, with live timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Gastón Irazú Wins as Champagne Racing Sweeps Podium in Race 2 at NJMP

MILLVILLE, N.J. (August 3, 2025) – For the second time in two races, Gastón Irazú was victorious in Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) competition at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Leading the charge for Champagne Racing, Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) placed first in the team’s first-ever Ligier JFC podium sweep, with teammates Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) and Roman Felber (No. 73 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) taking the checkered flag behind him.

Irazú led the field down the starting grid, but a slow jump off the lights dropped him to fourth, leaving him to claw his way back through traffic. Meanwhile, third-place starter Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) took it three wide off the lights to secure the lead as the field raced toward Turn 1. Leading the early laps, Dass faced intense pressure during a mid-race restart, as both second-place Roman Felber and third-place Irazú looked to the outside, hoping to make a move. Irazú completed the overtake on Roman Felber, and then turned his focus to Dass. Just over five minutes were left on the clock when Irazú finally reached Dass’ rear wing. Pulling to the inside as they raced toward Turn 1, the Uruguayan completed the pass to take the race lead. With Hankook racing slicks at a premium and tire degradation a factor, both Felber brothers were able to challenge Dass in the final minutes of the race, sliding into the final two podium positions to mark the first time they finished on the Ligier JFC podium together. Taking the checkered flag, it was Irazú, followed by Cash Felber and his twin brother Roman Felber. 

> REPLAY THE STREAM:  Stream Round 11 from NJMP

Notes of Interest: 

  • Gastón Irazú continued his winning ways, sweeping the NJMP race weekend by taking the victory in Sunday’s Race 2. The win was his fifth of the season, and marked his ninth podium of 2025.
  • Cash Felber earned his third career-podium with a runner-up finish in Race 2. 
  • Roman Felber earned the second podium of his career with a third-place finish in Race 2. 
  • For the first time in the team’s history, Champagne Racing swept the Ligier JFC podium. 
  • Jordyn Martin (No. 8 Hubzity / LC Racing Team Ligier JS F4) earned her first-career point in Ligier JFC, finishing 10th in Sunday’s Race 2. 

“It was a really good race,” said Irazú after the checkered flag. “It was good to work with Champagne Racing and get a 1-2-3 finish. I’m happy I was able to win again and get good points for the championship. I had a bad start, but luckily, I was able to win in the end, so I’m very happy. I have to thank my team, my sponsors and my father for all we’re able to do here.”

> SEE MORE:  Round 11 Official Results

After a brief hiatus, Ligier JFC will return to the track for their penultimate round of the 2025 season at VIRginia International Raceway, September 18-21. The event is set to stream live on SpeedTour.TV, with Race Monitor providing live timing and scoring. Additional news and updates will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

 
 

 

Bruno Ribeiro Declared Race 1 Winner at New Jersey Motorsports Park

 

 

MILLVILLE, N.J. (August 2, 2025) – Bruno Ribeiro took his third win of the 2025 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) season in the opening round of the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour weekend. In a wild race filled with obstacles and challenges for championship contenders, Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) rose to the top to increase his lead in the standings. 

With Ribeiro in second, Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) led the field down the starting grid at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). From the instant the lights went out, fourth-place starter Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) looked to make forward progress. Reaching the rear wing of Ribeiro’s machine as they raced through Turn 5, the two made contact, which sent Ribeiro off track and allowed Ambiado to sneak by. From there, Ambiado turned his focus to Bowling, making the pass to take the lead with just over 18 minutes left on the clock. 

After that, it turned into a race of attrition, as Bowling came down pit road mid-race due to a mechanical issue, losing two laps the field. Then, a late-race caution gave the field another chance at a restart, but with Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) suffering a gearbox issue on the start, competitors were sent scrambling down the front straight. As they took the checkered flag, Ambiado led the way, with Ribeiro in second and Jake Pollack (No. 5 The NRP Group / Foreview Ventures / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) in third.

