2022 GT World Challenge America explained

The 2022 Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS was the sixteenth season of the United States Auto Club's GT World Challenge America, and the fifth under ownership of SRO Motorsports Group.The season began at Sonoma Raceway on April 15, and ended at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 8.

K-PAX Racing and Andrea Caldarelli won the Pro category Teams' and Drivers' Championships for the second consecutive year, as Lamborghini won the Manufacturers' Championship. Racers Edge Motorsports, Mario Farnbacher, and Ashton Harrison won the Pro/Am Championships, as Harrison became the first woman to win a series championship in any category of GT World Challenge America. Triarsi Competizione, Onofrio Triarsi, and Charlie Scardina won the Am Championships as the only team in the category to participate in every round.

Calendar

The preliminary calendar was released on September 4, 2021, without disclosing the location of round two.[1] On October 10, 2021, the SRO announced that Ozarks International Raceway would fill the vacancy in the schedule, pending FIA circuit homologation. The round at Virginia International Raceway was also postponed one week to avoid a clash with the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans.[2]

On April 27, 2022, the SRO announced that the second round at Ozarks was relocated to NOLA Motorsports Park, due to the challenges related with infrastructure and supply chain.[3]

The Indianapolis 8 Hours once again served as the final round of the GT World Challenge America season. However, unlike the 2021 race where points were paid after three hours of racing to eligible teams, championship points would be paid at the end of the eight-hour distance.

RoundCircuitDate
1 Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CaliforniaApril 15–17
2 NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LouisianaMay 20–22
3 Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VirginiaJune 17–19
4 Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, New YorkJuly 22–24
5 Road America, Elkhart Lake, WisconsinAugust 19–21
6 Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, FloridaSeptember 23–25
7 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IndianaOctober 7–9

Entry list

TeamCarDriversClassRounds
Team Hardpoint[4] Porsche 911 GT3 R00 P. J. HyettPA4
Gunnar Jeannette
CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports[5] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo04 Colin BraunPAAll
George Kurtz
Ben Keating[6] 7
Qelo Capital/ DXDT Racing[7] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo08 Bryan SellersPA1–6
Scott Smithson
David AskewAm7
Valentin Pierburg
Scott Smithson
USALCO/ DXDT Racing63 David AskewPA1–6
Dirk Müller
Patrick AssenheimerP7
Dirk Müller
Bryan Sellers
GMG RacingPorsche 911 GT3 R032 James SofronasAm5
Kyle Washington
32 Klaus BachlerPA7
James Sofronas
Kyle Washington
K-PAX Racing[8] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo1 Andrea CaldarelliPAll
Jordan Pepper1
Michele Beretta[9] 2–7
Marco Mapelli[10] 7
3 Misha GoikhbergPAll
Giacomo Altoè1
Jordan Pepper2–7
Franck Perera7
SADA Systems/USRT[11] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo6 Steven AghakhaniP1–5, 7
Loris Spinelli
Tristan Vautier7
TR3 Racing[12] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo9 Ziad GhandourPA1–3
Michele Beretta1
Giacomo Altoè2–3
91 Jeff Burton[13] PA5–7
Corey Lewis
Jon Branam7
Ian Lacy Racing with G3 RacingAston Martin Vantage AMR GT312 Frank GannettPA1–6
Drew Staveley
Triarsi Competizione[14] Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 202013 Ryan DalzielPAAll
Justin Wetherill
Conrad Grunewald7
23 Charlie ScardinaAm1–6
Onofrio Triarsi
Alessio RoveraPA7
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
Winward RacingMercedes-AMG GT3 Evo33 Philip EllisP1, 4–5, 7
Russell Ward
Jules Gounon7
Conquest Racing[15] Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 202034 Alessandro BalzanP6–7
Manny Franco6
Daniel Mancinelli7
Cedric Sbirrazzuoli
ST Racing[16] BMW M4 GT338 Samantha TanPA1, 3
Nick Wittmer
Samantha TanS7
Nick Wittmer
Harry Gottsacker
Hero Life with Stephen Cameron Racing[17] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo39 Chris CagnazziPA7
Guy Cosmo
Shane Lewis
RealTime Racing[18] Acura NSX GT3 Evo2243 Michael CooperPAAll
Erin Vogel
Taylor Hagler[19] 7
Wright Motorsports[20] Porsche 911 GT3 R45 Jan HeylenPAAll
Charlie Luck
Elia Erhart[21] 7
AF CorseFerrari 488 GT3 Evo 202061 Conrad GrunewaldAm1–3
Jean-Claude Saada
Zelus Motorsports[22] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo88 Jason HarwardPA1–4
Madison Snow
Jason DaskalosAm7
Jason Harward
Seth Lucas
91 Jeff BurtonPA2–3
Corey Lewis
191 Jeff BurtonPA1, 4
Corey Lewis
Racers Edge Motorsports[23] Acura NSX GT3 Evo2293 Mario FarnbacherPAAll
Ashton Harrison
Christina Nielsen7
Bimmerworld Racing[24] BMW M4 GT394 Bill AuberlenPAAll
Chandler Hull
Richard Heistand7
Turner Motorsport[25] BMW M4 GT396 Michael DinanPAll
Robby Foley
John Edwards7
Andretti Autosport x Vital Speed[26] Ferrari 488 GT3218 Jarett AndrettiP7
Ryan Briscoe
Jeff Westphal
IconClass
PPro Cup
PAPro/Am Cup
AmAm Cup

Mid-season changes

Race results

Bold indicates overall winner.

