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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.

Edward Kennedy Sweeps Ligier JFC Gen. 2 at NOLA, While Lazaro Bainotti Earns First Ligier JFC Gen. 1 Win

AVONDALE, La. (April 12, 2026) – Winning Race 3 at NOLA Motorsports Park on Sunday afternoon, Edward Kennedy and MLT Motorsports completed the weekend sweep in the Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) Gen. 2 Class. Meanwhile, Lazaro Bainotti dominated the Ligier JFC Gen. 1 Class to earn his first-career win for Speed Factory.

Notes of Interest: 

  • Edward Kennedy swept the weekend, topping the speed charts for every practice, qualifying and winning all three races in the Ligier JFC Gen. 2 Class.
  • Lazaro Bainotti won his first Ligier JFC race in the Gen. 1 Class. Driving for Speed Factory, the Argentinian driver made his series’ debut this weekend at NOLA.
  • After winning Race 1 and 2 yesterday, Beckham Jacir finished second in the Ligier JFC Gen. 1 Class on Sunday afternoon. Jacir has finished on the podium in the last four Ligier JFC races, spanning back to the 2025 season finale at Barber Motorsports Park. 
  • Truly Adams earned his third consecutive podium in the Ligier JFC Gen. 1 Class. The rookie driver finished second in the first two races of the season and kept his podium streak alive with a third-place result today. 
  • With Ligier JFC set to recognize both a Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 champion with the Champion’s Scholarship program, Edward Kennedy left the Racing America at NOLA event as the points leader in the Ligier JFC Gen. 2 Class, while Beckham Jacir left as the Ligier JFC Gen. 1 Class champion. 
  • With three wins to sweep his debut weekend, Edward Kennedy was awarded the Omologato One to Watch Award and recognized by the stewards for an outstanding performance this weekend. The award includes a bespoke Omologato timepiece. 

With the Gen. 2 cars lining up behind the Gen. 1 cars, Edward Kennedy (No. 30 MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) once again rolled off first in class. Tasked with racing through the field, the MLT driver again proved he was up to the task as he made his way through the slower traffic and took the race lead in less than seven minutes. Once in the lead, Kennedy stayed focused and consistently hit his marks, going on to win the race and sweep the Racing America at NOLA weekend. 

“It was a lot of fun,” said Kennedy after climbing from the car. “It feels good to be back here [in the Winner’s Circle]. It was great dominating the whole weekend. Jack [Speth] had me so much under pressure; I was scared I was going to lose my momentum, but I got it through to the end. I have to thank my parents and the team, MLT Motorsports. Thank you all very much.”

Beckham Jacir (No. 7 Stonica / Bell / OMP / P1DOKS / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) led the field to the starting lights, lining up first in class after winning both Race 1 and 2 in the Ligier JFC Gen. 1 Class. Jacir faced immediate pressure when the lights went out, with challenges emerging from both second-place starter Ava Hanssen (No. 26 One Powersports / Chiropractic Center of Elkhorn / NGK / Badger Mats Ligier JS F4), and then third-place starter Truly Adams (No. 47 Adams Motorsports Park / Troy Adams Coaching / OSRX / Mileage Quest / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4). With Adams completing the pass on both drivers, he took the race lead before the completion of the first lap. Behind them, Lazaro Bainotti (No. 11 Fundacion Fangio Rus seguros Cordoba deportes / Speed Factory Ligier JS F4) was making his climb through the field after starting sixth in class. About the same time that Edwards took the overall lead, Bainotti made his way around Adams to take the Gen. 1 Class lead. Quickly opening a multi-second advantage, Bainotti continued to lead the race all the way to the checkered flag.

“It was a tough race climbing from the sixth position,” said Bainotti after the race. “The car was just really good, though, and I was able make it to P1 after about two laps. It was a lot of fun.”

>> SEE MORE:  Round 3 Official Results

Ligier JFC is back on track for Racing America at Road America, May 14-17. Live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor App, with additional news and updates shared on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Prospective drivers looking to learn more about Ligier JFC should visit the series’ website, LigierJFC.com. 
 

