ELKHART LAKE, Wis., (August 1, 2023) — Flying Lizard Motorsports is set to unleash its quartet of Lamborghini race cars as the team arrives at the fan-favorite Road America circuit for the next two rounds of the Super Trofeo series. Fresh off another podium performance at Watkins Glen International, the team will again race this weekend in support to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, looking to continue to climb up the ranks of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship standings.
“Road America has always been a favorite of the drivers, and we have had many successes there in the past,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “It is going to be interesting this year as the track has been repaved and produces very quick lap times. It is also tricky because anytime you are offline the surface is very slick, so good race craft will be important and passing will be a challenge. We always enjoy racing at Road America, the fans are great and the surrounding area is a lot of fun.”
The team’s recent success at Watkins Glen International, where they splashed to a podium finish, has added to their momentum and confidence. With the Road America event promising another exhilarating showdown, the four Lizard Lamborghinis will be sure to return to the podium that the team graced in 2022.
In the No. 14 pink Unicorn Lamborghini, Slade Stewart and Andy Lee have been shown to be a formidable new pairing this season, progressing as the entry advanced as the LB Cup championship-winning entry to compete in the more challenging Pro/Am class this season. The No. 41 of Paul Nemschoff and Marc Miller was the first effort to earn a podium this season, as well as the first duo on the team to return for a second time. The No. 64 of Tom Tait kicked off the season strong with a career-best fourth-place result, and continues his hunt for the illustrious first podium result in a highly competitive class. The No. 68 of Chris Bellomo and Flying Lizard veteran Johannes van Overbeek are the sole Lizard lineup to earn a win for the team, hungrier than ever to do it a second time this weekend.
Measuring a circuit length of 4.048 miles long, Road America is the longest road course on the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo schedule. Between its 14 turns, the Wisconsin track boasts high-speed straights and well-known sections like “The Carousel,” “The Kink,” and “Canada Corner.”
The adrenaline-packed weekend at Road America will feature the four Lizard entries participating in two practice sessions to dial in and prepare each race car on Friday, August 4th. The morning of Saturday, August 5th will host the qualifying sessions for each race, followed by a garage tour open to the public at 12:30 PM. Race one will begin that evening at 3:50 PM CT, followed by race two on Sunday, August 6 at 1:25 PM CT. Fans unable to attend the event can watch live on imsa.com/tvlive.
EVENT SCHEDULE | ALL TIMES CENTRAL
Friday, August 4
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Practice 1
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM Practice 2
Saturday, August 5
10:20 AM – 10:35 AM Qualifying 1
10:40 AM – 10:55 AM Qualifying 2
12:30 PM Garage Tour
3:50 PM – 4:40 PM Race 1 (imsa.com/tvlive)
Sunday, August 6
1:35 PM – 2:25 PM Race 2 (imsa.com/tvlive)
2023 Race Schedule
May 12-14, 2023
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Salinas, California
June 22-25, 2023
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen, New York
August 4-5, 2023
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
Road America
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
August 25-27, 2023
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
VIRginia International Raceway
Alton, Virginia
September 15-17, 2023
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 16-17, 2023
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi
Campagnano di Roma, Italy
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