Bowmanville, Ontario - In his first season of car-racing, Patrick Woods-Toth, the young man from Montréal, Quebec, Canada was crowned champion in the FIA F4 United States Championship (U.S. F4) earlier this month at the Circuit of the Americas.

Woods-Toth’s unlikely journey to become the 2023 driver’s champion started in December of 2022 with a scholarship to the Radford Racing School. As the 2022 Rok Senior Champion in the Motomaster Ron Fellows Karting Championship (MRFKC), Ron and Lynda Fellows selected Patrick to receive the scholarship and the driver made an impact at the school immediately.

At Radford, Patrick got to cut his teeth in the same equipment that is used in F4 U.S. competition, and the driver got comfortable with the car and up to speed very quickly. His impressive performance at the three-day school caught the eye of F4 U.S. Race Director and Canadian racing icon Scott Goodyear, as well as Kiwi Motorsport team owners Garry Orton and Teena Larsen.

After a successful test with the team in Cresson, Texas, the Fellows family was able to promote Woods-Toth to the F4 U.S. series for the first race at NOLA Motorsport Park near New Orleans, Louisiana - where Patrick finished on the podium in all three of the weekend’s races.

Orlando Corporation then stepped up to sponsor Patrick, enabling him to continue his F4 U.S. season ahead of the next race at Road America. It was at the historic track near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin where young Woods-Toth became a true title contender. After taking his first two wins ever in car racing, Woods-Toth left Wisconsin with a 22-point lead in the championship.

Driving the number 27 car, an iconic number for Canadian racing fans, Woods-Toth notched further race wins at Mid-Ohio and the Circuit of the Americas en-route to becoming the 2023 driver’s champion in F4 U.S. At the wave of the final checkered flag on the 2023 season, the young Canadian was the definition of consistency, scoring 14 podiums in 18 races.

As the champion, Woods-Toth secured a scholarship to compete in the 2024 FR Americas series, which utilizes Formula 3 spec cars. Among other awards given to the champion, Patrick also received an invitation to the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony at the conclusion of the 2023 Formula 1 season. In addition, he also receives valuable FIA Super Licence points.

“This really is a world-class series, and I feel very thankful and lucky to have taken part in it,” Woods-Toth said at the F4 U.S. awards ceremony.

“Coming into this season, I didn't even know that I was going to be racing cars. So, to be up here with this trophy and this amazing accomplishment is unbelievable - it's been a roller coaster, to say the least. Thanks to Ron Fellows and Lynda Fellows, I got to do my first race. And you know, I thought that was going to be it, but Orlando came on with Carlo Fidani and he let us carry on with the whole season. The whole team has just been working so hard between all the races and every event to get a great result. To be standing here is surreal. I don't have many things to say. Just thank you to everyone; this is an amazing accomplishment for all of us.”

After such an impressive season, Woods-Toth has no doubt garnered attention from the motorsport scouts of the world. But Patrick has proved himself as a racing driver and is undoubtedly ready to take the next step, whatever that may be.

At the end of the 2023 MRFKC season, the series was able to select another driver for the Karts to Cars F4 initiative. It was awarded again to the Rok Senior champion, and this season that was Nolan Bower of Whitby, Ontario. Like Patrick, Nolan will attend the Radford Racing School later this year, and get to grips with an F4 car for the first time. The MRFKC remains committed to developing Canada’s young racers, with the transition of karting to cars being one of the most important steps for a driver.

About MRFKC

The Motomaster Ron Fellows Karting Championship is a competitive racing series designed to showcase youth-based kart racing in a professional-like environment. The series goal is to help create a positive, fun, and fair competitive environment to foster the progression of young drivers. With proper conduct, discipline and appearance, MRFKC is committed to helping shape the future of Canadian motorsport. The series is operated by Ron and Lynda Fellows and is sanctioned as a National Competition Series by GDS ASN Canada FIA.

