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GMG Racing’s Fight Against COVID-19

Author	GMG Racing
Images	Johns Hopkins Medicine
Date	March 16, 2020

*Updated April 1st, 2020* As a society trying to navigate through these trying times, battling the COVID-19 outbreak, we at GMG want to reassure all of our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to follow the World Health Organization, CDC, and local authorities’ guidelines. The challenge we are all facing in our local communities – and in the nation and world as a whole – are beyond anything we’ve experienced in our lifetime. Our priority is the safety of our customers, employees and partners. With each day changing by the hour, we want to let you know that we remain steadfast in helping keep your vehicles safe and on the road, and our doors will remain open at this point but with only essential staff required to perform the necessary work, all while using extreme caution when interacting with customers & employees.

GMG is closely monitoring current conditions and taking necessary steps to continue delivering top-notch service while keeping a high level of safety and cleanliness to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our online store is up and running as well as our shipping and warehouse operations, but on a limited basis. Shipping and warehouse staff are constantly making sure that all appropriate health and hygiene standards are adhered to. We are taking steps to keep you and our staff safe during appointment drop off and pick up. We are offering a contactless drop-off and pickup to maintain appropriate social distancing. When you schedule your vehicle for repair or service, we can flatbed your vehicle from your home and deliver it back to you after service. Another option is our No-Contact Curbside Drop Off. Call us when you arrive and we will coordinate leaving your car & keys. We’ll do a visual inspection of the vehicle and email your quote and condition of vehicle upon drop-off. There’s no need to come inside – and we’ll simply repeat the procedure when you pick up the vehicle. Our mechanics are taking the utmost time and care in handling your car and using every precaution to maintain a clean and safe work environment. We are running a streamline crew for just essential service work to minimize the amount of people on site. Shop hours of operation will continue to stay the same, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, however it will be restricted to staff only. We will continue to do our utmost to serve our customers and partners to the highest delivery standard possible, throughout this entire period. We are all in this together, let’s hope and pray for better days ahead.

Lava Orange GT-Twins

Author	GMG Racing
Images	GMG Racing
Date	March 11, 2020

What’s better than a Lava Orange track toy? TWO Lava Orange track toys! One of our recent customers loves this color so much that he needed match his 991.1 GT3 RS with a GT2 RS. To keep them matching, he decided to upgrade them both at the same time.

Both cars sit on Satin Black BBS FI-R wheels, wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires, and are now equipped with GMG Carbon Fiber Dive Planes & GMG Window Air Diffusers.

We setup both of these cars with our signature track package! To keep him safe, we installed our GMG WEC Rollbars in Satin black, GMG Billet Harness Retainers, GMG Sub-Strap Mounting Plates, and Schroth Racing Harnesses.

Obviously we had to bump up the sound on this duo, so the GT3 RS received our GMG Titanium Center Section Exhaust & GMG WC-Evo Long Tube Headers. On the GT2 RS, we installed the GMG WC-GT Sport Exhaust.

Not only does this duo look and sound incredible, but they’ll be properly used regularly on the track! We had the honor of delivering these two incredible machines to him at The Thermal Club, and he was beyond excited!

The Cruise Missile Stallion: Novitec Ferrari 812 Superfast

Author	GMG Racing
Images	GMG Racing
Date	February 24, 2020

GMG Racing would like to introduce you to our newest shop build! We’re getting more in tune with our Italian side and changed things up a little with this beauty. We upgraded this stallion to not only look good, but sound great.

Installed on the exterior are the Novitec Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler Lip, Front Grill Trim, Engine Bonnet Air Vent Outlets, Mirror Cover, Side Skirts, Rear Spoiler, and Rear Bumper Trim. All of these Carbon Fiber additions really help an otherwise elegant and “subtle” Ferrari stand out.

This 812 now sits just right on 21″/22″ Novitec NF9 Forged Wheels with Novitec Lowering Springs.

To accompany the new look of this beast, also installed the Novitec Power Optimized Exhaust System, Novitec Y-Pipe, and Satin Black Tailpipes. This screaming Italian cruise missile is now ready to hit the streets in style. And maybe wake the neighbors on the way out..

