Both will Pilot the No. 62 Ford for Kevin Harvick Inc.

Harrisburg, N.C. (November 10, 2023) – Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today Josh Berry and Ryan Preece will join the team’s late-model program competing in races during November and December 2023.

Berry, driver of the No. 4 Ford in the Cup Series, will return to his roots competing in three Late Model Stock races behind the wheel of the No. 62 Ford Mustang. Berry will make his KHI debut on November 11 for the Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway where he will be paired for the first time with his Cup crew chief, Rodney Childers.

“I’m really looking forward to running the KHI late model,” said Berry. “Late Model Stock racing is something I’ve done a lot of in the past, so to get to do that with KHI and Kevin as they are rebuilding is going to be a lot of fun.”

In addition to this weekend’s race at Hickory Motor Speedway, Berry will also compete in the South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway on November 18 and the Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National Motorsports Park on November 26.

On December 3, Preece will climb behind the wheel of the No. 62 Morton Buildings Ford Super Late Model for the coveted Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. This will mark Preece’s second appearance competing in the late model crown jewel event.

“The Snowball Derby is a prestigious race for all those full fender guys, and me coming from the Northeast and open wheels, I almost feel like the outlaw,” Preece said. “That guys who is not from the series and I’m going to come in and try to take their trophy. Driving for Kevin Harvick and KHI, and representing Morton Buildings, it would mean a lot to me to bring the Tom Dawson trophy back to North Carolina and maybe back to Connecticut one day.”

The Fall Brawl and the South Carolina 400 can be watched live on FloRacing.com and the 56th running of the Snowball Derby can be seen live on RacingAmerica.tv.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.

Established in 2001 by NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana, Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Truck Series and ARCA Series through the 2011 NASCAR season. During that time, KHI earned 10 Xfinity Series wins, 45 Truck Series wins and three Truck Series championships, including two championships with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday, Jr. Following the 2011 season, KHI stepped away from full-time competition until its return in 2023.

— Race of Champions Management Negotiating ‘New and Improved’ 2024 Plans –

Elma, N.Y. – (November 10, 2023) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2024 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

Lancaster Motorplex has added Thursday, June 27th and Saturday, August 17th, Thursday, June 27th, the Race of Champions Modified Series will run the “Ol’ Boy Cup 60”, while on Saturday, August 17th, the Series will run the 35th Annual” Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110”. For the first time in the history of the event a lap sponsorship program will be established which will be managed by the families involved and distributed at the event.

Race of Champions Management is also able to announce the race dates for Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y.

Opening night at Spencer will be Friday, May 31st. A special event will take place on Friday, June 14th. Friday, July 12th. Friday, August 2nd, will be the traditional running of the “Whittaker Ford F-50” Race of Champions Modified Series race, 50-laps and $5,000-to-win. Friday, August 17th and the” Maynard Troyer Classic V” on Friday, August 30th. Full details on the running of the Maynard Troyer Classic V and the balance of the Spencer Speedway schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

Race of Champions Management is continuing to work on several traditional and potential “new” events, including a potential change for the Race of Champions Weekend.

Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” is also posting four Race of Champions Family of Series dates, beginning with Saturday, May 25th. Additional dates include Sunday, June 16th, Saturday, June 29th, and the end-of-season Saturday, October 5th benchmark event for the Race of Champions and Wyoming County. Full details of all events will be announced shortly.

“We are working diligently to get our entire schedule out to participants and fans,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions. “We know some things need to change so we are looking at everything and every option. We are in negotiation with several traditional venues as well as some venues new to the Series. This past season was an exciting one and we are just looking at continuously improving our product as well as giving racers and fans an opportunity to compete at premier events throughout the region.”

Race of Champions along with Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, Pa., and Evans Mills (NY) Speedway management are currently working on announcing their dates in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned as more dates become available for the Race of Champions Family of Series including the entire schedule release in the near future.

