The Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti (WTRAndretti) No. 45 DEX Imaging Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 team will enter the final race of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) season with MOTUL Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This follows a strong showing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), where the GTD team secured its best endurance race finish of the season, indicating an upward trajectory as the team heads into the final round.

 

Kyle Marcelli. Danny Formal and Graham Doyle will return as the driver lineup for the No. 45 car as they take on the ten-hour endurance classic. Road Atlanta represents an opportunity for the team to finish the season strong after testing at Road Atlanta last month. The challenging 2.54-mile, 12-turn circuit will require the team to maintain the strong form they have shown in the previous rounds while navigating a busy track throughout all ten hours.

 

Marcelli and Formal have proven themselves in the No. 45 car across a variety of racetracks, showing incredible pace throughout the entirety of the season. Doyle has also shown a strong ability to keep consistent pace with his competitors and teammates, despite Petit Le Mans representing just his fifth start. Entering the final race, the WTRAndretti GTD team is poised for a positive result to finish their inaugural season.

 

“Everyone is excited for Petit Le Mans,” said Team Principal, Wayne Taylor. “They had a good race at Indy, and I know that they had a good test at Road Atlanta. Graham Doyle will once again join Danny and Kyle, so I’m looking forward to seeing what they can do this weekend and hopefully get another good result to end the season.”

 

The No. 45 DEX Imaging Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 team will have its first on-track action at Road Atlanta with practice at 10:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 10 followed by qualifying on Friday, October 11 at 3:25 p.m. ET. The MOTUL Petit Le Mans is set for a 12:10 p.m. ET start on Saturday, October 12 for the ten-hour event with broadcast beginning at 12 p.m. ET on air for the opening hours from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET on NBC followed by USA Network broadcast from 6 p.m. ET through 10:30 p.m. ET. while Peacock will host full event coverage.

 

Kyle Marcelli: “Indianapolis was a positive race for us in the No. 45, and a good platform to launch us into Road Atlanta 10-hour, Petit Le Mans! While the circuit length is a similar 2.5-mile, the race flow at Indianapolis and Road Atlanta could not be more different! Road Atlanta is high-speed, high-risk and old school. Managing the faster LMP2 and GTP prototype traffic is critical for both survival and speed. Our spotters and strategists will be extremely valuable to us behind the wheel. While IMSA is thriving and GTD is more competitive than ever, we are excited for the challenge and aiming to end our 2024 campaign with another best finish for the DEX Imaging Lamborghini Huracan."”

 

Danny Formal: “Well, just like that the season comes to an end. The last race of the year, Petit Le Mans 10 -hour race. Amazing racetrack, amazing facility. This was my second ever race in IMSA competition in 2020 was at Road Atlanta, so it brings back a lot of memories for me. We had a great test there last month and Graham got up to speed quickly. Kyle and I were on pace with everyone else there, so super excited and so grateful to be hard of this team - especially for this race, it's just going to be insane. I'm so grateful to be part of Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti and the DEX Imaging No. 45. We've been preparing for this one. We finished on the lead lap at Indy, our first top 10 in an endurance round. We will keep the momentum going and hopefully we get a top five here at Road Atlanta.”

 

Graham Doyle: “After Indy, which I believe was a turning point for the No. 45 endurance crew, we are looking to capitalize on our momentum and continue our positive growth into the final race of the season. It's truly unbelievable that the 2024 season is coming to a close, and looking back, the improvement in our performance has been incredible. Ending at an iconic track like Road Atlanta, we hope to maintain this momentum and finish the season on a high note.”

 

Andretti Global and Wayne Taylor Racing announced a new, long-term partnership in 2023 that combines the resources of the two championship-caliber teams to compete in IMSA’s top classes. In 2024, Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti (WTRAndretti) has expanded to a two-car GTP program as well as competes in the GTD class. Coming off its 2023 championship winning effort, WTRAndretti continues its Driver Development Program competing in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series with a full stable.

 

WTRAndretti’s global motorsports enterprise boasts two IMSA driver championships (2013 and 2017), and back-to-back IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Championships (2020, 2021) which contributed to nine IMSA manufacturer championships for Acura, Pontiac, Corvette and Cadillac. In its brief 17-year history, WTRAndretti has accumulated multiple victories in sportscar racing’s most iconic events: Rolex 24 At Daytona, Twelve Hours of Sebring, Petit Le Mans, Mid-Ohio, Road America and the Six Hours of The Glen. With its back-to-back PRO Class Championship wins (2022, 2023), WTR also has ten North America Lamborghini Super Trofeo Championship titles and a Lamborghini World Finals title.

 

Andretti Global, a Championship-winning motorsports organization, competes in additional racing categories worldwide, including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Extreme E, Australian Supercars and the Mexico SuperCopa Championship. Additionally, the racing enterprise commits to driver development through competition in INDY NXT by Firestone and through support of Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon’s racing careers.