GMG Racing Thermal GT Event and 935 Kickoff Party

Author	GMG Racing
Images	GMG Racing
Date	December 10, 2019

On November 22-24, The Thermal Club in Palm Springs held their first race event, the Thermal GT. GMG Racing showed an amazing presence, supporting 8 customer cars, including 4 new GT2RS Clubsports, a 2019 GT3 R, and two Audi R8 GT4’s. Not only did we have a successful racing weekend, winning overall, but we also showcased our newest addition to the GMG Racing fleet, the stunning and extremely rare Porsche 935! Last year, this beauty was unveiled at the historic Rennsport Reunion event, so it was only right that we debut GMG’s 935 at our stomping ground, Thermal! This track beast, which is based on the GT2 RS, bears an exposed carbon fiber body, and is limited to only 77 units worldwide & only 19 stateside!

In addition to debuting our new 935, we also had the honor of introducing our new Thermal Club Remote Racing Headquarters! We graciously opened the doors to our new Villa Garage to a select group of Track and Motorsport enthusiasts to show them how they can benefit from our GMG products and services. Whether you are a weekend warrior, a track junkie, or aspire to race wheels to wheel, we are your perfect partner for any track day at the Thermal Club. When you become a GMG client, you’ll be able to take advantage of not only our Motorsport Program, but you’ll have access to years of racing expertise and car prep, for both street and track.

We thank all of our clients and thermal members that made it out and we appreciate the endless support! Now, let’s tear up that Thermal track!!

GMG Ready for Home Race at Long Beach

Author	GMG Racing
Images	GMG Racing
Date	April 12, 2018

Returning to their home race just minutes from their Santa Ana-based shop, Global Motorsports Group (GMG) will arrive with two cars in search of further victories at the famed Grand Prix of Long Beach. Taking place on the 1.97-mile circuit, configured entirely out of city streets, Sunday’s Pirelli World Challenge race presents an opportunity for the team to add a third victory to their tally at the event. With Alec Udell joining in the premier GT3 class, and George Kurtz following in the GT4-based GTSA category, enthusiasm is high.

“We always look forward to returning to Long Beach,” stated GMG team owner James Sofronas. “This is the crown jewel event of the Pirelli World Challenge, and one where we have always shown well at. As our home race, we always have a large number of guests in attendance, and we’re always happy to showcase what we’re all about not only on the track, but also on the street and through our client experiences. We have to two great entries in Alec Udell and George Kurtz, and we have strong ambitions for both. Alec will be a strong contender as he always is, and thanks to everyone at LOCI this is a great opportunity for Alec to perform well. LOCI is making a big event out of the weekend, and we look forward to showing them what our team is all about. In GTSA, George is staged for a great weekend ahead, I’m sure he’ll love this track. Similar to LOCI, everyone at CrowdStrike will be in attendance to root for him, and we look forward to delivering another hard fought weekend.”

Driving the No. 41 LOCI / HKG Porsche 911 GT3 R, Alec Udell will take to the streets in the top-tier GT3 category, looking to conquer unfinished business after a challenging event last year. Returning to 2018 competition during the most recent event at Circuit of the Americas, Alec will arrive at Long Beach fully prepared to take his best result of the year. In the 2017 race, early contact would malign his efforts for a top result, something he hopes to move beyond this year. With unforgiving walls on all sides of the track, the Clemson University Engineering Student knows this is a race he’ll need to be cautious, but also quick.

“I’m a big fan of street courses and Long Beach is one of North America’s most famous events, so I am excited to be back at the Long Beach Grand Prix,” stated Udell. “I’m looking for a strong run in our Loci Porsche this weekend. We had good pace at COTA and I feel like we will be able to continue that momentum into this weekend.”

Driving the No. 04 CrowdStrike Audi R8 LMS GT4 in the GTSA category, George Kurtz will enter his very first Grand Prix of Long Beach with strong ambitions to show well in front of a large number of guests. With CrowdStrike also taking advantage of the unique venue and setting that Long Beach offers, the 2017 GTSA champion hopes to repeat his previous year’s success with a strong showing in Southern California.

“To be both participating in the PWC invitational and hosting corporate events at a home track for CrowdStrike is an opportunity we really couldn’t miss,” said Kurtz. “The Long Beach race location is very convenient to our Irvine office, and to many of our Southern California guests and board members. This will be a fun weekend for both business and racing for all of us.”