Following the event, the stewards issued Ambiado a penalty for causing a collision. The drive-thru penalty was converted to a 30-second time penalty, which dropped him to fifth in the final results. Ribeiro inherited the race win, while Pollack was scored second and Sherlock was promoted to the third and final podium position.

Notes of Interest: 

  • Bruno Ribeiro claimed his third win of the 2025 season to extend his championship points lead. 
  • Jake Pollack earned his first-career podium with a runner-up finish in Race 1 on Saturday afternoon.
  • With a third-place finish, Titus Sherlock earned his sixth podium of the season. 
  • Finishing fourth, James Lawley tied his career-best finish in FR Americas competition. He also finished fourth at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park last season.
  • Anthony Autiello recorded a career-best finish with his eighth-place result in Round 12. 

> SEE MORE:  Race 1 Official Results

> WATCH THE STREAM:  Stream Round 12 from NJMP

FR Americas is back on track tomorrow at 9:10 a.m. E.T. for Race 2 from the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour. The event will stream live on SpeedTour.TV, with live timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

 

 

 

Cooper Shipman Goes Three In A Row, Taking the Win at NJMP in F4 U.S.

MILLVILLE, N.J. (August 2, 2025) – After sweeping the weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course just a few weeks ago, Cooper Shipman carried momentum into the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour weekend to win the opening race for Formula 4 United States Championship on Saturday afternoon. In a race with intense competition and attrition, Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) kept his focus forward to minimize his mistakes and capitalize on the misfortune of others. Turn 2 was a gremlin for several competitors throughout the race, with both Demitri Nolan (No. 5 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) and Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) eliminated from competition after contact with the tire barrier. 

Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) paced the field for most of the race, but a late-race restart changed everything, as Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) pulled tight on his bumper and dove to the inside entering Turn 1. Hauanio dropped two wheels, giving the advantage to Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422), who had darted forward from third. As Huerta Raab dropped all four wheels off the racing surface, Shipman slid into the runner-up position to take chase of Campbell. For the next three laps, Campbell and Shipman raced wheel to wheel, until finally, with just over four minutes left on the clock, Shipman drove deep into Turn 1 to complete the pass. When the checkered flag waved, Shipman led, with Campbell in second and Hauanio in third. 

Following the event, the stewards issued Campbell a penalty for causing a collision. The drive-thru penalty was converted into a 30-second time penalty, which dropped Campbell to fourth in the final results and promoted Huerta Raab to the third and final podium position. 

Notes of Interest: 

  • Cooper Shipman earned his third-career F4 U.S. win during the opening race at New Jersey Motorsports Park to extend his lead in the points championship. 
  • After finishing second in all three Ligier Junior Formula Championship races at NJMP last season, Kekai Hauanio finished second in F4 U.S.’s Race 1 to mark his seventh podium of the season. 
  • Clemente Huerta Raab earned his third podium of 2025 with a third-place finish in Round 9. 

> SEE MORE: Race 1 Official Results

“It was a pretty crazy race out there,” said Shipman after the race. “I thought we gave it away there in the beginning, but I just kept my head down and waited to capitalize from the mistakes. Thanks to the Kiwi Motorsport team for giving me a great car—one that allowed us to come through from the back. I’m super excited to win today and super proud of our effort.”

> WATCH THE STREAM: Stream Round 9 from NJMP

F4 U.S. returns to the track tomorrow morning at 10:25 a.m. ET for Race 2 from the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour. The race will be live streamed on SpeedTour.TV. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Gastón Irazú Kicks off New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour with a Win in Ligier JFC Race 1

MILLVILLE, N.J. (August 2, 2025) – Entering the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour as the points leader in Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), Gastón Irazú increased his advantage with a victory in the opening race of the weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Starting from the outside pole, Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) had to chase down his Champagne Racing teammate, Roman Felber (No. 73 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4), to fight for the win. 