The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV, MAVTV Plus, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” The 74th annual Race of Champions weekend concluding with the running the 74th annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 will take place in 2024 and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

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Campagnano di Roma, Italy (November 10, 2023) – Embarking on its second season in the fiercely competitive Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship, Flying Lizard Motorsports is set to culminate the year in the picturesque Italian countryside. The championship will unite with its European and Asian counterparts to determine the ultimate world champions. The thrilling conclusion begins with the final doubleheader of the North American championship, scheduled for November 16-17, followed by the final showdown on November 18-19, where all three series will converge for the quest to claim the coveted world title. This finale event will feature the participation of all four Flying Lizard Lamborghini Super Trofeo cars, each aiming to conclude the season on a successful note.

“The World Finals for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series is such a great event,” reflected Program Manager Darren Law. “It is all about Lamborghini and great racing. It is exciting to have the opportunity to race a such great track in Italy. Last year the event was held at the Portimão circuit in Portugal and provided great racing and an exciting finish as Slade Stewart won the North American championship and almost won the World Finals. We still have a lot of racing to do, and it is a busy weekend with a total of four races in four days. Since neither the team or the drivers have been to Vallelunga, so we have all been studying the track, watching videos, and most of the guys have been putting in time on their simulators. We still have a shot to be on the podium with all our cars in both the races and the championship standings, so we can’t wait to get this event started.”

Hosting the prestigious event is the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi circuit, sitting 20 miles north of Rome, Italy. The 2.538-mile, 15 turn circuit was first built as a sand oval in 1959 but came to its present permanent road course layout in 2005. With fast straights and tight turns, the course will surely host exciting race action to close out the season.

In the No. 14 Lamborghini Super Trofeo pink unicorn entry, drivers Slade Stewart and Andy Lee enter the final race of the year in sixth place in the championship point standings with a total of 65 points. After winning the LB Cup class championship in 2022, Stewart partnered with Lee to advance to the Pro/Am class, which provided a strong level of competition. Their top finish to date is their second-place result in race two at VIRginia International Raceway. With a maximum of 32 points still within reach, the dynamic duo harbors aspirations of clinching third place in the final standings.

For the No. 68 entry of Chris Bellomo and Johannes Van Overbeek, they hold 60 points in the championship points tally, just five points shy of their teammates in the No. 14. Their partnership commenced with the team’s lone triumph of the season in Round One, followed by podium visits with a commendable second-place finish at Road America and a respectable third place at VIRginia International Raceway. This pairing also has the potential to close out the season from third place in the final standings.

Paul Nemschoff and Marc Miller have enjoyed a strong debut season in the single-make series, steering the No. 41 entry. Their journey has been adorned with podium finishes at prestigious venues like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen International, and VIRginia International Raceway. Currently occupying the eighth place in the Pro/Am point standings, they trail Bellomo and van Overbeek by just one point, also hinting at the possibility of concluding the season among the top three.

Representing Flying Lizard in the Am class up to this point, driver Tom Tait has exhibited remarkable progress in the No. 64 Super Trofeo car. His journey has included securing his first series podium at Road America, in addition to a pair of commendable fourth place finishes at Virginia International and Laguna Seca, along with a notable top-five finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As the season approaches its conclusion, Tom Tait has decided to make a change for the final round by having his coach, professional driver Guy Cosmo, join him for the final round of the US championship event. This will be the first time Tom Tait has entered the ultra-competitive Pro/Am class and Cosmo’s season debut with Flying Lizard in the Super Trofeo series.

The world finals are set to commence with test sessions on Monday, November 13, with the North American series’ final two races scheduled for Thursday and Friday, November 16 and 17, respectively. Subsequently, all three series will convene for the World Finals, which promises an electrifying showdown to determine the series’ top competitors. Notably, the Am and LB Cup classes will compete separately from the Pro and Pro Am classes, each vying for supremacy in two final races to crown the World Champions.

All the high-stakes action will be broadcast live on the Lamborghini Squadra Corse YouTube page, with live updates available through Flying Lizard Motorsports’ media channels.