Caleb Campbell Completes Weekend Sweep, Takes F4 U.S. Race 3 Victory at NOLA

 

AVONDALE, La. (April 12, 2026) – Caleb Campbell had a perfect showing at NOLA Motorsports Park, completing the Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) sweep with a Race 3 victory on Sunday afternoon. With three wins in three races, Campbell (No. 68 Steele Auto Group / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) leaves the season opener with the points lead and his first-ever weekend sweep.

Notes of Interest: 

  • After sweeping the NOLA season opener, Caleb Campbell has tallied four wins in his F4 U.S. career. His first-career win came last year at Road America, where F4 U.S. will host its next round in just a few weeks. 
  • Zach Fourie finished second in Race 3 marking his third podium of the 2026 season. After making his F4 U.S. debut at Barber Motorsports Park, Fourie has finished on the podium in each of the last four races.
  • Third-place finisher Gastón Irazú advanced to F4 U.S. this season with support from the Champion’s Scholarship. The program granted Irazú the lease of a Ligier JS F422 car and Ligier Storm engine from Ligier Automotive, as well as race tires from Hankook Motorsports and race entry fees from Racing America.
  • Caleb Campbell leaves the Racing America at NOLA event as the championship points leader with a 21-point gap over second-place Zach Fourie. 
  • With three wins and his first weekend sweep, Caleb Campbell was awarded the Omologato One to Watch Award and recognized by the stewards for an outstanding performance this weekend. The award includes a bespoke Omologato timepiece. 

Setting the fastest lap en route to his Race 2 win, Campbell started first for the final race. Quick all weekend, the Canadian almost immediately opened up a gap on the field. However, second-place starter Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) wasn’t willing to give up, and continued to try to chase his teammate down. Cutting the gap to just 1.5 seconds by the halfway point, Fourie couldn’t maintain Campbell’s pace during the closing minutes. The No. 68 pulled away opening up a 4.121-second gap by the time the checkered flag waved. 

With Campbell and Fourie finishing 1-2 for the third time this weekend, Gastón Irazú (No. 27 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F422) climbed from his fifth-place starting position to take the checkered flag in third. 

>> SEE MORE: Round 3 Official Results 

“I’m so happy,” said Campbell after climbing from the car. “It’s just unbelievable. Thank you to the team [Kiwi Motorsport] and everyone who supports me. I’m so psyched; this was a great weekend. Kiwi Motorsport set up my car amazingly, and I can’t thank them enough. I’d like to thank all my sponsors—Steele Auto Group, Invictus Academy, Levante Living, Kid’s Help Phone, CAMTACC Properties. Thank you so much.”

F4 U.S. returns to the track at for Racing America at Road America, May 14-17. Live timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor App, and additional news and updates leading up to the race weekend will be shared on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Prospective drivers looking to learn more about F4 U.S. should visit the championship’s website, F4USChampionship.com. 

 

 

Cooper Shipman Earns First FR Americas Victory With Race 3 Win at NOLA

Anthony Autiello Wins Race 3 in Masters Cup at NOLA

AVONDALE, La. (April 12, 2026) – Cooper Shipman earned his first win in Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) competition taking the victory in Race 3 at NOLA Motorsports Park. Securing third and second in Races 1 and 2, respectively, Shipman (No. 10 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) improved all weekend, finally reaching the top step in today’s event. 

Notes of Interest: 

  • Cooper Shipman earned his first-career FR Americas victory, taking the checkered flag in Race 3 at NOLA Motorsports Park. Shipman is racing in FR Americas this season with support from the Champion’s Scholarship program, which he won by taking the Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) title last year. 
  • Kekai Hauanio finished second, marking his second podium of the weekend. Hauanio is also a rookie in FR Americas this year after stepping up the ladder from F4 U.S. competition.
  • Luke Powers earned his first-career podium with a third-place result in Race 3 at NOLA. Powers got his start in formula racing through the Radford Racing School F4 U.S. Karts to Cars Scholarship School, which he attended in December 2023. 
  • Anthony Autiello won in the Masters Cup class. The defending Masters Champion, the Race 3 victory marks his first of the 2026 season. 
  • With a highly-competitive 2026 field, the Racing America at NOLA weekend saw three different winning drivers and three different winning teams in FR Americas. Brady Golan won Race 1 for Toney Driver Development, while Evagoras Papasavvas won Race 2 with Crosslink Motorsports, and Cooper Shipman took Kiwi Motorsport to Victory Lane in Race 3. 
  • Cooper Shipman leaves the Racing America at NOLA weekend as the FR Americas points leader. With 58 points, the Kiwi Motorsport driver holds a 13-point advantage over Evagoras Papasavvas in second. 
  • Cooper Shipman was awarded the Omologato One to Watch Award for his efforts this weekend, which included consistent improvement and three podiums. The award includes a bespoke Omologato timepiece.

