INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 30, 2024) – Two weeks after racing at the Brickyard with their Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America program, Flying Lizard Motorsport is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend to close out the year with their multiple SRO America championship efforts. Though not in the championship hunt, the team has four entries competing to finish the season with wins in GT World Challenge America, GT4 America, and GT America.
“2024 has been a great season for many reasons,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “Although we aren’t in a fight for the championship this year, we have had multiple podiums throughout the season in each of the different classes we are entered in and we see so much potential for 2025. Indianapolis has always been a great track for us. We are already in the process of preparing for 2025, and we are looking forward to closing out the season on a high note.”
Fanatec GT World Challenge America
Race Length: Eight Hours
Classes: GTWCA Pro, IGTC Pro, and GTWCA Pro-Am
Race Start: 10/5 at 12:15 PM ET
Race Stream: YouTube.com/GTWorld
The headlining SRO America series will forgo the doubleheader format for the season finale, ending the year with the Indianapolis 8 Hour, the longest endurance race hosted at the famed circuit. The event combined the GT World Challenge series with the Intercontinental GT Challenge, bringing in a healthy dose of international competitors to join in the festivities. The No. 8 BMW M4 GT3 of Elias Sabo, Andy Lee, and Nick Yelloly will be one of 15 entries in the Pro-Am class, the largest class in the 25-deep field.
GT America powered by AWS
Race Length: 40 minutes
Classes: SRO3, GT2, GT4
Race Start: 10/4 at 1:00 PM ET, 10/6 at 8:35 AM ET
Race Stream: YouTube.com/GTWorld
The season-ending pair of races this weekend will see Damir Hot return to GT America with his No. 5 Nissan Z GT4. When he last ran in the series for amateur-rated drivers only, he finished in third place in both races, putting on one of the best drives of his debut season.
This weekend, Jason Bell continues to learn and adapt after the 2023 GT America champion made the step up from GT4 to GT3 machinery. The jump is not one to be underestimated, as competitors adjust to the advanced technology, faster cars, tougher competition, and physical and mental demands. Bell celebrated a well-deserved second-place finish in Round 9 at VIRginia International Raceway, showing the fruits of his progress in his rookie GT3 season. He’ll aim to conclude the year on a high note this weekend, racing the No. 2 Aston Martin Vantage GT3.
GT4 America
Race Length: 60 minutes
Classes: Silver, Pro-Am, Am
Race Start: 10/5 at 8:30 AM ET, 10/6 at 10:35 AM ET
Race Stream: YouTube.com/GTWorld
Damir Hot and Rodrigo Baptista will be the sole Flying Lizard entry in the GT4 America series this weekend, racing the No. 5 Nissan Z GT4 in the weekend’s doubleheader. The entry has three podium finishes in the second half of the season, showcasing the hard work of the drivers and team to improve with each race weekend.
EVENT SCHEDULE | All Times Eastern
All Races on YouTube.com/GTWorld
Thursday, October 3
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM GT America Practice One
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM GT4 America Practice One
2:20 PM – 2:50 PM GT America Practice Two
5:40 PM – 6:25 PM GT4 America Practice Two
6:45 PM – 8:15 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Practice
Friday, October 4
8:05 AM – 8:20 AM GT America Qualifying
9:50 AM – 10:25 AM GT4 America Qualifying
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Pre-Qualifying (Practice)
1:00 PM – 1:40 PM GT America Race One
3:05 PM – 3:20 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Qualifying Driver 1
3:27 PM – 3:42 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Qualifying Driver 2
3:50 PM – 4:05 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Qualifying Driver 3
5:35 PM – 5:50 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Pole Shootout
Saturday, October 5
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM GT4 America Race One
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour Pre-Race
12:15 PM – 8:15 PM Indianapolis 8 Hour
Sunday, October 6
8:35 AM – 9:15 AM GT America Race Two
10:35 AM – 11:35 AM GT4 America Race Two
About Flying Lizard Motorsports
Based out of Sonoma, California, Flying Lizard Motorsports is one of the most iconic sports car teams in motorsports, having celebrated ten driver and team championships, as well as competed internationally at the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times.
The Lizards burst on the American Le Mans Series scene in 2004, competing in the GT class until 2012. In 2013, the team moved to the GTC class, still competing in legendary events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2014, the team expanded its program to include running two Audi R8 LMS in the TUDOR Championship, and in 2015, again expanded the program to include two Porsches in Porsche Club racing. Flying Lizard closed out the season with a dominating win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill with Toyo Tires, a win they repeated in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The 2020 season proved the team’s most successful to date, earning four titles in the GT4 America championship. Flying Lizard Motorsports has proven to be a championship contender no matter the race series or race car. For more information, visit lizardms.com.
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