Schedule | All Times CET

Monday, November 13 | Super Trofeo North America Finale Begins
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Test Session 1
11:20 AM – 12:20 AM Test Session 2
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Test Session 3

Tuesday, November 14
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM Test Session 4
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Test Session 5
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM Practice 1

Wednesday, November 15
9:15 AM – 10:05 AM Practice 2
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Qualifying 1
3:35 PM – 3:55 PM Qualifying 2

Thursday, November 16
1:45 – 1:50 PM Grid Walk
2:05 PM – 2:55 PM Race 1

Friday, November 17
1:10 PM – 1:15 PM Grid Walk
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Race 2

Saturday, November 18 | Super Trofeo World Finals Begin
7:40 AM – 7:55 AM Warm Up – Am/LC
8:05 AM – 8:20 AM Warm UP – Pro/Pro Am
10:15 AM – 10:35 Qualifying Session 1 – Am/LC
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM Qualifying Session 2 – Am/LC
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM Qualifying Session 1 – Pro/Pro Am
11:45 AM – 12:05 PM Qualifying Session 2 – Pro/Pro Am

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.

About Lamborghini Newport Beach

Lamborghini Newport Beach is the authorized sales & service franchise for Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. serving Orange County, California.

Representing Lamborghini since 2010, Lamborghini Newport Beach is continuously one of the top US retailers year after year. With many years of combined experience, their team of professionals has all the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist you with purchasing the Lamborghini of your dreams, or properly maintaining the one in your garage. All Lamborghini Newport Beach technicians are fully factory certified, and all sales staff holds master certifications. Their newly opened state of the art facilities are now located at 44 Auto Center Drive, inside the Irvine Auto Center.

About Emerald Center

Emerald center is a premier lifestyle and home furnishings retail mixed use center featuring IKEA and over 2 million square feet of mixed use development serving the Southeast Phoenix market. Emerald center is located at the Northeast corner of I-10 and Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ.

About Chandler Pavilions

Chandler Pavilions is the most successful retail power center in Chandler, Az. With Marquis tenants including Home Depot, Lowes, Sam’s Club, REI, Flemings Steak House, and over twenty restaurants l, totaling 2 million square feet of retail tenants. Chandler Pavilions is located at the northeast and southwest corners of I-10 and Ray Rd, Chandler Az.

— Ol’ Boy Cup VIII and 35th annual tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 on Deck at Lancaster –

Elma, N.Y. – (November 9, 2023) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2024 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

Lancaster Motorplex has added Thursday, June 27th and Saturday, August 18th. On Thursday, June 27th the Race of Champions Modified Series will run the Ol’ Boy Cup 60, while on Saturday, August 18 the Series will run the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110. For the first time in the history of the event a lap sponsorship program will be established for the event.

Race of Champions Management is continuing work on several traditional and potential “new” events, including a potential change for Race of Champions Weekend.

Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome has confirmed that the Spring Race of Champions Modified Series date remains on the traditional Mother’s Day Weekend schedule taking place on Saturday, May 11.

“Save-the-Date” with the “TBA” (To Be Announced) with more information in front of them include Saturday, June 29; Saturday; July 13 and the weekend of September 6th, 7th and 8th in addition to September 20th, 21st and 22nd.

Stay tuned as more dates become available for the Race of Champions Family of Series including the entire schedule release in the near future.

The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV, MAVTV Plus, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” The 74th annual Race of Champions weekend concluding with the running the 74th annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 will take place in 2024 and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

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• Racer, Philanthropist and In-N-Out Burger Owner and President, Snyder-Ellingson to be Honored for Her Commitment to the Future of Motorsports
• 36th Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration Presented by Toyota Racing March 11 – 12, 2024 in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (November 9, 2023) – Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, the Owner and President of In-N-Out Burger, has been named a 2024 recipient of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Bob Russo Heritage Award for her efforts to preserve the future of drag racing in the United States. In addition to her personal and corporate support of motorsports as the third-generation leader of California’s original drive-thru restaurant – which has grown into a beloved cultural icon – Lynsi is a dedicated philanthropist, devoted mother of four, musician and even a drag racer herself. She will be formally presented with the Bob Russo Heritage Award next March during the two-day 36th Annual MSHFA Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach.

Lynsi’s grandparents, Harry and Esther Snyder, founded In-N-Out Burger in 1948 and to this day, the business remains and will stay privately owned and family operated. After beginning at In-N-Out-Burger in 1999, Lynsi became owner and president in 2010 and is deeply involved with every aspect of the business.