 

WTRAndretti’s long term partnerships include Lamborghini Squadra Corse, DEX Imaging, Harrison Contracting Company and Gainbridge.

  

Based in Indianapolis, Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti (WTRAndretti) is a global motorsports organization that combines the resources of its two Championship-caliber teams to compete in the top classes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the North America Lamborghini Super Trofeo series.

 

Charlotte, North Carolina – With 2025 quickly approaching, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier JS F4 Series (JS F4) have announced their 2025 race schedules. Mixing some of the most iconic circuits in North America with some of the best training grounds for young talent, each series will have a calendar focused on driver development and safety. In total, eight tracks are featured, as FR Americas competes at all eight venues, F4 U.S. at seven and JS F4 at six of the renowned circuits. 

 

“We’re really looking forward to 2025 with FR Americas, F4 U.S. and JS F4,” said Race Director Scott Goodyear. “We’ve incorporated a lot of feedback from our community while building these schedules, and we’re excited with what’s planned. To have Barber Motorsports Park and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on the schedule—those are tracks where drivers are really challenged and you see them develop over the course of the weekend. Likewise, there’s few places in America that hold the same significance as racing across the yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Each series continues to deliver great value with the lowest cost per mile compared to other professional racing series in North America, as well as the other Formula 4 and Formula Regional championships around the globe. Pair that with the impressive wheel-to-wheel competition like we’ve seen this season, and you’ll find that our series are a superb training ground for young drivers.”

 

As has become a tradition over the last few years, all three championships will open their season at NOLA Motorsports Park while headlining a special open-wheel weekend in The Big Easy. From there, it’s off to Elkhart Lake, Wis., where all three championships will take on the challenging Road America. Next, FR Americas will once again have the honor of racing across the yard of bricks as competitors take on Indianapolis Motor Speedway over Father’s Day Weekend. The following weekend, all three championships will reconvene at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Everyone will return to New Jersey Motorsports Park, which offers some of the most competitive racing all year. Then, FR Americas and F4 U.S. will head north of the border to race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park over Labor Day weekend. Following a one-year hiatus, all three series will return to VIRginia International Raceway, before closing out the season and crowning the 2025 champions at the highly-anticipated Barber Motorsports Park. 

 

 

March 27-30, 2025:  NOLA Motorsports Park (Avondale, La.) 

May 15-18, 2025:  Road America (Plymouth, Wis.) 

June 12-15, 2025:  Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indianapolis, Ind.)

June 19-22, 2025:  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Lexington, Ohio)

July 31-Aug. 3, 2025:  New Jersey Motorsports Park (Millville, N.J.)

September 18-21, 2025:  VIRginia International Raceway (Alton, Va.)

October 17-19, 2025:  Barber Motorsports Park (Leeds, Ala.)

 

 

March 27-30, 2025:  NOLA Motorsports Park (Avondale, La.)

May 15-18, 2025:  Road America (Plymouth, Wis.)

June 19-22, 2025:  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Lexington, Ohio)

July 31-Aug. 3, 2025:  New Jersey Motorsports Park (Millville, N.J.)

September 18-21, 2025:  VIRginia International Raceway (Alton, Va.)

October 17-19, 2025:  Barber Motorsports Park (Leeds, Ala.)

 

 

March 27-30, 2025:  NOLA Motorsports Park (Avondale, La.)

May 15-18, 2025:  Road America (Plymouth, Wis.)

June 19-22, 2025:  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Lexington, Ohio)

July 31-Aug. 3, 2025:  New Jersey Motorsports Park (Millville, N.J.)

September 18-21, 2025:  VIRginia International Raceway (Alton, Va.)

October 17-19, 2025:  Barber Motorsports Park (Leeds, Ala.)

 

JS F4, F4 U.S. and FR Americas combine to form a powerful ladder on the Road to F1. Graduates of the championships have consistently advanced their careers, with alumni among the starting fields of the Indianapolis 500, INDYCAR, FIA Formula 3, IMSA, NASCAR, Super Formula, INDY NXT and more. One of the most powerful ways that the championships provide a forward trajectory is through scholarship programs, which include everything from champion-winning scholarships, to diversity scholarships, and a karts-to-cars scholarship program.

 

In 2025, the Ligier JS F4 Series Driver Champion will once again win a scholarship to compete in F4 U.S. the following season. Valued at $186,700, the prize includes the lease of an F4 U.S. chassis and Ligier Storm engine from Ligier Automotive, two sets of tires per event from Hankook Motorsports and race entry fees from Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH). 