Starting from the pole for the first time in his career, Felber took control of the race the instant the lights went out, as Irazú went the opposite way. With Felber out front, Irazú fell back to fourth, leaving him to fight his way back through the pack during the opening laps. By the completion of their third lap, the points leader raced up to second, but Felber still maintained more than a one-second advantage. Skillfully hitting his marks, Irazú slowly chipped away at the gap. A half-second advantage at the halfway mark was cut down to a mere 0.339-seconds with five minutes left on the clock. Then, with just over three minutes to go, Felber locked his wheels up entering Turn 5, allowing Irazú to drive by and take the race lead. From there, it was clear sailing for the Uruguayan, who checked off his fourth win of the 2025 season.

Notes of Interest: 

  • Gastón Irazú earned his fourth win of 2025 in Round 10 at New Jersey Motorsports Park to extend his championship points lead.
  • Roman Felber finished second, marking his first-career podium and improving on his previous career-best finish of sixth. 
  • Drew Szuch earned his sixth podium of the season with a third-place result on Saturday afternoon.
  • Following the race, the stewards reviewed footage of the race start and determined that Roman Felber made a false start. Despite a five-second penalty being issued, the 15 year old maintained his second-place finish, as he crossed the line with an 11-second advantage over third. 

> SEE MORE: Race 1 Official Results

“It was a difficult race, but luckily we could win,” said Irazú after the checkered flag. “I didn’t start well and it was really difficult to pass Roman [Felber]—we had a great battle. This makes a big difference in the championship with good points, so I’m really happy.” 

> WATCH THE STREAM: Stream Round 10 from NJMP

Ligier JFC will be back on tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. ET for Race 2 from the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour at NJMP. The race will be live streamed on SpeedTour.TV. Additional news and updates will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

 

Event Preview: FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC at the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour

Circuit: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Thunderbolt Course 

Length: 2.25-miles / 12-turn road course 

Race Direction: Clockwise

Podium: Victory Circle, located at the rear of the Race Control Tower 

FR Americas Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, August 1 at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, August 2 at 11:10 a.m. ET 

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, August 2 at 5:55 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, August 3 at 9:10 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, August 3 at 2:45 p.m. ET 

F4 U.S. Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, August 1 at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, August 2 at 10:20 a.m. ET 

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, August 2 at 5:05 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, August 3 at 10:25 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, August 3 at 4 p.m. ET

Ligier Junior Formula Championship

Practice:                       Friday, August 1 at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, August 2 at 9:20 a.m. ET 

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, August 2 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, August 3 at 8 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, August 3 at 1:35 p.m. ET

All races will be live streamed at SpeedTour.TV. Races noted with an asterisk (*) will also air live on SPEED SPORT 1. 

Summertime Near the Jersey Shore

The second half of the 2025 season gets underway this weekend as Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) head to New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Joining Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Race Promotions and Skip Barber for three days of on-track action, fans are invited in the open paddocks to meet drivers and collect autographs, or even to participate in Saturday’s Hagerty Cars and Caffeine Car Show with parade laps around the 2.25-mile circuit. Tickets for the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour are available at SpeedTour.net, with kids ages 12 and under admitted free.

Watch the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour on SpeedTour TV and SPEED SPORT 1

Catch all the action from NJMP this weekend live on SpeedTour.TV. Award-winning broadcaster Ralph Sheheen returns to the booth as lead announcer, joined by guest commentators from across all three championships. Viewers at home can watch by visiting SpeedTour.TV, or subscribing to the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. 

In addition, SPEED SPORT 1 (SS1) will broadcast a special live block on Saturday afternoon as all three series contest Race 1. Coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET as Ligier JFC takes the track, followed by F4 U.S., and culminating with FR Americas. SS1 is available worldwide on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Sling, STIRR and more.
 

$100k On The Line

The fight for the 2025 championship and the coveted $100,000 cash prize continues to intensify. For the first time this season, Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) sits atop the point standings after earning his first wins of the season, taking the checkered flag twice at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course last month. With eight podiums in 11 rounds, including three wins, Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) trails Ribeiro by just three points. Behind them, Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) continue to battle for third, with just 10 points separating the two former teammates. Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3), the only other driver to stand atop the box this season, rounds out the top five, just 70 points out of the championship lead. With 75 points available this weekend at NJMP, it’s still anyone’s title to win. 