St. Catharines, Ontario – FEL Motorsports is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with Omologato. Starting in 2024, Omologato will be the Official Timepiece of the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) and Radical Cup Canada (RCC) presented by Michelin.

UK-based and with over 25 years of experience, Omologato has aligned closely with the motorsport customer, connecting fans and enthusiasts with sleek designs, manufactured for utility, class, and an eye for speed. FEL Motorsports is proud to be the latest addition to #TeamOmologato which features an impressive list of partners including Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, the British F4 Championship, Chip Ganassi Racing, and more.

“After meeting Shami at the Honda Indy Toronto this year and then again at the RAC Club in London I knew that Omologato was a great fit for FEL Motorsports. Shami and I are cut from the same cloth, we both absolutely love motorsports and are doing what we do to give back to the sport. I am looking forward to a long relationship with Shami and Omologato - I can’t wait to see where this relationship goes,” said FEL Motorsports President Chris Bye.

Omologato brings high-quality timepieces at an affordable price to those who live for motorsport. Every watch features motorsport- inspired designs from all eras and categories of racing heritage, handmade in Japan with some assembled in England.

“Canada is a massively important country for sales for us and finding the right partnership was paramount to help elevate our brand,” said Omologato founder Shami Kalra. ”I’m delighted to be partnering with FEL Motorsports and know the fit for both of us will be very successful,” he continued.

Further partnership details will be released in the coming weeks.

About Omologato

Omologato is a UK-based watchmaker founded in 2015 by Shami Kalra, a racer himself and lifelong motorsports aficionado. Omologato’s unique blend of motorsport heritage, limited-edition offerings, and dedication to quality craftsmanship has made it a notable player in the world of motorsport-inspired watches. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or a watch collector, Omologato’s timepieces offer a way to connect with the thrilling world of motorsport at a widely affordable price point.

St. Catharines, Ontario – On July 19, 20, and 21, 2024 the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) presented by Michelin, and Radical Cup Canada (RCC) presented by Michelin will once again return to the streets of Toronto alongside the NTT IndyCar series.

This marks the third consecutive season the SCCC will race at the event, with the RCC appearing for a second straight year. The Radical race format will be the same race-within-race format with the Blue Marble Radical Cup North America series. The two Radical championships will race on track at the same time but will only compete for points and positions with the cars of their respective series.

The annual Toronto race weekend at Exhibition Place has been the largest event stop on the SCCC and RCC schedules in past seasons, attracting over 148,000 motorsport enthusiasts, which has played an instrumental role in the growth of the two series. The marquee event has also been a valuable networking opportunity for series and team partners. In 2023, the FEL Motorsports VIP Hospitality suite hosted nearly 200 of FEL’s immediate and extended network including motorsport legends, fans, and sponsors.

“The Honda Indy Toronto is not only a special event in Canadian Motorsports it is also a special event for me personally. I drove in a support race in the very first Molson Indy in 1986 and raced there several times after that. It is awesome to be a part of this exciting race in the heart of Toronto, the vibe in and around the city is great. We look forward to bringing our teams and sponsors back in front of the Toronto fans,” said FEL Motorsports President, Chris Bye.

FEL Motorsports is preparing to release the 2024 schedule in the coming weeks with other exciting news for the new season to come.

About Honda Indy Toronto

Honda Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a 2.874-kilometre (1.786-mile), 11-turn temporary circuit using the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions, food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports local charities. Honda Fan Friday offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation. To date, over $1 million has been raised for Make-A-Wish® Canada. As one of Ontario’s largest annual sporting events with the first race held in 1986 first known as the Molson Indy, it has become a prestigious meeting place for some of the world’s fastest race car drivers including past NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions like Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud and Will Power as well as Canadian racing greats Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens, and more. Honda Indy Toronto is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding (March 8-10, 2024), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (July 5-7, 2024) and BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 23-25, 2024).

For more information, visit hondaindy.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @HondaIndyToronto or follow the event on Twitter @HondaIndy and Instagram @HondaIndy using #indyTO.

