GT America powered by AWS is charging out of the streets of Long Beach and into the wide-open expanse of Texas for rounds five and six of the season. Circuit of The Americas, the world-renowned facility nestled in the heart of Austin, is set to host another unforgettable weekend of high-stakes racing. Momentum from the California coast is colliding with fresh ambitions, as returning favorites face off against hungry challengers.
As a cornerstone stop on the calendar and a home race for SRO America, this year’s event from April 25th to 27th promises nonstop action. With over 120 cars competing across six different series, fans can expect even more excitement, electric energy, and world-class GT racing at every turn.
Aston Martin
Max Hewitt had an excellent start to his season by claiming a win and podium finish in his first outing in the series, and now the Houston native will brave the Texas heat in search of more hardware at his home event.
- No. 39 van der Steur Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO – Max Hewitt
Audi
Audi is extremely well represented for this event, with multi-time series champion Memo Gidley returning to the competition, this time with SKI Autosports, who claimed a championship of their own the season prior. Farhan Siddiqi and FASTMD Racing with Remstar are also back on the grid after competing in select events last year.
- No. 56 SKI Autosports Racing Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVOII – Memo Gidley
- No. 95 FASTMD Racing with Remstar Audi R8 LMS GT3 – Farhan Siddiqi
BMW
The Grand Prix of Long Beach came with a great deal of success for BMW, with double victories for Justin Rothberg, as well as podium finish for Elias Sabo, proving they have what it takes to master narrow street circuits and high-speed road courses alike.
- No. 29 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO – Justin Rothberg
- No. 80 Flying Lizard Motorsports BMW M4 GT3 EVO – Elias Sabo
Corvette
Ross Chouest had two consecutive top 5 finishes in the third and fourth rounds of the season at Long Beach as he continued to learn more about his new Corvette. Meanwhile, Mirco Schultis and Blake McDonald had some challenges on the street track and are looking for a reset at Circuit of The Americas.
- No. 11 DXDT Racing Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R – Blake McDonald
- No. 50 Chouest Povoledo Racing Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R – Ross Chouest
- No. 70 MISHUMOTORS Callaway Corvette Z06R GT3 – Mirco Schultis
Ferrari
At Sonoma Raceway, the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Marc Muzzo finished just shy of a podium result in the opening race of the season, but COTA presents another opportunity for the Italian manufacturer to prevail.
- No. 13 R. Ferri Motorsport Ferrari 296 GT3 – Marc Muzzo
Porsche
Porsche boasts the most entries on the grid, featuring race winners and newcomers alike. After claiming his first victory in the championship at Sonoma Raceway, Kyle Washington followed it up with two second-place finishes in the streets of Long Beach, demonstrating his consistency. Meanwhile, the remaining three entries are all new additions for these rounds, but all come from highly reputable teams.
- No. 19 Esses Racing Porsche 992 GT3 R – Joel Cortes
- No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 992 GT3 R – Kyle Washington
- No. 47 NOLASPORT Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport – Michael Auriemma
- No. 216 Wright Motorsports Porsche 992 GT3 R – Jon Manship
Toyota
Anthony McIntosh made a statement in his series debut at Sonoma Raceway, scoring a victory on day one and backing it up with a second-place finish the next. Now, as the championship heads to the wide-open straights and technical corners of Circuit of The Americas, he’ll be aiming to keep that momentum rolling in Texas.
- No. 69 JTR Motorsports Engineering Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Supra GT4 EVO2 – Anthony McIntosh
All Eyes on COTA
Circuit of The Americas is sure to be a can’t-miss event, featuring an open paddock atmosphere, autograph sessions across all series, fan zones and local vendors, and unparalleled access to the most impressive GT machinery in the world. For those who can’t make it trackside, watch all the action live on RACER TV, the GTWorld YouTube channel, and SRO Motorsports Twitch.