> > SEE MORE:  2025 FR Americas Driver’s Points Championship Standings

South Americans Finds Success in Ohio

No one was stronger than the South American contingent during FR Americas’ most-recent round at Mid-Ohio last month. Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) from Brazil picked up his first two wins of the season with victories in Races 1 and 3, while Chile’s Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) took the top honors in Race 2, making it a clean sweep for the South American duo. Both Kiwi Motorsport teammates travel back and forth from their native countries to race in FR Americas, but it’s proven to be a worthwhile effort, as they continue to separate themselves as the frontrunners for this year’s championship title and the $100,000 year-end cash prize.

New Jersey's a Favorite After Past Success

Several drivers in this weekend’s field are no strangers to success at NJMP. Despite sitting fourth in the standings, Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) leads the series with four wins this season. With a 2024 FR Americas win at NJMP, and a 2023 F4 U.S. victory at the circuit, the Texan hopes to add to his tally this weekend while gaining ground in the points race. Last season, Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) earned his first-career FR Americas win on the 2.25-mile track in Millville, N.J. Having never finished outside the top two at NJMP, Ambiado is hoping a return to one of his best circuits will help him overtake a three-point deficit in the standings to regain the top spot.

As FR Americas rookies this season, both Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3) and Barrett Wolfe (No. 13 Make-A-Wish / Axiom Cyber / Cool.inc / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) had breakout moments at NJMP in F4 U.S. competition last year. Roberts earned his first-career victory, while Wolfe scored his first podiums with a pair of third-place results. Both are aiming to carry that momentum into their FR Americas campaigns this weekend.

Summer Balancing Act for Pollack

Jake Pollack (No. 5 PMCA Partners / The NRP Group / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) is juggling life both on and off the track this summer. After graduating high school this spring, the 18 year old is kicking off his college coursework, studying sports management at the University of Texas at San Antonio and preparing for his transfer to the University of Texas at Austin next year. 

Lawley Matches Season-Best While Building a Business

James Lawley (No. 88 Pentagon Properties / Atlantic Racing Team Ligier JS F3) matched his best finish of the season at Mid-Ohio, crossing the finish line sixth during the series’ most recent round. It’s been a busy season for the 22-year-old Nova Scotian, who’s balancing business management studies at Acadia University, along with a blossoming real estate development company, Pentagon Properties, which he founded with friends.

 

Championship Battles Takes Shape

After a shakeup at the top of the standings in the last round at Mid-Ohio, Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) enters NJMP as the championship leader for the first time this season. Sweeping the two-race weekend with his first victories of the year, Shipman now holds a 6.5-point advantage over second-place Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422). Hauanio, who holds a series-best three victories in 2025, finished third in Race 1 at Mid-Ohio, but missed the podium for just the second-time this year in Race 2, allowing Shipman to take the lead. Meanwhile, Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) bounced back after a tough weekend at Road America with a pair of second-place finishes at Mid-Ohio to pull within 19 points of the championship lead. 

> > SEE MORE:  2025 F4 U.S. Driver’s Points Championship Standings

Popow Chasing Checkered Flags at Home and Abroad

At the start of the season, Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) expected to focus solely on F4 U.S. competition. However, that plan changed a couple months ago with a phone call inviting him to run in the NACAM Formula 4 Championship for Alessandros Racing. While a conflict with F4 U.S. kept him out of the most recent round, Popow will be back on track with NACAM F4 August 15-16 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. 

Shipman and Kiwi Teammates Get Behind-The-Scenes Look

After sweeping the weekend at Mid-Ohio, Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) returned to the circuit two weeks later—this time for the INDYCAR race with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR). Through Kiwi Motorsport’s involvement in CGR’s Driver Development Program, Shipman, along with FR Americas teammates Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of INDYCAR’s top teams. 

