Performance Tech Motorsports faced an eventful weekend at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in the second round of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge championship, with Alex Kirby and Jonathan Woolridge taking on the iconic street course in the #7 L.A. Prep Ligier JSP320s and the #38 Ligier JSP320s. The team added another podium finish to their tally, with Wooldridge securing a third place finish in Race 1 on Saturday morning.
Read MoreAs the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge championship gears up for its second round at the prestigious Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida. Racing in support of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Performance Tech Motorsports is preparing for another thrilling race weekend with a dual-car entry, with full-season driver Alex Kirby returning with the #7 L.A. Prep Ligier JSP320s, joined by Jonathan Woolridge in the #38 Ligier JSP320s. With a solid start to the season, including a podium finish in the opening round, the team is poised to put on another strong performance on track.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports made a strong start to the IMSA VP SportsCar Challenge season at the iconic Daytona International Speedway by securing a podium finish in the opening round. The team showcased its prowess and experience on track, resulting in a second-place finish in Race 1 for Alex Kirby in the #7 L.A. Prep Ligier JSP320s, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is pleased to announce their plans for the 2024 season, kicking off the year with a dual effort in the first round of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Daytona International Raceway. Alex Kirby will be returning with the team in the #7 Ligier JSP320s for the full season, and will be accompanied by Scott Locke in the #38 Ligier JSP320s in the opening round as he makes his debut in the series.
Read MoreThe 26th running of Motul Petit Le Mans was a challenging final round for Performance Tech Motorsports, as the team’s race was plagued with setbacks in the opening half of the event. After completing more than half the race, they were forced to retire the car following some untimely contact from an out-of-class competitor that ultimately rendered it impossible for the team to continue.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is gearing up for a busy and exciting final round of the 2023 season, as they confirm entries in the final round of the season for both the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. The team will be heading to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, with Cameron Shields, Jonathan Woolridge, and Brian Thienes co-driving the #38 Ligier JSP320s in the 26th annual Motul Petit Le Mans, and Alex Kirby will be piloting the #7 Ligier JSP320s for the final two VP Racing SportsCar Challenge races.
Read MoreThe Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a difficult event for Performance Tech Motorsports, who finished the race in ninth place. Alexander Koreiba and Connor Bloum each had great stints in the #38 Ligier JSP320s, showing off rapid pace while challenging at the pointier end of the field, but a series of setbacks ultimately curbed progress through the field.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is excitedly heading to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week for the last sprint race of the 2023 IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship season, the Tirerack.com Battle On The Bricks. The team eagerly welcomes new addition Alexander Koreiba to their driver lineup, joined by co-driver and returning Performance Tech Motorsports alumnus Connor Bloum. The duo will be fielding the #38 Ligier JSP320s around the famed Brickyard.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports left VIRginia International Raceway with another podium result added to their collection following Alex Kirby’s second-place finish in Race 2 this past Sunday in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. Jonathan Woolridge also completed a strong drive and followed up with a fourth-place finish to wrap up the weekend, just 0.046 seconds shy of the podium.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is motivated and pleased to be returning to VIRginia International Raceway to compete in the upcoming round of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge from August 25th to 27th. Drivers Jonathan Woolridge and Alex Kirby will be returning with the team after previously competing with the outfit at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports completed a successful race weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as they walked away with a first and third place finish across two races in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge series. Canadian driver Jonathan Woolridge took home the win in dominant fashion in Race 1 in the #38 Ligier JS P320, with Alex Kirby securing third place in Race 2 in the #7 machine to conclude the round.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is pleased to announce their two entries in the upcoming round of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) in Bowmanville, Ontario, on the weekend of July 7th to 9th. They will be welcoming highly skilled Canadian driver Jonathan Woolridge to the team for the event, with Alex Kirby also returning with the team.
Read MoreThe Six Hours of The Glen was a difficult event for Performance Tech Motorsports, who unfortunately had to retire the #38 Ligier JSP320s from the race following an accident on track shortly before they reached the halfway mark of the race. Watkins Glen International is a notoriously challenging track, and the team and drivers worked extremely hard in preparation for the task leading up to the race.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is delighted to announce the return of two familiar faces in the driver lineup in addition to a newcomer on the grid for the upcoming Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen. Christopher Allen and Connor Bloum, who previously competed together in the Rolex 24 at Daytona earlier this year, will be co-driving the #38 Ligier JSP320s once again. Alex Kirby will also be joining the Florida-based team at Watkins Glen after completing a series of test days at various tracks over the course of the season.
Read MoreAs Performance Tech Motorsports sets off to Watkins Glen next month for the coveted Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, we are working hard to ensure we’re coming into the next round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship equipped with a competitive package. After completing some successful testing days at the track this week, spirits are high and everyone has their sights set on the task ahead.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports overcame adversity to finish sixth in the 71st annual 12 Hours of Sebring. It was a long race for the drivers who had to navigate a hectic field and numerous full course cautions. Sebring International Raceway has a renowned reputation for being hard on the machines due to the tenacity and unforgiving nature of the bumps, but the crew kept their heads down and worked tirelessly to finish the event in 6th place.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports is excited to announce that alumnus Tristan Nunez will be back in action with the Florida-based team for the 71st annual 12 Hours of Sebring. He will join Christopher Allen and Robert Mau, who are looking to expand on the team’s third place finish in Daytona in January.
Read MoreBefore Performance Tech Motorsports prepares for their next challenge at the 12 Hours of Sebring, it’s time to take a quick look down memory lane with some fast facts from the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Read MorePerformance Tech Motorsports finished in third place after 24 hours of racing at the famed Daytona International Speedway. John DeAngelis, Christopher Allen, Connor Bloum and Cameron Shields commanded the #38 Ligier JSP320s perfectly. Despite facing significant challenges in the final portion of the race, the team persevered and secured a podium finish.
Read MoreThousands of fans flocked to Daytona International Speedway to watch more than 200 drivers take on the historic track. The field was extremely tight in the LMP3 class, with young guns racing against the clock for a chance to clinch pole position on Sunday afternoon.
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