 

The 2025 F4 U.S. Driver Champion will also receive a scholarship to step up to the next level—FR Americas—the following season. The winner will be provided the use of a JS F3 chassis from Ligier Automotive, an F3 engine developed, engineered and provided by Mountune, three sets of tires per event from Hankook Motorsports, and race entry fees from PMH, for a package valued at $264,900. Both scholarship prizes cover the full cost of the season, excluding testing, prep and travel costs. 

 

Details for the revamped FR Americas Driver Champion prize will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

FR Americas, F4 U.S. and JS F4 will close out their current season, crowning their champions at Circuit of The Americas, October 31-November 3. Tickets for the COTA SpeedTour are available now at SpeedTour.net. Fans at home will be able to enjoy a live stream of the weekend’s action, available on the SpeedTourTV YouTube Channel. 

 

Arlington, Texas – Three championship organizations are uniting to bring an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race to the streets of Arlington, Texas. Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers, have announced a first-of-its-kind joint venture to establish and operate the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington, with the initial race set for March 2026.

 

The 2.73-mile track layout will feature two iconic sporting venues recognized by fans around the world: AT&T Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. The track will weave through Arlington’s core sports and entertainment district, which features an all-star lineup of events and venues and annually sells more than 1.6 million tickets to spectators near and far.

 

A celebration ceremony will take place tomorrow morning at Texas Live!, a special entertainment center located between AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The ceremony will unveil additional details about the proposed event, including a video that showcases the full track layout. Tomorrow’s gathering is closed to the public, any media attending must RSVP using this link.

 

The new racing event will provide the city of Arlington and its organizers a national network television showcase, with FOX set to provide live coverage through its recently unveiled partnership with INDYCAR.

 

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel racing competition, featuring stars from across the globe competing at speeds faster than 230 mph. Along with hosting the world-famous Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the series boasts a mix of oval, temporary street circuit and permanent road course races across North America, with the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington set to become its newest high-octane marquee event. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is sanctioned by INDYCAR, the governing body for North America’s premier open-wheel racing series and part of the Penske Entertainment family.

 

“Through a truly remarkable and innovative partnership, we’re going to build racing’s next global spectacle. Everyone involved is fully committed to delivering an incredible and unique event weekend for the city of Arlington, anchored by the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. We’re grateful to the Cowboys, Rangers and REV Entertainment for entering into this partnership with us, and, of course, to Arlington’s leadership team for their excitement and ongoing support.” – Roger Penske, Penske Corporation chairman

 

“We are thrilled to join forces with the Texas Rangers, Penske Entertainment, and the city of Arlington to bring Grand Prix racing to the streets of the Arlington Entertainment District. The collaboration between our organizations will make the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington special, providing a unique NTT INDYCAR SERIES race experience for fans attending, while also creating a showcase with our friends at FOX and those watching around the world. An event of this magnitude is another great reflection of what we imagined over 15 years ago that AT&T Stadium could be a part of.” – Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager

 

“Today is a historic day for the Texas Rangers and REV Entertainment. We are proud to be at the forefront of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington alongside such esteemed organizations in Penske Entertainment and the Dallas Cowboys. This event will set a new standard for the Arlington Entertainment District, and we look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to experience what Arlington has to offer.” – Neil Leibman, Texas Rangers chief operating officer

 

“We are truly thankful to our partners for their vision and dedication to bringing the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington here to The American Dream City. I can’t think of a more beautiful and vibrant backdrop for this competition than Arlington’s world-class Entertainment District, which has proven again and again to be a premier destination for sports and entertainment. This announcement is an economic win for North Texas, and we’re looking forward to welcoming this incredible racing series and its fans for an unforgettable experience.” – Jim Ross, Arlington mayor

 

Planning and preparation for the race weekend is underway, with veteran motorsport industry executive Bill Miller announced today as president of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington. Miller brings more than three decades of experience to the role, including previously serving as president of California Speedway and senior vice president of operations at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a leading worldwide voice for more than 7,000 companies in the automotive aftermarket.

 

The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington will provide a full weekend of racing and entertainment, with general admission, reserved seating, VIP hospitality and party zone areas available. Fans can register their interest by visiting the newly launched website: www.gparlington.com.

 

About Penske Entertainment: Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment, comprised of INDYCAR, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions. INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES features an international field of the world's most versatile drivers – who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses across the United States and Canada.

 

About REV Entertainment: REV Entertainment is a full-service company with the goal of producing first-class sports and entertainment events nationwide. REV Entertainment serves as the official events partner of the Texas Rangers, including serving as the official booking agent for both Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. REV Entertainment has also created and produced several original concepts, including the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown, one of the highest attended tournaments in college baseball. REV Entertainment also includes several entities focused on enhancing the events and entertainment business nationwide, including REV Production Services, REV Sports Management, REV Food Service, and REV Sports Marketing. For more information, visit REVEntertainment.com.