After setting the fastest lap in Race 2, Evagoras Papasavvas (No. 71 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) led the field down the starting grid for the final race of the weekend. Despite winning yesterday’s race, Papasavvas wasn’t able to keep up with his teammate, Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3), who passed him to pace the opening laps. With limited allotments of Hankook Tires for each driver and team, Race 3 of the weekend always raises the question of tire management and racecar management. Shipman was able to do just that as he managed his drive to the race lead and away from the field. 

Shipman opened up a 6.605-second gap before the checkered flag waved in the all-green race. Maintaining control, Shipman was able to keep his focus forward as Hauanio settled into second and drivers behind them fought for position. When the checkered flag waved, Shipman led the way, with Hauanio in second and Papasavvas in third. 

Following the race, the stewards visited several reports of avoidable contact between racers. As a result, both Papasavvas and Brady Golan (No. 40 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) were found to have made contact with the other driver at different points of the race, and each driver was issued a drive-through penalty. With their penalty converted to a 30-second time penalty, Papasavvas dropped to sixth on the official results, and Golan was scored eighth. The decision promoted Luke Powers (No. 5 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) to third, earning the driver his first-career podium. 

“It feels good to win,” said Shipman after climbing from the car. “We had a couple missed opportunities yesterday, but we were able to rebound today. It’s definitely good to get a win on the board before the end of the first weekend, and even better to come away with a lead in the championship. We'll keep pushing going forward and won't take our foot off the next one. I’d like to thank everyone at Kiwi Motorsport, they've done a great job this week, giving me a great car. My driving wasn't up to standard yesterday—I could have got more on my end. They've been giving me a winning car this whole week, and it was just good to finally reward them and put a good finish together.”

>> SEE MORE:  Race 3 Official Results

In Masters Cup competition, defending Masters Champion Anthony Autiello (No. 07 Hope For The Warriors / Momentum Motorsports Ligier JS F3) led the way, easily claiming his first Masters Cup win of the 2026 season. 

“This feels really good,” said Autiello getting out his car in Winners Circle. “We had a great pace today. I made a few errors that we're going to work on, but I'll be back next race. Let's give all these young guys a shot at a little bit of competition.”

FR Americas returns to the track for Racing America at Road America, May 14-17. Live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor App, with additional news and updates shared on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Prospective drivers looking to learn more about FR Americas are encouraged to visit the championship’s website at FRAmericas.com.
 

 

 
 

aleb Campbell Sweeps Saturday Races at NOLA Motorsports Park

AVONDALE, La. (April 11, 2026) – Caleb Campbell won the season-opening Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) race at NOLA Motorsports Park on Saturday morning. Marking the second win of his career, Campbell (No. 68 Steele Auto Group / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) returned to F4 U.S. for his sophomore season while moving under the Kiwi Motorsport banner.  

Notes of Interest: 

  • Caleb Campbell earned his first win of the 2026 season and second of his F4 U.S. career when he took the checkered flag in Race 1 at NOLA Motorsports Park.

  • Zach Fourie earned a career-best finish with his second-place result in the NOLA season opener. 

  • In his series’ debut, Gastón Irazú earned his first F4 U.S. podium with a third-place result.

  • The 2025 Champion in the Ligier Junior Formula Championship, Gastón Irazú advanced to F4 U.S. this season with support from the Champion’s Scholarship. The program granted Irazú the lease of a Ligier JS F422 car and Ligier Storm engine from Ligier Automotive, as well as race tires from Hankook Motorsports and race entry fees from Racing America.

  • While the series is known as F4 U.S., the Race 1 podium showed its global appeal with three nations represented. Campbell hails from Canada, while Fourie is a native of South Africa and Irazú lives in Uruguay.  