The trio spent the weekend shadowing CGR’s INDY NXT program, sitting in on engineering debriefs, listening on the radio and talking with senior management about team operations. To top it all off, they even had the chance to meet with Chip Ganassi himself, getting valuable career advice and a glimpse into what the next steps of their racing careers could look like. 

Hauanio Looks for Breakthrough at NJMP

Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) was a standout at NJMP last season while competing in Ligier JFC. He topped both practice sessions, started from pole and led plenty of laps in the weekend’s three races while playing a near-constant game of cat and mouse with teammate Brad Majman. Despite his pace, every time the checkered flag waved, Majman edged him to the line. Now competing in F4 U.S., Hauanio returns to NJMP with unfinished business. Hunting for his first win at the circuit, he’s also eyeing a return to the top of the championship standings. 
 

The Fight for a Scholarship in F4 U.S. 

With nine of 16 rounds complete, rookie Gastón Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) continues to lead the way in Ligier JFC. The Uruguayan opened the season with six-straight podiums and added a win in Race 2 at Mid-Ohio, but in rare form, he missed the podium in the weekend’s other two events to tighten the points battle heading into NJMP. Drew Szuch (No. 28 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) has matched Irazú’s three wins this season, and now sits just 17 points back in second after scoring a pair of third-place finishes at Mid-Ohio. Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) remains third, while Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) climbed to fourth after earning his first-career win at Mid-Ohio. Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) rounds out the top five.

> > SEE MORE:  2025 Ligier JFC Driver Points Championship Standings

New Kid On The Block

Jordyn Martin (No. 8 LC Racing Team Ligier JS F4) joins the Ligier JFC paddock this weekend at NJMP with LC Racing Team. The Jensen Beach, Fla. native is in her first year racing formula cars, after graduating from go karts and finishing second in the championship at Homestead AMR Motorplex.

One Year After First Podium, Dass Searches for Win 

Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) celebrated his first-career podium last season at NJMP, but this year, he’s looking for a bit more. Now with six podiums to his name, Dass is chasing his first win in Ligier JFC. In his second season with Berg Racing, the Georgia Tech student currently sits fifth in the championship standings, just 48.5 points out of the lead, and well within striking distance of a title run.

Jacir Takes on Prodigy Week

Fresh off a career-best finish at Mid-Ohio, Beckham Jacir (No. 7 STONICA / BELL / OMP / P1Doks / LC Racing Academy Ligier JS F4) is gearing up to show the world what he can do. After continuing his Ligier JFC campaign this weekend at NJMP, the 17 year old will head to Atlanta Motorsports Park to take part in Prodigy Week 2025. A member of the Williams Esports Racing Team, Jacir earned a prodigy pass in sim competition to secure his spot in the real-world racing event hosted by Racing Prodigy. As part of the Prodigy Racing League’s “e2Real” pathway, Prodigy Week is designed to develop sim racers into professional drivers with hand-on training, valuable seat time and real-world competition. The best performers during Prodigy Week are eligible for the Prodigy Draft, where they could be selected for a real-world racing contract with a PRL team.

Felber Hunting for More Trophies

Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) delivered a standout performance during Ligier JFC’s most recent outing at Mid-Ohio. Racing at his home track, the 15-year-old earned his first-career victory in Race 1 and backed the effort up with a runner-up result in Race 3 to mark his first podiums in the series. Erasing a 31.5-point disadvantage to overtake fourth in the standings, Felber has his sights set on the final three rounds with the goal of picking up as many points as possible. 

Fourie Looks to Break into Top Five

After recently joining Kiwi Motorsport, Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F4) rolled into Mid-Ohio with a new number, fresh livery and serious pace. Finishing inside the top 10 in all three races, his weekend was highlighted by a career-best sixth-place finish. Now, with momentum on his side, Fourie has his sights set on breaking into the top five as the championship heads to NJMP. 

