GMG Racing Press Release
Joining a growing list of entrants in the GTD category of the 2014
United SportsCar Championship, California-based Global Motorsports Group (GMG)
will expand their relationship with Audi by submitting an entry into the new
series.
GMG, which took three victories with the Audi R8 LMS during this year’s
Pirelli World Challenge championship en route to a runner-up finish, is no
stranger to endurance competition. The team was a frequent competitor in the
American Le Mans Series from 2010-2012 as well as having appeared multiple
times at The Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Currently, the team has committed to long-time GMG driver Alex Welch as
well as team owner James Sofronas, with the full driver roster to be named
shortly.
Known for their ability to provide strong, customer-driven programs,
the team has won more professional races with the Audi R8 brand than any other
team in North America. Additionally, the organization serviced a record five
entries during this year’s World Challenge event at Circuit of the Americas.
“To take part in the debut of the TUDOR Championship would be a huge
honor for our team,” stated GMG team owner James Sofronas. “We’ve had a
fantastic 2013 between our success in the Pirelli World Challenge combined with
our championship in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series, so taking part in the
TUDOR Championship is the next logical step. Beyond continuing our relationship
with Audi, it’s especially exciting to move Alex up with the program. He’s been
a great product of our driver development system, and he’s proven really strong
in 2013.”
A multi-year veteran of the team, Colorado-based Alex Welch, is aiming
to participate in his first Rolex 24 at Daytona. However, Alex has already
amassed endurance experience in the team’s 2012 Porsche-based GTC program
including the 12 Hours of Sebring. In addition to multiple top-fives in the
Pirelli World Challenge ranks, Welch also had a breakout 2013 season with two
victories in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series.
“It will be great to take part in some of the world’s biggest endurance
races,” stated Welch. “GMG has done a great job getting me prepared for this
next step, and I’ve really enjoyed driving the Audi. When you look at just how
many quality teams are running Audi programs next year, it’s clear this is a
great choice for the team.”
Having already submitted an entry into the series with one Audi, the
team is continuing to pursue additional possibilities for 2014. With a long
history of supporting multiple cars, additional entries remain a possibility.
With the series-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona just two months away, the
team is currently undergoing preparation for the upcoming Roar Before the 24,
with special development work being carried out at the Palm Springs-based
circuit, The Thermal Club.
A continued series of updates and announcements will come shortly via
gmgracing.com, as well as the team’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.
Photo credit: GMG Racing