In-N-Out Burger and the Snyder family have a long history of motorsports support and sponsorship, particularly in drag racing. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, Harry and Esther were part owners of Irwindale Raceway, about 20 miles east of Los Angeles, a track famous in part for its beloved In-N-Out-operated concession stands. But one of the most significant and recent contributions came under Lynsi’s leadership with the acquisition of the naming rights for the legendary Pomona Raceway, home since 1961 of the NHRA’s season-opening Winternationals.

A flagship motorsports facility in the Western U.S., Pomona was renamed at the beginning of this year the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The new partnership includes the naming rights to NHRA’s season-ending race at Pomona, which runs for the first time this weekend, November 9 – 12, as the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. In-N-Out’s all-in support of both the facility and its annual final race was also the catalyst for a long-term partnership extension with the NHRA that ensures the series will visit In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least 2033. At a time when many dragstrips are disappearing, largely due to population sprawl, saving Pomona is a supercharged boost to the sport.

The MSHFA’s highest honor next to induction, the Bob Russo Heritage Award is named in recognition of the longtime motorsports journalist and historian and is presented only by the recommendation of the MSHFA Board of Directors in recognition of the recipient’s contributions to motorsports.

“Classic cars, muscle cars, drag racing—they’re a huge part of In-N-Out’s culture and history,” Lynsi said. “I’m so grateful to the MSHFA for this honor and tribute to my family’s legacy and love for motorsports. My father, in particular, loved drag racing. He is the reason I began racing at 18 years old just one year after he passed away. I know he, along with my grandparents and uncle, would be especially proud to receive this award.”

Lynsi’s dedicated commitment to every aspect of the company’s operation is matched by her unwavering and selfless support, oversight and direction of all of In-N-Out Burger’s philanthropic efforts through the In-N-Out Burger Foundation – which was started by her Grandma Esther and Uncle Rich Snyder – and the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation – which was started by Lynsi and her husband Sean Ellingson.

A racer herself, Lynsi competes in the NHRA Top Sportsman class in a 1969 Chevy-Hemi-powered Chevelle. She is also the founder of the In-N-Out Burger “company band” .48 Special. Lynsi plays the bass and sings while her husband Sean plays the guitar in the group that is comprised of only In-N-Out management team members.

“In-N-Out Burger is an iconic brand, and it means a great deal to us that NHRA drag racing has been such an important part of their history,” NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. “Their sponsorship of our track in Pomona and our season-ending NHRA Finals continues that special car culture connection that has been so important to both organizations, and we’ve been thrilled to work with Lynsi and the entire team at In-N-Out Burger. She’s a passionate racer who loves drag racing and has a number of special memories at the Pomona dragstrip, and it’s been really special to see the impact In-N-Out Burger has already had at the historic facility.”

The Bob Russo Heritage Award was presented for the first time since 2017 earlier this year when Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris was given the honor during the 2023 MSHFA Induction Celebration.

Morris was just the 14th recipient of the Bob Russo Heritage Award in the 35-year history of the MSHFA, but that number will actually be increased by two at next March’s induction celebration. For the first time, the MSHFA Board has recommended dual recipients in a single year with a second worthy honoree in addition to Snyder-Ellingson set to be presented with the Bob Russo Award during next March’s two-day MSHFA Induction Celebration. The additional 2024 Russo Award recipient will be announced later this month.

“In-N-Out has long been committed to motorsports and California car culture,” MSHFA President George Levy said. “But Lynsi’s support of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip protects and elevates one of drag racing’s most cherished venues.”

The 36th Annual MSHFA Induction Celebration Presented by Toyota Racing will take place March 11 – 12, 2024 in Daytona Beach. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the MSHFA at www.mshf.com or contact MSHFA President Levy at (248) 895-1704 or glevy@mshf.com.

The MSHFA is housed in Daytona International Speedway’s Ticket & Tours Building located in front of the famed 2.5-mile DIS tri-oval. Access to the MSFHA museum is included with every Daytona International Speedway tour, which run throughout each day, or as a museum-only ticket. The museum is open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. nearly year-round except major holidays. It is visited by more than 100,000 guests each year from every state in America and countries all over the world. For museum tickets call 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MotorsportsHOF/ and Instagram and Twitter at @MotorsportsHOF.

