Green Flag Flies on Ticket Renewals for the 2024 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto; Public Ticket Sales Begin April 5.
By: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto 
March 14, 2024 

Toronto, Ontario - The Ontario Honda Dealers has been announced as the new title sponsor of the annual race weekend in downtown Toronto. Headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is the new name of the iconic event set for July 19-21, 2024, previously known as Honda Indy Toronto. 
 
Starting immediately for the 2024 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, returning ticket holders who purchased 2-Day Grandstand seats for the 2023 event will have the opportunity to secure their same seats through Monday, April 1 at 5 p.m. ET. All customers who renew their seats will receive free complimentary paddock access and have the chance to upgrade or adjust their seating location on Tuesday, April 2. General public sales will begin on Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. ET.
 
The Ontario Honda Dealers has served as a premier partner for many years, notably supporting Your Ontario Honda Dealers Present Fan Friday, which annually grants spectators free general admission to the festival grounds on Friday with a voluntary charitable donation. With additional backing from the Honda Canada Foundation, this fan event has raised over $1 million since its inception in 2010. 
 
“The Ontario Honda Dealers are excited to become an even bigger part of this Toronto tradition which spans nearly four decades,” said Chris Gauthier, president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association. “We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to help grow and expand this landmark event for the province and we can’t wait for July to see all the great fans and race cars at Exhibition Place!”
 
Ontario Honda Dealers becomes the title sponsor of this legendary Toronto event which dates back to 1986 running at Exhibition Place.  Honda Canada Inc. served as title sponsor 2009-2023. 
 
“Honda Canada has been the proud title sponsor of the Honda Indy Toronto since 2009. The Toronto Indy has embodied the spirit of Honda’s racing pedigree and has allowed us the opportunity to engage closely with our associates, dealers, customers and their families,” said Dave Jamieson, senior vice president sales and marketing and chief operating officer of Honda Canada. “We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and we will continue to cheer on our Ontario Honda Dealers with the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, Honda racing teams and their drivers as they hit the streets of Toronto in 2024!”
 
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Ontario Honda Dealers taking the title sponsor role. The organization’s ongoing support of Your Honda Ontario Dealers Present Fan Friday has been instrumental in transforming the event experience into a family-friendly festival,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. “We also want to thank Honda Canada for 15 years of tremendous support. This event would not be where it is today without Honda Canada, and we look forward to building on that success with the Ontario Honda Dealers into the future.” 
 
The 2024 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto will add to a rich tradition dating back to the inaugural Molson Indy Toronto won by Bobby Rahal in 1986. With 37 races run over the past 35 race weekends, the event is INDYCAR’S second-longest running street race behind the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Michael Andretti holds the event record as a seven-time winner followed by six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon with four wins on the streets of Toronto, most recently in 2022. Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will be the defending winner in 2024 after taking the checkered flag in Toronto last year, notching his first career IndyCar win. 
 
The 2024 race weekend will again see the stars and cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take on the 2.874-kilometre (1.786-mile), 11-turn temporary circuit on the streets surrounding Exhibition Place. Exciting sports car action from Sports Car Championship presented by Michelin and Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin will add to the schedule. The Radical race will again feature a race-within-race format with the Blue Marble Radical Cup North America series. The next generation of open-wheel stars from USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire and USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire will also compete. Off track, fans can enjoy numerous interactive displays and diverse food and beverage options. 
 
About Ontario Honda Dealers Association
The Ontario Honda Dealers Association, which was founded in 1989, represents 82 Honda dealers in communities throughout Ontario, which is also home to the Honda of Canada Mfg. assembly plans that produce Civic and CR-V models. Honda dealerships in Ontario, which have a proven track record for providing maximum customer satisfaction, employ over 3,000 associates.
 
About Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a 2.874-kilometre (1.786-mile), 11-turn temporary circuit using the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions, food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports local charities. Your Ontario Honda Dealers Present Honda Fan Friday offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation.
 
Since 2010, event fundraising has raised over $1 million for charity. As one of Ontario's largest annual sporting events with the first race held in 1986 first known as the Molson Indy, it has become a prestigious meeting place for some of the world’s fastest race car drivers including past NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions like Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud and Will Power as well as Canadian racing greats Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens and more. Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding (March 8-10, 2024), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2025 Civic Hybrid (July 5-7, 2024) and BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 23-25, 2024).
 
For more information, visit hondaindy.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @IndyToronto or follow the event on Twitter @HondaIndy and Instagram @HondaIndy using #indyTO.
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Canada's Parker Thompson is back in action this weekend at Sebring in the #12 Vasser/Sullivan Lexus.
By: Vasser/Sullivan
March 13, 2024 

Sebring, Florida – The Vasser Sullivan Lexus team brings their RC F GT3s to Sebring International Raceway for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the second event of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. 2024 marks the 72nd edition of the 12-hour endurance race at the 17-turn, 3.74-mile historic Florida road course.
 
Lexus factory drivers Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat will race the No. 14 RC F GT3 this weekend, once again joined by endurance driver and IndyCar racer Kyle Kirkwood. Hawksworth, Barnicoat and Kirkwood have an endurance win together at the Petit Le Mans in 2022, marking the first endurance victory for Lexus and Vasser Sullivan. The driver trio will make their second 12 Hours of Sebring start together after finishing second a year ago.
 