 

Fountain Valley, California – Hyundai has grown its Manufacturers’ Championship lead by 90 points after an incredible win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 120 by Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins in their No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR. This win at the Battle on the Bricks is the manufacturer’s third victory of the season and the first of the season for the #98 Elantra N TCR team. Completing the two-hour race on just one pit stop forced Filippi to master his fuel-saving techniques, taking the checkered flag on mere fumes. Their race from last to first elevates Wilkins and Filippi to third in the series standings, and still mathematically eligible for the title with just one round remaining.

 

Drivers Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens claimed the second step of the podium in the No. 33 entry to complete Hyundai’s one-two finish at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The pair started 11th and raced to their sixth podium finish of the season, strengthening their runner-up points position.

 

The #77 Elantra N TCR driven by Bryson Morris and Taylor Hagler matched their best finish of the year, finishing fourth at Indianapolis. The pair recovered from a dramatic fire during qualifying, which brought out a red flag and compromised not only their qualifying effort but also the effort of their teammates, the #33 and #98, forcing them to take the green flag from the final three positions on the grid.

 

Preston Brown earned his best starting position of the season when he qualified 4th in the #76 Elantra N TCR. His day ended abruptly on just the fourth lap when he was hit by a GS car. Brown and co-driver Denis Dupont are tied for fourth place in the TCR standings.

 

The final round of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. The Fox Factory 120 is a 2-hour "sprint" race on Friday, October 11, 2024, and will air live on NBC's Peacock.

 

Started: 11th Finished: 2nd 2024 Rank: 2nd (2600pts)

 

Harry Gottsacker: "It’s nice to grab an other podium at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and bring home some much needed points. The team worked the strategy well today and that’s what put us in the position for a P2 finish. We have spent the last few races battling back from adversity and it will be good to put in a solid run at Atlanta."

 

Robert Wickens: "After a tough qualifying for BHA, we really showed who we are as a team. We never gave up and found ourselves in great position at the driver change. From there it was a really challenging stint saving enough fuel to make it to the end, but it was our best chance at keeping the championship fight alive. P2 was the best we could manage but it was great to see our teammates Mark and Mason pick up the win. Hyundai led a lot of laps which means a great day for Hyundai Hope On Wheels. September is pediatric cancer awareness month and I'm proud the Hyundai race cars raised $6700 at Indy for the Riley Children's Hospital.

 

Started: 4th Finish: 11th 2024 Rank: 4th- tied (2410pts)

 

Denis Dupont: "Indy was a disappointing race for us. Preston started third and managed to stay at the front at the start. A competitor ran into him in turn 1. The car had too much damage to continue. On to Road Atlanta."

 

Preston Brown: "Clearly Indy was a big disappointment for us. I had good pace going into the race and felt strong in the car, and to cap it off I was starting in my highest grid starting position of the year. There was nothing I could have done to avoid the incident that occurred just a few laps into the race... being eliminated so quickly stings. We will recover and attempt to put on a strong end-of-the-year finish at Road Atlanta, and take what we have learned during our first year with Bryan Herta Autosport into next year's season."

 

Started: 12th Finished: 4th 2024 Rank: 7th (2220pts)

Taylor Hagler: "Our day didn’t start as planned, but we were able to rebound to finish the day with a solid fourth-place finish. A big thank you to the No. 77 Bryan Herta Autosport team for their quick work to replace the engine and get us on the grid in time to race. The start was one of those moments you love as a racing driver - finding the lane that is open and pushing the car before the first turn. We will finish out the season at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with the same mentality of pushing as hard as we can."

 

Bryson Morris: "It was a good weekend. After a difficult qualifying, we were able to come back and finish fourth, matching our best finish of the year. We are still looking for a podium result at the next event, which also happens to be my favorite track in the USA, Road Atlanta."

 

Started: 13th Finished: 1st 2024 Rank: 3rd (2540)

Mason Filippi: "We won at Indy! Mark did an incredible job in the first stint and we had everything come together in the #98 Elantra N TCR. The fuel strategy was intense, and we had some good battles. It felt incredible to kiss the bricks, and Mark and I are looking forward to carrying this momentum into the final race. Huge thank you to the whole team and Hyundai for giving us an incredible race car."

 

Mark Wilkins: "This one feels great! It was anything but a straightforward race but we stayed out of trouble, had a fantastic pit stop, and Mason drove a perfect stint. We put it all together and it feels great. 1-2 for Hyundai at Indy is pretty sweet! We led a lot of laps for HHOW and extended the lead in the manufacturers' championship! 

 

One more to go! Would love to end the season with another Win!" 

 

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 consecutive team and driver championships, and four consecutive (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) 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 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. in 2024, there are five BHA Customer Support Teams racing Elantra N TCR cars in Canada, The USA and in Mexico.

 

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