A Record Field at VIR
Returning to beautiful VIRginia International Raceway in the Fall is always something to look forward to, and this year International GT hosted our biggest field ever at the track dubbed America’s Motorsport Resort.
Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy
In Mission Foods GT3 Cup all three races on the weekend were a mix of winners overall and in class. Overall race wins went to DAVID TUATY #68 (GT4.I, TLM Racing), TOM PANK #42 (GT4.R, Ultra Performance) and MARKMATHYS who shared (and won) the enduro with MIKE SKEEN #77. Other class wins went to REG WILLIAMS #008 (GT4.R, Goldcrest) and STEPHEN HAMMAN #72 (GT4.Im TLM Racing).
In the 4 liter category four cars shared the podium in all three races with wins going to STEVE DUNN #11, FRANK VITIELLO #10 (SpeedSport) and NICHOLAS GROOMBRIDGE #124 (SpeedSport). While not winning a race, two podiums moved MARCEL FAYEN #03 (FMS Motorsport) closer to the top in the championship points battle, now just 1.5 points behind current leader Mark Mathys.
The 3.8 liter category saw a variety of faces on the podium with wins going to JIMMY ADAMS #343 (Goldcrest) in sprint race 1 while sprint 2 and the enduro wins went to LUKAS PANK#40 (Ultra Performance). Also on the podium in GT3.8 were BRADY BEHRMAN #428 (HardPoint Racing), DANIEL HERRINGTON #20 who shared the enduro with dad DAVID HERRINGTON and JODY MILLER#3 (TLM Racing).
Stuttgart Cup, Maranello Cup and Exhibition
Stuttgart Cup saw three category winners in the three classes. CHRIS RUPPEL #09 (Zotz Racing) swept the 4 liter class and FLORIAN EYME#119 (3.8 class winner in both sprint races) from VIR based Kaizen Autosport joined IGT for the first time. MIKE WARD #711 (3.8 liter) also stood on the top step of the podium. There were several newcomers to International GT at VIR thanks to Autometrics out of South Carolina, including podium finishers CHARLES LEW #079 (3.8 liter), LARRY WEXLER #28 (3.4 liter) and TOPHER EVERETT #133 (3.4 liter).
JUAN FAYEN #17 (Ferrari 488, FMS Motorsport) swept the Maranello Cup category and extended his lead in the championship.
The Exhibition category had two Maseratis, one Audi R8 LMS and one VW TCR, all of whom stood on the podium throughout the weekend! Norwood Auto Italia brought Maseratis with COLIN COHEN #38 and CHRIS COFFEY#97. While newcomer JAY MAZZONE #75 (JEM Racing) entered his Audi and the enduro was won by CAMERON MCINTYRE #8 in his VW. Cameron, one of our long time members of the Ohio Players, has relocated to the Raleigh area and has now adopted VIR as his home track.
For full VIR event results click on the button below.
Our Series photographer John Kernodle caught a few pix at the podium of some competitor’s unique helmets and a thumbs up from Juan Fayen who we will see in a few weeks at COTA for the penultimate round of the 2022 season!
Circuit of the Americas November 3-6
Registration is open for the November race at Circuit of the Americas. Located just outside Austin, TX this incredible Formula 1 facility should be on every racer’s bucket list! Click on the green flag photo to link to registration. https://www.internationalgt.net/events/
Marketplace
FOR SALE
2021 Freightliner M2, Detroit, Allison AT, air ride, 108k miles, factory warranty until 10/23.
2016 Renergade 48’, complete brake overhaul, air ride, new Michelins, can hold 5 cars, LOCATED at VIR
Danny Marshall dwmarshall@hotmail.com 434.489.1065
FOR SALE
2018 Porsche GT3 R Cup Wright Motorsports Factory Racecar, comes with many spares including an engine and transmission.
For all details and pricing please contact Joe Varde – jvrtampa@aol.com or (813)235-3350.
FOR SALE
2015 Porsche GT3 Cup owned by Tom Nelson, prepped and maintained by Kelly Moss.
For all details and pricing please contact Andy Kilcoyne andykilcoyne@kellymoss.com or click on the photos of the race car to link to complete information.
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.
2022 Schedule
2023 Schedule
