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Podium Streak Continues for GMG at Road America

Author GMG Racing
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Date September 24, 2019

Continuing a strong summer and fall 2019 season, Global Motorsports Group (GMG Racing) would further continue their run of podium finishes by adding to the collection during Saturday’s round of competition in SRO GT4 America. Taking on double-duty during both the Sprint and SprintX events, Jason Bell would show strong in both, with a highlight of second in the SprintX category alongside teammate and GMG returnee Alec Udell.

“It was great to continue our podium streak,” stated GMG’s James Sofronas. “This weekend was all about spotlighting Jason Bell, and I’m glad he was awarded with a podium. Road America is one of the most challenging tracks in the world, and Jason drove very well. Having Alec Udell back in the fold was fantastic, and together it’s no surprise they were a repeated threat.”

Driving the No. 2 Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 in the SprintX category, Jason would welcome the driving talents of teammate Alec Udell. A veteran of GMG’s driver development system, where he won the 2016 Porsche GT-Cup title, the likable Texas native most recently took the title in the European GT4 Championship. Adding both pace and experience to the combination, the duo would enter Saturday’s Race One a strong contender.

After a strong start, Jason would hold his own during Saturday’s Race One, running competitive times with the lead pack as he ensured the car was kept clean for Alec’s closing stint. Following a strong stop, Udell would take the reigns for the closing half of the race, doing a remarkable job of working his competitors to advance to second where they would finish.

During Sunday’s Race Two, a similar race would unfold, with the duo well primed for another podium finish. Unfortunately, a pit penalty would relegate the team further down the order, ultimately finishing fourth.

In the series’ Sprint category, Bell would take on solo duties, gaining valuable track time in the process. During Saturday’s Race One, the Florida resident would maintain a strong pace to stay on the lead lap to take yet another top-10, while Sunday’s Race Two was unfortunately cut short due to an incident.

With one race remaining, the next round of SRO competition will take place at a new event for the series, heading to the adventures of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway road course. Official practice begins on Friday, October 18, with racing action on the weekend of the 19th and 20th.

GMG Returns to Watkins Glen Ready to Take on GT4 Ranks

Author GMG Racing
Images GMG Racing
Date August 31, 2019

Continuing a summer season that has seen the team take a multitude of victories and podiums, Global Motorsports Group (GMG Racing) will return to the SRO ranks this weekend at Watkins Glen. Competing in multiple GT4 categories, Jason Bell will return to the sprint ranks with his Porsche Cayman GT4, the SprintX division with Andrew Davis in another Porsche entry, and similarly CJ Moses will arrive with James Sofronas also in Audi R8 LMS GT4.

“We’re excited to return to the SRO ranks this weekend,” stated GMG team owner James Sofronas. “Our crew has been hard at work all summer getting us ready, and this weekend should serve all of our programs well. This will be Jason Bell’s first race after a great showing in Belgium, and of course with a veteran like Andrew Davis they should have a really good shot in Sprint X. We love having CJ Moses back in the paddock and hopefully we’ll continue to make progress together as well.”

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In the No. 2 Porsche Cayman GT4, Bell will compete solo during the weekend’s Sprint events. Having last competed solo in July as part of the debut of the new Porsche 911 GT2, the high speed twists and turns of the famed Watkins Glen road course should serve him well.

Not to be outdone, Jason will also team up with veteran Andrew Davis in a separate Porsche. A veteran of GT racing of nearing two decades, Davis joins the team as the 2011 Rolex GT champion, and the winner of a number of GT3 and GT4-based categories.

“I had an awesome time in Europe and we learned a lot,” explained Jason Bell. “Hopefully we will be able to transfer some of that newfound knowledge back to our remaining events in North America starting with this weekend. The goal is simple. Win!”

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In the No. 04 CrowdStrike/AWS Audi R8 LMS GT4, CJ Moses will once again return to the team with James Sofronas in the SprintX ranks. Enjoying a limited schedule in which Moses has been on a highlight tour of some of the country’s greatest road courses, a fun weekend is in store.

“Watkins Glen is the perfect setting to wrap up my GT4 race season,” said Moses. “We started by racing the CrowdStrike/AWS Audi R8 at two coastal street courses, followed by VIR in the rolling hills of the Virginia countryside. James and I both grew up in New York so it’s fitting we’ll share a car there – and hopefully we’ll also share another podium! James and GMG are going to prepare a great Audi to race at Watkins Glen. There’s a full field of GT4 competitors waiting for us – we’re ready!”

The Pirelli GT4 America SprintX Championship will compete at Watkins Glen International from August 30–September 1. Race One is set for 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday with Race Two at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. CBS Sports Network television coverage is set for noon ET on Sunday, September 8.
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