About the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America: The MSHFA is the only hall that honors all American motorsports: cars, motorcycles, airplanes, off road and powerboats. Its mission is to celebrate and instill the American motorsports values of leadership, creativity, originality, teamwork and spirit of competition. Founded by Larry G. Ciancio and led by first President Ronald A. Watson, it held its first induction in 1989. Watson spent the next 30 years tirelessly building it into the nation’s premier such hall until his passing in 2019. The original museum in Novi, Mich., relocated to Daytona Beach, Fla., in 2016 and greets more than 100,000 guests a year. MSHFA is operated by the nonprofit Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame of America Foundation, Inc.

Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport Earns Fifth F4 U.S. Team Championship

AUSTIN, Texas (November 9, 2023) – With the 2023 Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda (F4 U.S.) season officially complete, Patrick Woods-Toth was crowned the Driver Champion, while Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport was celebrated as the Team Champion at the annual F4 U.S. Awards Celebration on Saturday evening. Bacon Zelenka was presented the Catherine Crawford Most Improved Driver Award, and Landan Matriano Lim was awarded the Omologato Perfectly Timed Pass Award.

F4 U.S. Driver Champion

The stars had to align just right for Patrick Woods-Toth (No. 27 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F4) to arrive on the F4 U.S. scene this season. While he was an accomplished karter with four-consecutive national championships, 12 months ago, Woods-Toth had never driven a racecar. A nomination from Motomaster Ron Fellows Karting Championship (MRFKC) led to an opportunity for Woods-Toth to attend the Radford Racing School F4 U.S. Scholarship Award School, and one thing led to another. After the two-day scholarship school, MRFKC sponsored a third “lapping day” for Woods-Toth, which gave him even more experience in the Ligier JS F4. From there, he tested with Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport, and ultimately earned an opportunity to compete in the first round of the 2023 F4 U.S. season. Leaving the weekend with three podiums and only two points behind the points leader, Wood-Toth and his team were able to put together the funding to finish out the year.

By the time the final checkered flag waved at the season finale, Woods-Toth was tied with Augie Soto-Schirripa (No. 24 International Motorsport Ligier JS F4) for the most wins in 2023 with four victories (Round 4 – Road America, Round 6 – Road America, Round 9 – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Round 18 – Circuit of The Americas), and led the series with 14 podiums throughout the 18 contested rounds.

“I’d like to start off by thanking the series, the series partners and all the competitors,” said Woods-Toth while accepting his trophy. “This really is a world-class series, and I feel very thankful and lucky to have taken part in it. Scott [Goodyear, F4 U.S. Race Director] has really done an amazing job. He keeps everything together and makes sure that we have a fair and competitive racing environment. Coming into this season, I didn’t even know that I was going to be racing cars. So, to be up here with this trophy and this amazing accomplishment is unbelievable—it’s been a roller coaster, to say the least. Thanks to Ron Fellows and Lynda Fellows, I got to do my first race. And you know, I thought that was going to be it, but Orlando came on with Carlo Fidani and he let us carry on with the whole season. The whole team has just been working so hard between all the races and every event to get a great result. To be standing here is surreal. I don’t have many things to say. Just thank you to everyone; this is an amazing accomplishment for all of us.”

As the 2023 Driver’s Champion, Woods-Toth has secured a scholarship to compete in the 2024 FR Americas season. Valued at $215,000, the prize package includes an engine lease, a chassis lease from Ligier Automotive, two sets of tires per event from Hankook Motorsports, and entry fees from Parella Motorsports Holdings, as well as $25,000 from HPD. Other prizes include a Bell Athlete contract, a carbon Bell helmet, a custom OMP racing suit, a bespoke Omologato timepiece, Haas F1 Team guest experience at the Miami Grand Prix, and an invitation to the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony at the conclusion of the season. In addition, Woods-Toth also earned FIA Super License Points to assist in his journey on the Road to F1.