Having earned his first-career pole, Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) led the field to green for the season-opening race at NOLA Motorsports Park. With the South African immediately jumping to the point, an incident back in the field brought out the full-course caution leaving Fourie to defend his lead minutes later. Able to once again take control of the race, Fourie continued to lead as the race passed halfway. Another full-course yellow bunched up the field, which gave Campbell another chance at the lead. Staying perfectly in step with Fourie as they raced through the opening turns, Campbell made his move as they reached Turn 3 and overtook the lead. 

Never looking back, the Canadian led the field to the finish line claiming the first checkered flag of the 2026 season. Behind him, Fourie finished second, while Gastón Irazú (No. 27 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F422) came home third.

>> SEE MORE: Race 1 Official Results

“This feels awesome,” said Campbell after climbing from his car. “I’m so happy right now. I have so many people to thank for this; I’m just so grateful for everything the team and all my sponsors have done for me. So, just thank you to everyone. I was able to get Zach Fourie at the restart in Turn 3, and I just tried to keep up the pace, building a gap away from the rest of the field. It was a great race.”
 

Caleb Campbell Goes Back to Back in F4 U.S. at NOLA Season Opener

AVONDALE, La. (April 11, 2026) – Caleb Campbell went two for two on Saturday at NOLA Motorsports Park in Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) competition. 

Notes of Interest: 

  • Caleb Campbell earned his second win of 2026, taking the victory in Race 2 at NOLA Motorsports Park. 

  • Zach Fourie captured second in Race 2, with Campbell and Fourie finishing back to back in both of Saturday’s races. 

  • Rookie driver Cole Medeiros earned his first-career podium with a third-place result. 

After setting the fastest lap in Race 1, Campbell (No. 68 Steele Auto Group / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) led the field to the green. He faced an early challenge from both Gastón Irazú (No. 27 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F422) and Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422). Irazú, the 2025 Ligier JFC champion, briefly took the lead and the three raced nose to gearbox. While hurrying through Turn 13, Irazú lost control, spinning on the circuit and collecting Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Speed Factory Ligier JS F422) to bring an early end to both of their races. 

Campbell regained the race lead while Fourie remained in his mirrors. The two drivers spent the final 20 minutes of the race within a few car lengths of each other, but Campbell refused to give up the race lead. As they crossed the finish line, it was Campbell, followed by Fourie, with rookie Cole Medeiros (No. 77 MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) rounding out the top three. 

>> SEE MORE: Race 2 Official Results

“This is awesome—I’m so happy,” said Campbell after climbing from the car. “What a great start to the season. We’ll see what we can do tomorrow. A clean sweep would be pretty cool. Zach [Fourie] was really going for it. He kept a crazy pace and was right behind me the entire race. He was doing an amazing job, and keeping me focused. It was a really good race. I’d like to thank all my sponsors—Steele Auto Group, Levante Living, Invictus Academy, Torpedo Rays, Kids Help Phone, and just everyone who's supporting me.”

F4 U.S. will contest their final race of the Racing America at NOLA weekend tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. CT. Live timing and scoring will be available on Race Monitor with additional news and updates posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

 

 

Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir Sweep Saturday in Ligier JFC Competition at NOLA Motorsports Park

  

AVONDALE, La. (April 11, 2026) – Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir earned their first wins of the 2026 season as Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) contested Round 1 at NOLA Motorsports Park on Saturday.  

Notes of Interest: 

  • Edward Kennedy earned his first-career Ligier JFC victory during his series debut at NOLA Motorsports Park while racing in the Gen. 2 Class. 

  • In the Gen. 1 Class, Beckham Jacir visited NOLA Motorsports Park’s Winners Circle for the first time. The victory marked the second of Jacir’s Ligier JFC career, with his first win coming at Barber Motorsports Park last October. 

  • Rookie driver Truly Adams earned his first-career podium in his debut race.

  • Representing Argentina, Lazaro Bainotti finished third to lock in his first-career podium during the opening race of the 2026 season. 

  • Three teams were represented on the Race 1 podium with Champagne Racing winning the event, Berg Racing finishing second and Speed Factory taking third.