Cará Looks to Capitalize on NJMP Experience

It’s been two years since Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) earned his first-career podium at NJMP. Then racing in F4 U.S., where the first-generation F4 car was still in use, Cará earned two podiums that weekend and kicked off a string of top-five finishes that resulted in him finishing sixth in the 2023 championship standings. After taking a year off from racing to finish his degree at the University of San Francisco, Cará is now back behind the wheel and turning heads with consistently fast performances week after week, including securing his first win at Road America earlier this spring. This weekend at NJMP, he looks to tally a few more and he continues to fight for the 2025 championship title and a chance to earn a scholarship to compete in F4 U.S. next season.
 
 

Ligier JUNIOR FORMULA CHAMPIONSHIP Series

 

 

 
 

Prototype Sprint Series Association

   

 Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook:  Sanctioned by Parella Motorsports Holdings, the Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA) is designed to host owners of Radical, Ligier, Revolution and Wolf Prototype race cars in a sprint race format at some of the most iconic road courses in America. PSSA offers the opportunity to race for just one weekend or compete for the national championship. Points will be awarded for each race with a national champion crowned at the conclusion of the season. The champion will receive a $10,000 prize, along with several product awards. 

 

 
 

sportscar vintage racing association

   

www.svra.com

Sportscar Vintage Racing Association:  SVRA is the largest vintage racing organization in the world. A typical event has several hundred vintage race cars representing over 100 years of automotive history on the track. The drivers of these race cars are high net-worth, prominent professionals. In 2023, SVRA will host 20 events at some of the most iconic race tracks in North America, including Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen International, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway and Circuit of The Americas, among others. This nationwide footprint has over 312,000,000 Americans living within 200 miles of our events.

 

 

 SVRA Joins Forces with Lime Rock Park, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival and International Motor Racing Research Center to Host Northeast Vintage Racing Palooza 

CHARLOTTE (July 28, 2025) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) joins forces with Lime Rock Park (LRP), the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival and International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) to offer a one-of-a-kind Northeast Vintage Racing Palooza this fall. Combining four events over a 10-day span, vintage racers from around the nation will gather in the northeast to take advantage of the fast, fun, competition and camaraderie hosted by the four organizations. 

Kicking off with the 43rd Annual Lime Rock Park Historic Festival at LRP, August 29-September 1, the celebration also includes the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour at Watkins Glen International, September 4-7, IMRRC’s Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award dinner on September 4, and the Downtown Grand Prix Tribute Reenactment—part of the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival—on September 5. Racers participating in both LRP’s Historic Festival and the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour will receive a free test day entry at Watkins Glen International on Thursday, September 4. 

“We’re excited to partner with Lime Rock Park, the Grand Prix Festival and IMRRC to bring vintage racers from across the country back-to-back weekends of great racing and sportsmanship,” said Lee Giannone, CEO of Parella Motorsports Holdings, SVRA’s parent company. “Between racing at two of the most iconic circuits in the Northeast, driving on the original Grand Prix circuit through the Village of Watkins Glen, and getting to rub elbows with racing legends like Brian Redman as he serves as Grand Marshal for the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour, this will be a bucket-list event that drivers remember for years to come.”

Celebrating its 43rd year, the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival launches into action over Labor Day Weekend with the Historic Festival Parade, a 17-mile tour through the area featuring 125 vintage race cars and sports cars. Friday, Saturday, and Monday showcase non-stop on-track competition, while Sunday brings the Lime Rock Concours, featuring world-class automobiles, and the Gathering of the Marques, where nearly 1,000 enthusiast vehicles and motorcycles line the scenic 1.5-mile circuit.

Entrants competing at both LRP and Watkins Glen will receive a free test day at The Glen on September 4, allowing the opportunity to enjoy some track time before heading to the Corning Museum of Glass for IMRRC’s 11th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award dinner that evening. The dinner honors racing legend Brian Redman, who raced in nearly every category of sports car racing, including Formula 1, and notched victories everywhere from Daytona to Spa-Francorchamps in a career that spanned the globe. The dinner kicks off a full weekend of activities for Redman, which also includes serving as the Grand Marshal for SVRA’s Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour. 

