2022 International GT Champions Crowned
2022 was a record breaking year for International GT with full fields all season and half the races sold out weeks prior to the event. As has been the case for the past 5 years the Mission Foods GT3 Cup championship came down to the wire and was settled in the final enduro race of the year at Daytona this past weekend!
We’d like to thank all the competitors, crews and race shops who have been part of the series this past season and throughout the years. As we embark on our 10th season in 2023, we are especially thankful to PIRELLI TIRES and MISSION FOODS who have been with the series from the start! We’d also like to thank, Fikse Wheels, Speedcom Communications, Sunoco, Interlaken Inn, Surface Transforms and The Race Tailor.
Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy Lukas Pank
LUKAS PANK #40 raced in our largest and most competitive category, Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy 3.8 liter. With the big fields, just finishing on the podium was a constant challenge and Lukas was a regular in victory circle. The 24-year old recent engineering graduate from Virginia Tech, steadily finished in the top three clinching the championship at the final race in Daytona.
TOM PANK #42 Ultra Performance, father to Lukas,(who also preps Lukas’s car) takes second in the championship. The 2019 Champion, Tom is often in contention for the overall win, but it was Lukas’s consistency that proved championship worthy this year.
Third in the championship goes to STEPHEN HAMMAN #72, TLM Racing. The 23-year old student has spent the year flying in late after classes, often missing qualifying and starting in the rear of the grid, and making his way to the front. 2022 was Stephen’s first full season in IGT and along with balancing chiropractic school, taking third in the championship is quite an achievement.
The competition in the Mission Foods GT3 Cup category was unmatched in 2022 with is evident in only 4.5 points separating first from third!
Stuttgart Cup
Joe Rizzo
JOE RIZZO #12, RS1 took the 2022 Stuttgart Cup championship title. Although the series has seen great growth this season, certainly much of that has been in the Stuttgart Cup category for Caymans. Rizzo took over the championship lead in the second half of the season with consistent top three finishes and enduro wins with co-driver SPENCER PUMPELLY.
Series rookie MARIA MEJIA #11, Quirt Racing had a terrific season taking second in the championship. Maria took to racing with a vengeance, learning from co-driver ZAC ANDERSON. Maria also brought great enthusiasm and excitement to the podium ceremonies which everyone enjoyed!
Third in the championship goes to TOM BIGONY #174, Rizzo’s teammate at RS1. Along with the third member of the RS1 team, TOM KOPCZYNSKI #520, the group has led the charge in the Cayman category.
Maranello Cup
Juan Fayen
Consistency was the name of the game in Maranello Cup in 2022. JUAN FAYEN #17, FMS Motorsports was dominate in his F488 GT3 Ferrari throughout the season.
Second in the championship goes to ROLAND VEIT #16, Pocono Sportscar, who was able to do more races this year than in the past, capturing second place.
JOHN PATRICK MULLANY #36 finished third in the Maranello Cup category. Pat’s Ferrari is prepped and supported trackside by Speed Works in Florida.
Final point standings can be downloaded by clicking on the IGT logo or going to our website www.InternationalGT.net
Kudos To Those Behind-the-Scenes
There are many excellent race shops who participate in International GT competition and are the backbone to the success of the Series. We’d like to thank those that have been members of the paddock this season (in no particular order): Ultra Performance, TLM Racing, RS1, Quirt Racing, FMS Motorsports, Speed Works, Pocono Sportscar, SpeedSport Tuning, Car Amigo, Wright Motorsports, Hardpoint, Goldcrest Motorsports, ZOTZ Racing, Ruckus Racing, TOPP Racing, AutoQuest, 901 Shop, Autometrics, Norwood Auto Italia, Etcetera Racing, Bartone Bros, Kaizen Autosport, DemonSpeed, Orbit Racing, MGM, Hudson Historics, Eurocars USA, Extreme Velocity, Competition Motorsports, RM Motorsports, GMG Racing and Kelly Moss.
2023 International GT Race Licenses
It’s time to renew or apply for a new International GT race license! We are holding 2022 pricing for 2023 with no increase. Click on the photo for a 2023 application – once complete email to: Julie@InternationalGT.net
If you need a new medical form please contact Julie (770)380-7770. As a reminder medicals are good for three years.
IGT licenses are $400 if purchased by January 10, 2023, $450 January 11, 2023 and after.
Marketplace
Do you have something to sell, looking for something to purchase? Use our Marketplace to promote your race car, transporter or equipment. It’s free to International GT participants.
Kernodle Photography
The official photographer for International GT is John Kernodle. Click on the photo to link to the Kernodle Photography website and see special offers from John to International GT competitors.
Pirelli Tire Orders
We are proud to partner with Pirelli tires as the exclusive provider to all International GT events. All Pirelli tire orders need to go through Frisby Tires. Frisby is on hand at all IGT events to service the IGT participants.
Click on the tire photo to link to the Frisby site for IGT orders or call (800)373-7390.
2023 Schedule