With the Gen. 2 Class starting at the rear for Ligier JFC’s standing start, Kennedy (No. 30 MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) raced through the field, reaching the race lead just before the halfway point. Consistently hitting his marks, Kennedy drove away with the victory in his first Ligier JFC start. 

In the Gen. 1 Class, Jacir (No. 7 Stonica / Bell / OMP / P1DOKS / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) led from lights to checkers in his first-generation Ligier F4 car. Second-place starter Lazaro Bainotti (No. 11 Fundacion Fangio Rus seguros Cordoba deportes / Speed Factory Ligier JS F4) held his position for most of the race, but in the final five minutes of the event, Truly Adams (No. 47 Adams Motorsports Park / Troy Adams Coaching / OSRX / Mileage Quest / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) made his way around to claim the runner-up position, leaving Bainotti to settle for third.

>> SEE MORE: Race 1 Official Results

“Everything was really good today,” said Kennedy from atop the podium. “The car was really fast and we nailed it. We had to fight through the field, but we made it work and everything was great. I’d like to thank the whole team at MLT Motorsports, as well as my mom for being here.”

“It was a pretty good race today,” said Jacir after climbing from the car. “We got an okay start. Lazaro [Bainotti] got beside me, but then we got away a bit and they started fighting behind me. The pace was really good at the beginning, after the restart it was still alright, but then we started to drop off a bit, but it’s okay—we still managed to get the win. I’d like to thank my team, Champagne Racing, for giving me an awesome car, as well as my sponsors P1DOKS, OMP, BELL, Stonica and Behind the Wheel.”
 

Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir Sweep Saturday in Ligier JFC Competition

AVONDALE, La. (April 11, 2026) – Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir swept the Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) Gen. 2 and Gen. 1 Classes, respectively, on Saturday at NOLA Motorsports Park. With two of the weekend’s three races in the books, the two drivers lead their respective championship standings heading into Sunday’s final race. 

Notes of Interest: 

  • Edward Kennedy earned his second Ligier JFC Gen. 2 Class victory of the 2026 season during Race 2 at NOLA. 

  • Beckham Jacir stretched his win streak to three consecutive races with a Round 2 win at NOLA. Prior to winning today’s two events, Jacir also won the 2025 season finale at Barber Motorsports Park last October. All three of Jacir’s victories have come with Champagne Racing. 

  • Berg Racing rookie, Truly Adams, finished second in both of Saturday’s races at NOLA Motorsports Park. Adams races for one of the largest teams in the Ligier JFC paddock with Berg Racing fielding four cars in 2026. 

  • Ava Hanssen earned her first-career podium with a third-place result in Race 2 at NOLA. The sophomore driver competes for family-owned team Ava Hanssen Racing, a true privateer operation with just Hanssen, her mom and her dad. 

  • AJ Abdullah (No. 21 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) improved drastically from Race 1 where he was not classified to finish fourth in Race 2. 

Kennedy (No. 30 MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) was flawless in Race 2 at NOLA. Heading the Gen. 2 Class grid from second group of the split start, Kennedy worked his way through the field. Behind him, Jack Speth (No. 07 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) settled into second while the MLT Motorsports driver led from lights to checkered.

Beckham Jacir (No. 7 Stonica / Bell / OMP / P1DOKS / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) once again dominated the battle in the Gen. 1 Class. Leading the field to the starting lights, Jacir immediately took command and continued in the point position all the way to the checkered flag. Truly Adams (No. 47 Adams Motorsports Park / Troy Adams Coaching / OSRX / Mileage Quest / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) started the race in the seventh position, but with a solid jump, climbed to third by the completion of the second lap. Meanwhile, Ava Hanssen (No. 26 One Powersports / Chiropractic Center of Elkhorn / NGK / Badger Mats Ligier JS F4) rolled off third, but had dropped as low as fifth before she began to climb the scoring pylon once again. By the closing laps, Hanssen reached Adams’ gearbox with less than a half second separating the two drivers. Unable to complete the pass, Hanssen had to settle for third, while Jacir and Adams filled the first and second positions, respectively.

>> SEE MORE:  Race 2 Official Results

“Yeah, the race was fun,” said Kennedy atop the podium. “We stayed steady the whole time and went from the back to the front. It was fun. Everyone did amazing—the whole Kiwi Motorsport team—our car was on point.”