Parker Thompson and Frankie Montecalvo are back behind the wheel of the No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3, with Aaron Telitz as the endurance driver to contest the 12-hour endurance event. Focused on securing the first GTD class win in the Sebring 12 Hour race and maximizing points for Lexus and Vasser Sullivan, this driver lineup will make their second start together in this event after finishing fifth in 2023.
 
Saturday marks the ninth time the Lexus RC F GT3s will compete at Sebring International Raceway. Lexus and Vasser Sullivan claimed victory at the Florida road course in 2020 with Hawksworth and Telitz winning a sprint event added to the IMSA schedule that year.
 
The Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring will be streamed live on Peacock starting at 9:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, with broadcast television coverage on USA Network beginning at 4 p.m. ET, running through 10 p.m. ET. To keep up with all the racing action, follow Lexus Racing on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok by using #LexusPerformance. 
 
Vasser Sullivan Driver Quotes 
JACK HAWKSWORTH, No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3
Can you explain your mindset heading into Sebring this weekend?
“I’m very excited to head to Sebring. It is such a historic and special event and one everybody has circled at the start of the year. We had a positive test in February with our Lexus RC F GT3s and we'll be looking to lock in and kickstart the rest of our season with a big rebound after the disappointment of Daytona. We have an extra special Mobil 1 livery for this event as well, which should look spectacular!"
 
BEN BARNICOAT, No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 
What is your outlook for the 12 Hours of Sebring this weekend?
“I'm really looking forward to getting back on track with the Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing team this weekend for the Twelve Hours of Sebring. None of our fans, nor anyone in the entire organization, deserved what happened at Daytona, so we're definitely heading into this race looking for redemption with both the 12 and 14 cars! As always, the team has been working relentlessly in the gap to give us the best race cars possible for the event. We had a really good test here, and given our strong P2 finish last season for myself, Jack (Hawksworth) and Kyle (Kirkwood), we're feeling confident to be in contention for our first Sebring 12 hour win.”
 
KYLE KIRKWOOD, No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 
Are you looking forward to getting back into the Lexus RC F GT3 at Sebring?
“I’m really excited to get back behind the wheel of the Lexus RC F GT3 with Jack (Hawksworth) and Ben (Barnicoat). There are a lot of things going for our Vasser Sullivan team, and after some misfortune at Daytona, all we want to do is get back into the fight. Sebring has always been a ‘what could have been’ for us, so with that, we know we have fast cars and we know we have the team to capitalize and gain that extra step to the top.”
 
PARKER THOMPSON, No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 
How are you feeling heading into Sebring?
“I haven’t been this excited to get back to a race track since I started my journey with Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing USA. We have some unfinished business from Daytona, simple as that! Our entire team has worked really hard in the offseason and coming out of Rolex 24, and we’re excited to show it as we get into the swing of things for the 2024 season. Watch out for the No. 12 SealMaster Lexus RC F GT3. We’re ready to take on the sunshine state and the famous 12 Hours of Sebring!”
 
FRANKIE MONTECALVO, No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 
What is the mood of the race team coming into Sebring?
“Sebring cannot come soon enough. The boys on the 12 car did a phenomenal job getting the car perfect after Daytona. All the drivers have put in the time between races to be more ready than ever. We have the best team, a great car and a great line up to go win this.”
 
AARON TELITZ, No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 
How does it feel to be back in the Lexus RC F GT3 at Sebring after some time off?
 “It always feels like way too long between Daytona and Sebring! The No. 12 team is hungrier than ever after the heartbreak at the end of the Rolex 24. Frankie (Montecalvo), Parker (Thompson) and I are ready for some redemption and to get our 2024 season back on track!”
 
 
About Lexus
The Lexus RC F GT3 enters its eighth season in the GTD class, and third year in the GTD PRO category, competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Over the last six seasons, Lexus and Vasser Sullivan have combined to earn 13 wins, 39 podium finishes and 19 pole positions with the RC F GT3. Lexus won its first full-season IMSA GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship on the strength of two wins and podium positions in nine of 11 races in 2023. 
  
Lexus' passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers. 
 
CANADIANS IN BOLD
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A total of 24 Canadians will be driving this weekend at Sebring, with 10 drivers in the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring on Saturday. (Photo-Pfaff Motorsports Facebook)
By: Chris Jameson/RaceCanada.ca
March 12, 2024 

Barring any late-night updates from IMSA (it happens), following is a list of Canadian drivers running at Sebring International Raceway this weekend.
 
