As the sun sets over the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), the Pirelli GT4 America series is set to make history with its first-ever endurance race. This Saturday evening, the track will come alive with the roar of 31 cars vying for supremacy in a grueling three-hour challenge.
The fifth round of the season marks a departure from the series’ standard format of two 60-minute races, offering teams and drivers a test of stamina, strategy, and speed. The endurance race at COTA, the prestigious venue of the U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix, promises to be a spectacle of motorsport endurance.The entry list for this landmark event features several notable changes and additions since the recent round at Sebring International Raceway. RS1’s John Capestro-Dubets and Eric Filgueiras, who swept the weekend at Sebring, will be looking to extend their lead in the Silver class standings. They currently hold a nine-point advantage over their closest rivals, the Random Vandals Racing duo of Kenton Koch and Kevin Boehm.
In the Pro-Am class, the ACI Motorsports pairing of Kay van Berlo and Curt Swearingin lead the pack, with Gray Newell and Roman De Angelis of Heart of Racing Team trailing closely behind. Tony Gaples, the solo driver for Blackdog Racing, sits in third place after a class win at Sebring with co-driver Max Root.
The Am class sees Random Vandals’ Kris Wilson and Paul Sparta at the top of the standings, setting the stage for a competitive race weekend.The event will not only test the mettle of the drivers but also the strategic acumen of the teams as they navigate the challenges of endurance racing. With practice sessions scheduled for Friday and qualifying on Saturday morning, teams will have ample opportunity to fine-tune their machines for the main event.
As the race kicks off at 5 p.m. CDT, fans worldwide can immerse themselves in the action via live coverage on SRO’s GT World YouTube page and Twitch. The race into the sunset at COTA is not just a test of endurance but a celebration of the spirit of GT racing.This weekend, COTA will not only host the GT4 America endurance race but also the Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS feature race and the GT1 Sports Club, showcasing some of the most remarkable motorsport machinery in the world.
The Pirelli GT4 America endurance race at COTA is more than just another round in the championship; it’s a testament to the growth and evolution of the series. As the engines rev and the lights go green, the stage is set for an unforgettable night of racing under the Texan sky.