About FEL Motorsports

FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL, the parent company of FEL Motorsports, has over three decades of experience in the automotive event industry working within Canada and the U.S by combining the expertise gained from working with luxury automotive brands with some of Canada’s most experienced motorsport personnel, FEL Motorsports executes premium race event weekends at tracks in Ontario and Quebec. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money.

For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com and watch the races on the FEL Motorsports Youtube.

Fox Factory 120
Round 10 of 10 of the 2023 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge
October 12-13, 2023

Racetrack: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
2.54-mile road course, features 12 turns
Race: Friday, October 13th, 2023, at 12:25 - 2:25 pm EST
TV: Live on NBC’s PEACOCK: www.peacock.tv
Listen: Live radio commentary for every session at www.IMSA.com and RadioLeMans.com Live timing and scoring from each session available at www.IMSA.com. Live updates are available throughout the weekend on BHA social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

FAST FACTS

Michael Lewis/Bryson Morris: Michael Lewis will not compete at Road Atlanta due to an injury sustained in the closing laps of IMPC's previous round at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. American Sports Car and Open Wheel stand out Bryson Miller will co-drive the #1 Elantra N TCR with Taylor Hagler in this week's finale. Miller, 19, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee competes full time in the Michelin Le Mans Cup Series and the Formula Regional Americas Series.

The Championship Chase: Bryan Herta Autosport seeks its fifth straight TCR title this week since joining IMSA's Michelin Pilot Challenge with Hyundai in 2019. Two of the team s' three entries are in title contention, Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens are the series leaders (+20 points) in the #33 Elantra N TCR, while Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins are third (-70) in the #98 Elantra N TCR.

2019 Champions: Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins, #98 Veloster N TCR
2020 Champions: Gabby Chaves and Ryan Norman, #33 Veloster N TCR
2021: Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis, #77 Veloster N TCR
2022: Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis, #1 Elantra N TCR

How They Got There, Consistency is Key: BHA has recorded just two wins this season, fewer than any previous IMPC Season. Consistency is what has taken them to the front of this year's championship chase. Points leaders Gottsacker and Wickens have yet to score a victory in 2023, but they have set a new IMPC record for the most second place finishes in a single season (7) and they've missed the podium just twice in nine races. Filippi and Wilkens are two-time winners in 2023 and have also finished on the podium in seven races thus far.

What It's Going to Take to Clinch: For the No. 33 to secure the title, the simplest path is to finish ahead of the No. 17 and no worse than eighth overall in TCR. For Filippi, Wilkins and the No. 98 Hyundai, it’s pretty clear cut. They must win and have the other two contenders finish ninth or lower in the 13-car TCR field.

Adapted: It's been just 19 races since Robert Wickens raced with hand controls for the first time. What seems unfathomable to most has been nearly seamless for Wickens. He has a 52% podium rate, and he enters his 20th...leading the championship alongside co-driver Harry Gottsacker.

Raising More $$$ at Road Atlanta: The #33 debuted its special livery commemorating Hyundai Hope On Wheel's 25th anniversary at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Championship front-runner will show it again this week at Road Atlanta and Hyundai will once again donate $100 for every lap led by a Hyundai TCR car in the Fox Factory 120. The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation will be the beneficiary of this weeks success. Hyundai donated $10,800 to the Rileys Childrens Hospital in Indianapolis after Hyundai's led 108 laps in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 240.

HHOW 25 Years: Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels provides grants to
eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing critical research aimed at improving treatments and saving lives. Hyundai Hope On Wheels is one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country. For every new Hyundai vehicle sold, Hyundai and its dealers make a donation to Hyundai Hope On Wheels. In 2023, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded $25 million in research grants, bringing the organization’s lifetime donation total to $225 million.

