GMG Racing is back in action this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, kicking off its 2025 SRO America campaign with a multi-faceted effort across three premier championships. The team will field four entries in GT World Challenge America, GT America, and the newly launched McLaren Trophy America, bringing Porsche and McLaren machinery to the forefront of competition.
All three series open their 2025 seasons with back-to-back races Saturday and Sunday on Sonoma’s 2.52-mile road course.
Returning in Force with GT3
Leading the effort is Kyle Washington, who returns for a second full-season campaign in GT World Challenge America alongside co-driver Tom Sargent in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R. The duo competes in the Pro-Am class, looking to build on last season’s breakthrough win at VIR.
Washington will also contest a full season in GT America, piloting a second No. 32 Porsche 911 GT3 R in the single-driver SRO3 sprint race format.
“This marks my 31st season competing in SRO America, and I’m just as energized as ever,” said GMG Racing Founder and Principal James Sofronas. “Kyle is doubling down on his Porsche GT3 program, and we’re proud to support that with two full-season entries at the top level.”
Sofronas himself will make select appearances in GT America this season, starting with a confirmed entry at the 50th running of the Grand Prix of Long Beach next month in his No. 14 Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO2. He claimed his most recent SRO win in that car last year at Road America.
Also returning to the grid is longtime GMG Racing teammate CJ Moses, who will run a GT2-class campaign in the No. 58 Audi R8 LMS GT2, competing in as many rounds as his schedule allows.
“We’re excited to have CJ back with us,” Sofronas said. “He’s always a strong presence in the GT2 field, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he does this year.”
Debut of the McLaren Trophy America Program
Adding a new chapter to GMG Racing’s manufacturer partnerships, the team will campaign two full-season entries in the debut McLaren Trophy America series.
The No. 4 McLaren Artura, entered in the Pro-Am class, will be driven this weekend by Andrew Chinnici alongside pro driver John Capestro-Dubets, filling in for Kevin King, the car’s primary driver who is out due to a personal matter.
Sofronas will also compete in the Am-class with a solo drive in the No. 14 McLaren Artura Trophy EVO.
“This is a new and exciting step for us,” said Sofronas. “We’ve got five McLarens being delivered over the next six months, and this weekend at Sonoma is just the beginning of what we expect to be a long-term, successful collaboration with McLaren and McLaren Newport Beach.”
The cars were delivered to GMG Racing’s new headquarters at The Thermal Club just last week. With zero test mileage, the team had to convert them to Trophy specification in just three days before loading them straight onto the transport.
“Neither car had turned a wheel before we put them on the trailer,” Sofronas said. “But our team has always been up to the task, and we’re confident they’ll be ready to go for Thursday’s test sessions.”
Driver Development at the Core
Sofronas points to GMG Racing’s expanded presence at The Thermal Club as a key driver in the team’s multi-platform growth. With state-of-the-art facilities and access to world-class track time, GMG has deepened its client development programs across Porsche, Audi, and now McLaren platforms.
“All of this stems from the time we invest with drivers at Thermal,” Sofronas said. “Whether it’s Kyle building his GT3 experience or onboarding new McLaren Trophy drivers, the foundation is always strong preparation and high-level support. We’ve been busy all winter building out new programs, and now it’s time to go racing.”
Weekend Schedule & Broadcast Info
Testing kicks off Thursday, followed by official practice on Friday. Qualifying and race sessions begin Saturday morning:
Saturday:
• McLaren Trophy Race 1 – 12:05 p.m. PDT
• GT America Race 1 – 1:10 p.m. PDT
• GT World Challenge Race 1 – 3:15 p.m. PDT
Sunday:
• GT America Race 2 – 9:25 a.m. PDT
• McLaren Trophy Race 2 – 10:25 a.m. PDT
• GT World Challenge Race 2 – 3:00 p.m. PDT
All races will be streamed live on MAVTV and the GTWorld YouTube channel at youtube.com/GTWorld.