“It was a good race,” said Jacir after the race. “Much better than the first race. The pace stayed strong throughout the whole race. We made a couple of changes and it worked—it worked well with the new tires, so yeah, really, really good job. I’m really happy with the team, a big thank you to Champagne Racing. We’ll stay focused for tomorrow.”

Ligier JFC will contest their final race of the Racing America at NOLA weekend tomorrow at 11:50 a.m. CT. Live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor app, with additional news and updates posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

Evagoras Papasavvas Secures FR Americas Pole in NOLA Opener

AVONDALE, La. (April 10, 2026)  – Evagoras Papasavvas took the pole for the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) season opener at NOLA Motorsports Park. Making his FR Americas debut, Papasavvas (No. 71 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) posted a 1:33.626 lap, bettering the field by 0.253 seconds. 2025 FR Americas NOLA winner Brady Golan (No. 40 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) qualified second, followed by rookie Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3). Kiwi Motorsport teammates Cooper Shipman (No. 10 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Harbir Dass (No. 9 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) rounded out the top five, with less than a half second separating the group. 

>> SEE MORE: Official Grid

FR Americas had two practice sessions Friday morning to get warmed up before qualifying. Shipman, the 2025 champion in Formula 4 United States Championship, led the first session by 0.070 seconds over eventual pole winner Papsavvas. Hauanio was third in his FR Americas debut.

Practice 2 perfectly mirrored qualifying, with Papasavvas holding a 0.011-second advantage over Golan, and Hauanio ranking third.

>> SEE MORE: Practice 1 Results

>> SEE MORE: Practice 2 Results

The start lights go out for FR Americas Race 1 at NOLA Motorsport Park tomorrow at 8 a.m. CT. Live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor app, with additional news and updates posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Cole Medeiros Takes First-Career Pole in F4 U.S. Debut

AVONDALE, La. (April 10, 2026) – Cole Medeiros secured his first-career Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) pole at NOLA Motorsports Park on Friday afternoon. Recording a 1:39.902 lap, the Canadian driver took the pole with a 0.032-second advantage over second-place qualifier Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422). Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Steele Auto Group / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) qualified third. 

>> SEE MORE: Official Grid

With two practice sessions earlier in the day, Luca Day (No. 54 Zimperium / Momentum Motorsports Ligier JS F422) topped the sheets during the morning session, leading Medeiros by 0.012 seconds. Meanwhile, Fourie ranked third. 

In Practice 2, Fernando Rivera (No. 16 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) led the way, with the eventual pole sitter just 0.138 seconds behind in second, and Fourie in third. 

>> SEE MORE: Practice 1 Results

>> SEE MORE: Practice 2 Results

Race 1 goes green for F4 U.S. tomorrow at 9:20 a.m. CT. Live timing and scoring can be accessed via Race Monitor, and additional news and updates will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Edward Kennedy, Beckham Jacir Score First-Career Poles in Ligier JFC at NOLA

AVONDALE, La. (April 10, 2026) – Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir will lead the Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 Class, respectively down the starting grid at NOLA Motorsports Park in Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC). 

With a 1:40.900 lap, Kennedy was the quickest in the Gen. 2 class driving the Ligier JS F422. His performance earned the Canadian driver his first-career pole in his Ligier JFC debut. 

Meanwhile, Jacir, the most recent winner in Ligier JFC, came to the NOLA-season opener and topped the qualifying charts. The sophomore driver had three fastest laps earning him the first starting position three times in 2025; however, Friday’s 1:42.146 lap earned him his first-career pole. 

>> SEE MORE: Official Grid

With two practices on Friday morning, Kennedy topped the Gen. 2 Class charts in both. The MLT Motorsports driver maintained a 1.897-second advantage in the first session and a 1.388 gap in the second.

In the Gen. 1 Class, Truly Adams (No. 47 Adams Motorsports Park / Troy Adams Coaching / OSRX / Mileage Quest / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) topped the first session, with a 0.215-second advantage over Lazaro Bainotti (No. 11 Fundacion Fangio Rus seguros Cordoba deportes / Speed Factory Ligier JS F4). Eventual pole winner Jacir was third in the session. 