With practice, qualifying, sprint races and enduros, vintage racers will take on the twists and turns of Watkins Glen International for three days of on-track action during the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour. Featuring MG and Air-Cooled Porsches, the one-of-a-kind event once again coincides with the annual Grand Prix Festival and downtown reenactment, which takes participants on a drive through history as they navigate the 6.6-mile original Grand Prix street course to the cheers of 20,000 spectators lining the circuit. 

To take advantage of the Northeast Vintage Palooza, simply enter the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival and the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 1, and use promo code LR2025 to have SpeedTour’s Test Day added to your order, free of charge. Complimentary reservations for the Downtown Grand Prix Reenactment are processed during your Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour entry. Tickets for the annual IMRRC Award Dinner can be purchased at IMRRC.com. 
 Help Determine Where SVRA's Season Champions Banquet Should Be Held

This November, we have an exciting opportunity to host SVRA's season-ending banquet at Circuit of The Americas. The alternative is to continue holding the Champions banquet at Sebring International Raceway, coinciding with SVRA's first event of 2026.

We would appreciate your input on which location you would prefer. Please click the button below to respond to our one question survey.

We look forward to your feedback and will share the results soon!

 Where would you like the banquet held?
 

Back-to-Back Vintage Races @ Lime Rock, Aug 29-Sept 1 & Watkins Glen, Sept 4-7!

The Northeast Vintage Palooza Celebrates Great Vintage Racing Events At Lime Rock Park and Watkins Glen

It doesn't get much better than back-to-back vintage races at Lime Rock Park and Watkins Glen, especially for those traveling long distances! And it's even better when you register for both events, as you'll enjoy a free Test Day at the Watkins Glen SpeedTour.

Taking advantage of this offer is easy: simply enter the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival and Mission Foods SpeedTour at Watkins Glen by August 1st at 11:59 p.m. ET. Be sure to use the PROMO CODE LR2025 when registering for Watkins Glen, and the Test Day will be added at no charge. Also, don't forget to sign up for the Friday, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival Reenactment that follows the Grand Prix route through the streets of Watkins Glen .   

Come and enjoy two premier vintage race weekends filled with challenging races that reflect the true spirit of vintage racing, friendships, and fun!

 

For questions or help with registration contact:
contact Jessie Panel at jessie@svra.com, 888-965-7872,
or Kathy Swinford at kathy@svra.com or 888-965-7872.

 

 
 

SpeedTour celebrates fun vintage racing in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US with a special summer offer you won't want to miss.  

If you're looking for events with great tracks, ample track time and exciting competition, then look no further than the SpeedTour events at New Jersey Motorsports Park and Summit Point. As a special enticement, anyone entering the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour can race at the Summit Point SpeedTour for free! These events are open to all SVRA classes, vintage race cars of all ages, makes and models are invited. 

To take advantage of this offer, simply check the "SVRA Sprint Series at Summit Point" box as you complete your entry for the  New Jersey Lottery  SpeedTour on MSR. It's that easy!  Registration must be complete by 11:59pm on July 21, 2025. (ET) 

Join SVRA at New Jersey Motorsports Park and Summit Point this summer and enjoy a huge amount of track time, challenging wheel-to-wheel vintage racing, friendships, and fun! We look forward to seeing you on the track and reaffirming that vintage race cars belong on the race track and not in museums!                           

 

 

Tomorrow, SVRA Is Transitioning To A New Online Registration Platform – MotorsportReg (MSR)

 

Starting  July 1, all SVRA event registrations, vehicle information, and driver information will be managed through MSR.  SVRA's New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour will be the first event that registration will be handled solely through the MSR platform.  

To support a smooth transition, SVRA has migrated all member information to MSR. As a result, every member now has a profile set up on the new platform. While our previous system served us well, this move ensures continued support, streamlined operations, and consistency across our partner organizations.  MSR is widely used across the motorsports community and will provide you with a reliable and familiar place to manage your registrations, vehicles, and event details.