Porsche Carrera Cup
Pro
# 9 - Zachary Vanier - JDX Racing Porsche 992
 
Pro-Am
# 26 - Roberto Tutino - ACI Motorsports Porsche 992
# 69 - Thomas Collingwood - BGB Motorsports Porsche 992
# 84 - Marco Cirone - ACI Motorsports / Mark Motors Racing Porsche 992
 
 
Mazda MX-5 Cup
# 55 - Jonathan Neudorf - BSI Racing Mazda MX-5
 
 
Michelin Pilot Challenge Drivers
GS
#34 Jesse Webb - JMF Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT GT4
#38 Thomas Collingwood - BGB Motorsports - Porsche 718 GT4 RS CS
#57 Daniel Morad - Winward Racing - Mercedes AMG GT GT4
#69 Jesse Lazare - Motorsports In Action - McLaren Artura GT4
 
TCR
#33 Robert Wickens - Bryan Herta Autosport - Hyundai Elantra N
#6 LP Montour - Montreal Motorsports Group - Honda Civic FL5
#76 Denis Dupont - Bryan Herta Autosport - Hyundai Elantra N
#93 Karl Wittmer - Montreal Motorsports Group - Honda Civic FL5
#98 Mark Wilkins - Bryan Herta Autosport - Hyundai Elantra N
 
 
Sebring 12 Hour
LMP2
#8 John Farano - Tower Motorsports
 
GTD
#12 Parker Thompson - Vasser Sullivan Lexus
#13 Orey Fidani - AWA Corvette
#17 Anthony Mantella - AWA Corvette
#27 Roman DeAngelis - Zach Robichon - Heart of Racing Aston Martin
#32 Mikael Grenier - Korthoff/Preston Motorsports Mercedes
#43 Scott Hargrove - Andretti Motorsports Porsche GT3R
#45 Kyle Marcelli - Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini Huracan GT3
#78 Misha Goikhberg - Devlin DeFrancesco - Forte Racing Lamborghini Huracan GT3
 
GTD Pro
#9 James Hinchcliffe - Pfaff McLaren
#64 Multimatic Ford Mustang
#65 Multimatic Ford Mustang
 
Be sure to check out Facebook Page throught the weekend for regular updates.
 
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Practice gets underway on Wednesday for the support classes at Sebring.
By: Chris Jameson/RaceCanada.ca
March 12, 2024 

IMSA schedule for Wednesday, March 13 at Sebring International Raceway
 
Race action gets underway on Thursday and will feature live stream of select races. We will post tune-in alerts on our Facebook Page.
 
Check out the complete list of Canadians racing this weekend at Sebring by clicking here.
 
8:45 AM to 9:25 AM ET
Practice 1 - Mazda Super Trofeo
 
11:25 AM to 12:25 PM ET
Practice 1 - Michelin Pilot Challenge
 
1:25 PM to 1:55 PM ET
Practice 2 - Mazda MX-5 Cup
 
2:10 PM to 2:50 PM ET
Practice 2 - Porsche Carrera Cup
 
3:05 PM to 3:50 PM ET
Practice 2 - Lamborghini Super Trofeo
 
4:05 PM to 4:25 PM ET
Qualifying - Mazda MX-5 Cup
 
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FEL has announced a secondary championship for SCCC and RCC competitors who compete at all four CTMP races.
By: FEL Motorsports
March 11, 2024 

St Catharines, Ontario - FEL Motorsports is thrilled to announce the CTMP Cup, set to debut during the 2024 Victoria Day SpeedFest and Labour Day Sprints weekends. Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), a track deeply ingrained in Canada's racing culture and pride, boasts a challenging layout that has fostered the careers of numerous great Canadian racers. Its intimidating, relatively unchanged track design rewards bravery while demanding consistency and smoothness. The CTMP Cup is a tribute to the tracks national significance to motorsport in Canada, and is a way to build and continue such a valued Canadian legacy at the only venue visited twice a season by the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) and Emzone Radical Cup Canada (RCC) both presented by Michelin.
 
The CTMP Cup is a separate championship within the SCCC presented by Michelin, covering all three classes, as well as the Emzone RCC presented by Michelin and the new Emzone RCC Masters class - a class dedicated to Radical competitors above 40 years old. Points accumulated through the two CTMP weekends, a total of four races (two per weekend), will determine the CTMP Cup winners.
 
 
The two-weekend format offers a chance for new drivers to compete in this micro-championship as well as a chance at redemption for participants who may have encountered challenges at other venues on the season calendar, like renowned street circuits; GP3R and the streets of Toronto. This promotes meaningful competition throughout the season, irrespective of the overall championship standings. Champions of the CTMP Cup not only secure the the title of being the fastest in the field at CTMP, but can also expect to receive exclusive prizing. Specific prizing details will be revealed by FEL Motorsports in the coming weeks.
 
"As a tribute to the significance of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park within our racing community and heritage, we are proud to introduce the CTMP Cup. This championship adds a unique competitive aspect to our platform while paying homage to the legacy of this iconic circuit, rightfully considered the home of Canadian Motorsport" said Chris Bye, President of FEL Motorsports.
 
Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the CTMP Cup, including detailed prizing information and updates on the upcoming race weekends.
 
About FEL Motorsports
FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL, the parent company of FEL Motorsports, has over three decades of experience in the automotive event industry working within Canada and the U.S by combining the expertise gained from working with luxury automotive brands with some of Canada’s most experienced motorsport personnel, FEL Motorsports executes premium race event weekends at tracks in Ontario and Quebec. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money.
 
For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com and watch the races on the FEL Motorsports Youtube.
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