In addition to campaigning two cars, GMG will once again be on exhibit throughout the weekend in the famed Lifestyle Expo, an exhibit hall in the center of the track showcasing a number of vendors and lifestyle displays. GMG will not only have their team and racing cars on showcase, but also several project cars of assorted clients, as well as a demonstration of their numerous performance enhancement technologies.

Running as a joint event with the Verizon IndyCar Series, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, as well as Stadium Super Trucks, practice begins this Friday, April 13, with Sunday’s race taking place at 10AM. Live, streaming coverage will be available via world-challenge.com/streamvideo.

GMG’s James Sofronas Highlights Long Beach Weekend with Victory; Udell Impresses in GT Debut

Date	April 10, 2017

Competing at one of the most storied venues in all of motorsports, Global Motorsport Group’s (GMG) James Sofronas would highlight the team’s weekend with a class-victory during today’s Grand Prix of Long Beach, the second round of The Pirelli World Challenge. Not to be outdone, teammate Alec Udell would also impress in his GT category debut, taking seventh overall after going wheel-to-wheel with some of the biggest names in the sport.

“This was an incredible weekend for the whole team,” stated Sofronas. “While of course I take a lot of satisfaction in the victory, I’m honestly most encouraged with our overall performance all weekend. A top-10 overall is really tough with the level of competition in the series, but we were able to deliver just that for both cars. Alec in his ‘pro’ debut in the GT category couldn’t have been more impressive. These are some of the biggest names in the scene and he was completely un-phased, which shows just how talented he is. Overall this is a complete testament to all of the guys here, as we’ve really made a lot of progress with our Porsches and it’s great to reap the rewards. To do it in front of our home crowd is even sweeter.”

Driving in the series’ GTA category, Sofronas came in to the weekend as a clear contender for victory in the No. 14 Mobil 1 / The Thermal Club / 5.11 Tactical Porsche 911 GT3 R. Throughout the weekend’s practice sessions, the Southern California local repeatedly proved fastest in class, rewarded during Saturday’s qualifying session with pole position. By time race day came, James’ pace was immediately evident, however what set his weekend apart from previous rounds was his speed relative to the faster-ranked GT category. Avoiding first-lap calamity in the field around him, Sofronas threatened for a Top-10 overall throughout his run, ultimately capitalizing on an incident in front of him which would result in not only a GTA-class victory, but a 10th place finish overall.

This would rank as Sofronas’ third victory at Long Beach, and in front of a home crowd of over 100,000; showcasing the talent and depth of the team.

In the GT category, team development graduate Alec Udell once again impressed with a seventh-place finish. Having been bumped up from the GTA ranks after a dominant performance in St. Petersburg, the Clemson University Engineering student took his first turn ranked equally with some of the biggest names in the sport, including an international roster of factory-hired drivers.

For the 20-year old, a fairly quiet weekend in the No. 17 Euroworld Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R was actually the theme of his event. Running within the Top-10 throughout practice, Alec would qualify eighth for the race, the second-fastest Porsche and out-qualifying multiple factory drivers. During the race, Udell would once again demonstrate the experience of a veteran, avoiding first lap chaos, and engaging in a race-long battle with multiple marques for the entire race. The biggest adventure for Alec came in the closing laps when, battling with multi-time series champion and former LeMans winner Johnny O’Connell, a hotly contested battle for position ended in tears for O’Connell, with the Cadillac factory-driver making a daring move on Alec resulting in contact, ultimately putting O’Connell in to the wall but with Alec able to continue to seventh.

For Udell, yet another strong performance demonstrates his place among the top in the series.

“I’m extremely happy with the weekend,” stated Udell. “We knew the competition would be strong, and at an event like Long Beach you have so little time to practice that you have to maximize everything. Luckily, GMG did an incredible job getting us prepared as well as showing up ready, and coming in on top of the weekend was critical. I couldn’t be more thankful to Euroworld Motorsports for making this entire project possible, Frank Lee and everyone in the organization have been instrumental, and we know we can only get better.”

With another great weekend behind, the focus now shifts to the first SprintX event of the year, taking place at VIRginia International Raceway in just three weeks’ time. As the first multi-driver race of the year, Sofronas will welcome co-driver Laurens Vanthoor to the fold, with Udell joining Preston Calvert and his Calvert Dynamics organization, which will run under the GMG umbrella. Practice begins on Friday, April 28, with races running throughout the weekend of the 29th and 30th.

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