In second practice, Ava Hanssen (No. 26 One Powersports / Chiropractic Center of Elkhorn / NGK / Badger Mats Ligier JS F4) was quickest by 0.002 seconds. She was followed by Adams in second and Bainotti in third. 

>> SEE MORE: Practice 1 Results

>> SEE MORE: Practice 2 Results

The lights go out for JFC’s season-opening race at NOLA Motorsport Park tomorrow at 10:40 a.m. CT. Live timing and scoring can be accessed on the Race Monitor app, and additional news and updates will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

 

Ligier JUNIOR FORMULA CHAMPIONSHIP Series

www.framericas.com

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.

 

 

 
 

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. 

www.prototypesprint.com

 

 
 

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.

 

 

 

  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. 

 

 

RACING AMERICA

    

/www.racingamerica.com

Racing America unites a leading owner and operator of motorsports events with a premier digital-first motorsports media platform. Its portfolio includes The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), International GT (IGT), and the industry-leading event registration platform MotorsportReg.com.

Through RacingAmerica.TV and the 24/7 Racing America FAST Channel, the company delivers more than 250 live racing events annually, supported by a full production services arm, editorial division, and content distribution network. Blending racing tradition with innovation, Racing America connects drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans across professional and grassroots motorsports worldwide.
Skillman Auto Group and Ray Skillman Ford Join Racing America as an Official Partner

Racing America is proud to announce that Skillman Auto Group and Ray Skillman Ford have officially joined as a new corporate partner. 

As part of the partnership, Ray Skillman Ford will provide the Official Safety Car to Racing America. In addition, the Skillman Auto Group brand will receive prominent exposure through Racing America’s live race broadcasts, as well as across its digital and social media platforms.

This collaboration reflects Racing America’s continued commitment to aligning with strong regional and national brands that share a passion for performance, innovation, and fan engagement.

“We are proud to welcome Bill Skillman and the entire Skillman Auto Group to Racing America’s growing portfolio of corporate partners,” said Scott Duncan, Chief Partnerships Officer of Racing America. “Ray Skillman Ford has a long-standing reputation for excellence and community leadership, and we are excited to showcase their brand both on and off the track. From the safety car to integrated media exposure, this partnership brings meaningful value to our series and our audience.”

“We are extremely excited to be joining Racing America as an official partner,” said Bill Skillman, CEO of Skillman Auto Group. “I personally have a long history in motorsports racing in NHRA and SVRA, and we also have one of our cars raced by Eric Cayton in the TA2 Series, so this was a perfect fit.” 

The partnership officially debuted at NOLA Motorsports Park, and marked the beginning of what both organizations expect to be a high-impact collaboration throughout the 2026 racing season.

About Skillman Auto Group: Skillman Auto Group is one of the Midwest’s premier automotive dealership groups, proudly serving customers across Indiana with a commitment to exceptional service, quality vehicles, and community engagement. With a diverse portfolio of dealerships representing leading automotive brands, Skillman Auto Group offers a full range of new and pre-owned vehicles, as well as comprehensive maintenance and financing solutions. Built on a legacy of trust, integrity, and customer-first values, Skillman Auto Group continues to deliver an elevated automotive experience while supporting the communities it serves.

About Racing America:  Racing America unites a leading owner and operator of motorsports events with a premier digital-first motorsports media platform. Its portfolio includes The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), International GT (IGT), and the industry-leading event registration platform MotorsportReg.com.

Through RacingAmerica.TV and the 24/7 Racing America FAST Channel, the company delivers more than 250 live racing events annually, supported by a full production services arm, editorial division, and content distribution network. Blending racing tradition with innovation, Racing America connects drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans across professional and grassroots motorsports worldwide.

For more information, visit RacingAmerica.com.

 

JM Environmental, Inc. Company Partners With Racing America

JM Environmental Company is now “The Official Hazardous Materials Abatement and Demolition Company” of Racing America and title sponsor of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s doubleheader weekend at Sonoma Raceway

CHARLOTTE (April 1, 2026) – Racing America is thrilled to announce a new partnership with JM Environmental Company, making JM Environmental “The Official Hazardous Materials Abatement and Demolition Company” of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and Racing America.