Step 1: Access Your MSR Account

To begin, visit: https://www.motorsportreg.com

An MSR account has already been created for all SVRA members as part of the transition. To access your account:

  1. Click on the “Log In” tab at the top of the page.
     

  2. Enter the email address associated with your SVRA account.

    1.  Tip: Use the same email address you’ve used with SVRA to avoid creating a duplicate profile.

If this is your first time logging into MSR, click “Forgot Password” and follow the prompts to set up a new password for your account.

Step 2: Check Your Vehicle Garage

Once logged in:

  1. Go to your Garage from your MSR account..
     

  2. Review your listed vehicles and verify the information is accurate.
     

  3. To add or edit vehicles:

    • Click “Add a Vehicle” or “Edit” next to an existing one.
       

    • Enter the required details (make, model, year, class, etc.).

Having your garage up to date ensures quicker registration and smoother event entry.

Everything you need to know

• Starting  July 1,  all SVRA event registrations, vehicle information, and driver information will be managed through MSR.  

MotorsportReg is an industry-standard registration platform used by hundreds of racing clubs and organizations. If you would like to know more on how to manage your account please click on the link below. 

Need Assistance?

If you have questions or need help setting up your MSR account, we're here to assist:

Email: shae@motorsportreg.com
MSR Help Center: msrhelp@motorsportreg.com

We’re confident MSR will improve your experience with SVRA and make registration faster and more efficient.

Thanks for being a part of the SVRA community — we look forward to seeing you at the track!

 
 

  International GT (IGT)

 

www.internationalgt.net

International GT is a North American racing series composed of three national championships—the Stuttgart Cup, Maranello Cup and Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy. The Stuttgart Cup showcases Porsche Caymans, while the Maranello Cup includes Ferrari Challenge and GT3 cars. The Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy features GT3 and Porsche Cup cars. With iconic tracks on its schedule and close, exciting competition on the track, the series  continues to attract both professional and amateur drivers to enjoy the camaraderie of the IGT paddock.  Owned by Parella Motorsports Holdings, IGT is featured at many SpeedTour events across the country, with most race weekends featuring two sprint races and an hour-long enduro to give drivers ample track time. To learn more, visit InternationalGT.net. 

 

International GT Names Julie Bentley as President

 

North American sports car racing series International GT (IGT), a subsidiary of Parella Motorsports Holdings, has named motorsports industry veteran Julie Bentley as President of the series. She will assume the new leadership role immediately, operating alongside current president, Ken Fengler, for the remainder of the year. Fengler, one of the co-founders of IGT, will retire at the end of the 2025 season.

IGT is a Pro/Am late model sports car racing series composed of the Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy for Porsche Cup cars, Stuttgart Cup for Porsche Caymans and Maranello Cup for Ferrari Challenge cars. In its 13th season in 2025, Bentley has held an administrative position with IGT for the past 11 years. 

A key part of SpeedTour, IGT is coupled with the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, Formula 4 United States Championship and more to create motorsports festivals at some of the most iconic race circuits in America. The events are live streamed on SpeedTour.TV.

Raised in a racing family in Southern California, Bentley has spent a lifetime in motorsports. Notwithstanding earning both a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Psychology, Bentley’s passion has always been tied to the racing world. Throughout her career, she has held key roles at the Toyota Factory Off Road/IndyCar racing teams, Penske Motorsports (California Speedway), the American Le Mans Series (now IMSA) and World Challenge (SRO). Bentley has spent the past decade working with several IMSA teams while leading the administrative arm of IGT. 

“This new role represents one of the biggest challenges in my motorsports career,” said Bentley. “Ken [Fengler] is leaving big shoes to fill.” 

Four races remain in 2025 and there are three series champions to crown. Upcoming events include Watkins Glen International, September 4-7, VIRginia International Raceway, September 18-21, Barber Motorsports Park, October 17-19, and Circuit Of The Americas, October 31-November 2.

“All of us at Parella Motorsports Holdings extend our greatest appreciation for all Ken [Fengler] has done for International GT and wish him the best in his much-deserved retirement,” added Lee Giannone, CEO of Parella Motorsports Holdings.

 

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