F4 U.S. Team Championship

Fielding cars for both the F4 U.S. Driver Champion, Woods-Toth, and Driver Vice Champion, Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F4), among several others, Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport won their fifth F4 U.S. Team Championship. Averaging 6.3 F4 U.S. entries per race, the Dallas-based organization has been leading the team standings since the very first checkered flag of the season at NOLA Motorsports Park. Throughout 2023, Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport drivers have accumulated seven wins, 26 podiums and 67 top-10 finishes. The award was accepted by team co-owners Garry Orton, Teena Larsen and Gill Kaszuba.

“This was a big deal,” said Teena Larsen, co-owner of Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport as they accepted the team championship trophy. “It was a great season, but we are here because of the team. Gill [Kaszuba, co-owner], thank you for stepping up and managing the F4 side. We had so many drivers—I love all of you. Thank you so much for making history for us. Patrick [Wood-Toth], Jesse [Lacey], Titus [Sherlock], Alex [Benavitz], Hannah [Greenemeier], Jett [Bowling]—thank you. It was such a great season, and honestly, it was really teamwork. We could not do this without all of you.”

“All of the mechanics and the crew and the team just did an absolutely sensational job,” said Garry Orton, co-owner of Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport. “It just couldn’t happen without you. It’s so important to Teena, Gill and I that you know that. You work so hard, you put up with me—not too often, but I’m a grumpy bugger sometimes. I really appreciate it and thank you very much. To all of the drivers, thank you so much.”

“It wasn’t easy,” added Gill Kaszuba, co-owner of Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport. “This was a team effort. If we didn’t have the guys that we have, or the engineering, or the driver development side of things, things could have turned out differently. [Winning] means a lot to me. To see these kids do as good as they do, and we know that they’re going to go on and do great things—it’s very satisfying.”

Most Improved Driver

Bacon Zelenka (No. 45 Bacon Racing Ligier JS F4) was awarded with the Catherine Crawford Most Improved Driver Award. Selected by Ligier Automotive North America, Zelenka received not only a trophy, but also a $5,000 credit from Ligier.

“This year, we were kind of an inch deep in an ocean, but now I can confidently say we’re a foot deep in the ocean,” said Zelenka, reflecting on his season. “Overall, I’m very happy with our season and the progress we made—I’m excited to build on the knowledge we gained. It’s amazing to be chosen the most improved driver. It gives me a lot of confidence, and it reassures me that my efforts aren’t going unnoticed. My improvement doesn’t stop here, and it will never stop. I love the challenge!”

Omologato Perfectly Timed Pass Award

A new award in 2023, the Omologato Perfectly Timed Pass Award recognized the driver who picked up the most positions from their starting position to their finishing position throughout the course of the 18-race season. Landan Matriano Lim (No. 2 JENSEN Ligier JS F4) was recognized as the award’s winner with 64 passes this year.

“Racing is full of highs and lows, and I am so thrilled to finish on a high,” said Matriano Lim. “We didn’t get the results we expected in the standings, but I believe this award validates my capability as a driver. When presenting the award, John [Fippin, the event emcee] said, ‘This driver made 64 successful passes.’ I was absolutely shocked and thought, ‘That guy is insane! 64?!’ Then I heard my name, and well, as a racing driver, you do have to be a little insane. This Omologato watch is the only trophy I can wear every day that reminds me of such an outstanding achievement in my career.”

F4 U.S. will kick off its 2024 season, April 11-14 at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, La. For news and updates throughout the off season, be sure to follow F4 U.S. on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Prospective drivers wanting to learn more about F4 U.S., the #RoadToF1 ladder, and how to get involved in the 2024 F4 U.S. season should visit F4USChampionship.com.

About Formula Regional Americas Championship & Formula 4 United States Championship, Powered by Honda: The FIA-certified Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) & Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) are designed as entry-level open-wheel racing series offering young talent the opportunity to demonstrate their skills on an international platform while keeping affordability and safety as key elements. The Championships align with the global FIA development ladder philosophy of using common components to provide a cost-efficient, reliable and powerful racing structure as drivers ascend through the levels on their way to U.S. or global racing success. The F4 U.S. Champion is awarded a scholarship to compete the following season in FR Americas, while the FR Americas Champion is awarded a scholarship from Honda Performance Development.