JM Environmental will also serve as the title sponsor for Trans Am’s doubleheader weekend at Sonoma Raceway on April 24-26. The trip to Sonoma, California already promised to be a memorable one with a pair of races for both the Trans Am Series’ TA/GT classes, as well as the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, and it will be even bigger with JM Environmental’s involvement. 

“JM Environmental, Inc. is proud and honored to be partnering with Racing America,” said John Moore, President of JM Environmental, Inc. “We share the same passion for the sport of automobile racing and look forward to all the excitement the 2026 season will bring. Passion…legacy…speed; work hard and play hard. See you at the races.” 

“Safety, professionalism, and operational excellence are critical to delivering world-class racing events,” said Scott Duncan, Chief Partnerships Officer of Racing America. “We are proud to welcome JM Environmental as the Official Hazardous Materials Abatement and Demolition Company of both SVRA and the Trans Am Series. Their expertise and commitment to safety play an essential role in supporting our teams, drivers, and venues across the country.

“We’re especially excited to have JM Environmental serve as the entitlement sponsor of the Trans Am race weekend at Sonoma Raceway, helping us elevate an iconic stop on the calendar while ensuring the highest standards of environmental responsibility and trackside safety.”

Tickets are available now for the JM Environmental Trans Am doubleheader at Sonoma Raceway. Visit RacingAmericaTickets.com to secure your tickets for April 24-26.

About Racing America: Racing America unites a leading owner and operator of motorsports events with a premier digital-first motorsports media platform. Its portfolio includes The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), International GT (IGT), and the industry-leading event registration platform MotorsportReg.com.

Through RacingAmerica.TV and the 24/7 Racing America FAST Channel, the company delivers more than 200 live racing events annually, supported by a full production services arm, editorial division, and content distribution network. Blending racing tradition with innovation, Racing America connects drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans across professional and grassroots motorsports worldwide.

For more information, visit RacingAmerica.com.

 

 

 

Three Key Hires Join Racing America as Marketing and Sales Teams ExpandE

rin Groseclose, Stephanie Pajot and Chuck Spicer Join Racing America

 

CHARLOTTE (March 30, 2026) – Racing America is pleased to announce three strategic hires who are set to join the team over the coming weeks. With diverse skills and experiences, the trio will be key additions to the team, filling important positions and strengthening the overall organization. 

“We’re thrilled to have Erin Groseclose, Stephanie Pajot and Chuck Spicer join Racing America,” said Lee Giannone, CEO of Racing America. “We’ve been looking for the right people to strategically expand our team over the last several months, and each of these individuals bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will help us continue to grow the Racing America brand.”

Erin Groseclose will serve as Vice President of Marketing for Racing America. Groseclose has spent the last 15 years leading marketing and promotion across motorsports, entertainment and hospitality, including for globally-recognized events like Formula 1, the X-Games and Taylor Swift. Most recently serving as Director of Marketing and Events at NOLA Motorsports Park, Groseclose revitalized the NOLA brand through a complete rebrand. Groseclose will transition to the Racing America team in mid-April, following the Racing America at NOLA event. 

Stephanie Pajot joins Racing America as the Director of Partnerships and Media Sales.  Pajot brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to the position, working with high-profile properties in the sports industry and beyond. Most recently, Pajot served as Corporate Partnerships Sales and Activation Manager for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Pajot will join the Racing America team on April 7. 

Chuck Spicer has been hired as Racing America’s Director of Partner Services. Spicer is a sales and marketing executive with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, who specializes in partnerships between sports properties, national events and brands. Spicer was previously President of CRS Motorsports Management, representing clients and motorsports organizations including NASCAR, Powerboat P1 and NHRA. Spicer is set to join Racing America on April 1. 

About Racing America:  Racing America unites a leading owner and operator of motorsports events with a premier digital-first motorsports media platform. Its portfolio includes The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), International GT (IGT), and the industry-leading event registration platform MotorsportReg.com.

Through RacingAmerica.TV and the 24/7 Racing America FAST Channel, the company delivers more than 250 live racing events annually, supported by a full production services arm, editorial division, and content distribution network. Blending racing tradition with innovation, Racing America connects drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans across professional and grassroots motorsports worldwide.

For more information, visit RacingAmerica.com.

 

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