#1 Hyundai Elantra N TCR
2021 and 2022 Drivers/Team CHAMPIONS
2023 Stats: Best Start: 2nd Best Finish: 5th Rank: 5th 2180 pts
Bryson Morris is subbing for Michael Lewis at Road Atlanta

Taylor Hagler: "It has been a difficult season for the #1 and we are really going to miss Michael at Road Atlanta. We have shared some great moments there over the years as co-drivers. I appreciate Bryson stepping in on short notice as we continue to help Hyundai battle for the Manufacturer championship. We’re going to push hard in the race on Friday to try and finish strong."

Bryson Morris: “I am very excited to be joining Bryan Herta Autosport for the finale of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. I know it will be a challenge as it is my first time in a TCR car, but I know Road Atlanta very well and I am confident that we will do a good job. I want to wish Michael (Lewis) a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on track soon."

#33 Elantra N TCR
2023 Stats: Best Start: 1st Best Finish: 2nd Rank: 1st 2730 pts

Harry Gottsacker IV: “It is the most important weekend of the year at Road Atlanta. If we win the race, the championship is taken care of for us. It’s been great being at BHA and Hyundai as manufacturers champions, but we want this championship for our #33 bunch. We’ve been working really hard for this for a long time and I’m excited to see where we are at after 2 hours on Friday in Atlanta.”

Robert Wickens: "It is going down to the wire this weekend. The goal at the beginning of the season was to challenge for the championship and have been doing just that all season long. We are going into the season finale as the points leaders so the target is pretty clear. We have been doing everything right this year, as long as we can have the same approach this weekend we will be in good shape."

#98 Elantra N TCR
2023 Stats: Best Start: 2nd Best Finish: 1st Rank: 3rd 2600 pts

Mason Filippi: "I am looking forward to the finale in Atlanta! It is one of my favorite tracks to race. There is a tight championship battle and we are going to push hard for the manufacturer championship. Mark and I have had a great season and we are looking to push hard for a win at one of our favorite tracks. I can’t wait to carry the momentum from the previous races to Atlanta. With a little bit of weather, it will be epic to utilize the Elantra N’s handling characteristics."

Mark Wilkins: “It has been a really strong season for BHA with plenty of highlights! For Mason and I, the two wins are the memorable moments but also the solid run of podiums. It all boils down to this final race of the season and it’s going to be a challenge. Our main goal is always to capture the manufacturers championship for Hyundai so we’ll be pushing hard for that! We expect steep competition like we’ve faced all season long; it won’t be easy but Road Atlanta has traditionally been a good track for us so I’m excited for the challenge! I’m very much looking forward to ending the season on a high note!”

Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb Agajanian
Founded in 2009, Bryan Herta Autosport has grown from a single car Indy-Lights team into a multi-championship winning auto racing franchise. Led by IndyCar and Sports Car star Bryan Herta, Bryan Herta Autosport has won races in every discipline they have entered, including Indy Lights, Indy Car, Global Rallycross, and championship titles in Pirelli World Challenge and IMSA. BHA rose to prominence after winning the 2011 Indianapolis 500 in what was the final race of the Centennial Era, a celebration of 100 years of racing at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with driver Dan Wheldon. Five years later, BHA partnered with Andretti Autosport, and defied the odds again, winning their second Indianapolis 500 with rookie driver Alexander Rossi. In 2018, BHA entered the American Sports Car scene beginning its immensely successful partnership with Hyundai. Together, BHA and Hyundai have won five championships in as many seasons, including four consecutive team and driver championships, and three consecutive (2020, 2021, 2022) manufacturer's titles in IMSA's Michelin Pilot Challenge. For more information, visit: www.BryanHertaAutosport.com.

BHA/Hyundai Customer Support 

Bryan Herta Autosport is the U.S. sales agent and part support representative of Hyundai TCR and TCA race cars for customer teams. The BHA/Hyundai Customer Support Team offers trackside engineering support, setup and tuning advice, and part and order fulfillments for the Hyundai Veloster N TCR and TCA teams and drivers from the BHA’s headquarters in Speedway, IN. Since its North American debut in 2019, the Hyundai Veloster N TCR has scored 27 race wins, and three TCR championship titles.

Hyundai Motor America
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Canadians In BOLD