RoundCircuitPole positionPro WinnersSilver WinnersPro/Am WinnersAm Winners
11 Sonoma #1 K-PAX Racing #1 K-PAX RacingNo Entries #45 Wright Motorsports #61 AF Corse[27]
Jordan Pepper Andrea Caldarelli
Jordan Pepper
Jan Heylen
Charlie Luck
Conrad Grunewald
Jean-Claude Saada
R2 #6 SADA Systems/USRT #1 K-PAX Racing #45 Wright Motorsports #61 AF Corse[28]
Loris Spinelli Andrea Caldarelli
Jordan Pepper
Jan Heylen
Charlie Luck
Conrad Grunewald
Jean-Claude Saada
2R1 NOLA #1 K-PAX Racing #1 K-PAX Racing #04 CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[29]
Michele Beretta Michele Beretta
Andrea Caldarelli
Colin Braun
George Kurtz
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
R2 #6 SADA Systems/USRT #1 K-PAX Racing #93 Racers Edge Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[30]
Loris Spinelli Michele Beretta
Andrea Caldarelli
Mario Farnbacher
Ashton Harrison
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
3R1 Virginia #1 K-PAX Racing #1 K-PAX Racing #13 Triarsi Competizione #23 Triarsi Competizione[31]
Michele Beretta Michele Beretta
Andrea Caldarelli
Ryan Dalziel
Justin Wetherill
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
R2 #93 Racers Edge Motorsports #1 K-PAX Racing #04 CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[32]
Mario Farnbacher Michele Beretta
Andrea Caldarelli
Colin Braun
George Kurtz
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
4R1 Watkins Glen #1 K-PAX Racing #96 Turner Motorsport #45 Wright Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[33]
Michele Beretta Michael Dinan
Robby Foley
Jan Heylen
Charlie Luck
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
R2 #6 SADA Systems/USRT #33 Winward Racing #04 CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[34]
Loris Spinelli Philip Ellis
Russell Ward
Colin Braun
George Kurtz
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
5R1 Road America #33 Winward Racing #33 Winward Racing #93 Racers Edge Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[35]
Russell Ward Philip Ellis
Russell Ward
Mario Farnbacher
Ashton Harrison
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
R2 #6 SADA Systems/USRT #33 Winward Racing #93 Racers Edge Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[36]
Loris Spinelli Philip Ellis
Russell Ward
Mario Farnbacher
Ashton Harrison
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
6R1 Sebring #1 K-PAX Racing #1 K-PAX Racing #93 Racers Edge Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[37]
Michele Beretta Michele Beretta
Andrea Caldarelli
Mario Farnbacher
Ashton Harrison
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
R2 #34 Conquest Racing #1 K-PAX Racing #45 Wright Motorsports #23 Triarsi Competizione[38]
Alessandro Balzan Michele Beretta
Andrea Caldarelli
Jan Heylen
Charlie Luck
Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
7 Indianapolis #33 Winward Racing #77 Theodore Racing with Craft-Bamboo #38 ST Racing #94 Bimmerworld Racing #88 Zelus Motorsports[39]
[40]
Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella
Raffaele Marciello
Daniel Morad
Harry Gottsacker
Samantha Tan
Nick Wittmer
Bill Auberlen
Richard Heistand
Chandler Hull
Jason Daskalos
Jason Harward
Seth Lucas

Championship standings

Scoring systemChampionship points are awarded for the first ten positions in each race. Entries are required to complete 75% of the winning car's race distance in order to be classified and earn points. Individual drivers are required to participate for a minimum of 40 minutes in order to earn championship points in any race. Race-by-race entries which only participated in either of the final two races of the season are not eligible for points.
Standard Points
Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points251815121086421
Indianapolis Points
Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points50363024201612842

Drivers' championship

DriverTeamSONNOLVIRWGLELKSEBINDPoints
Pro class
1 Andrea Caldarelli K-PAX Racing1111111473211Ret263
2 Jordan Pepper K-PAX Racing1124751515214337229
3 Michele Beretta K-PAX Racing11111473211Ret213
4 Misha Goikhberg K-PAX Racing3324751515214337209
5 Michael Dinan
Robby Foley
Turner Motorsport4415Ret2338RetDNS2WD1180
6 Philip Ellis
Russell Ward
Winward Racing5292112154
7 Steven Aghakhani
Loris Spinelli
SADA Systems/USRT2175387814RetDNSRet115
8 Giacomo Altoè K-PAX Racing3330
9 Dirk Müller
Bryan Sellers
USALCO/ DXDT RacingRet0
Pro/Am class
1 Mario Farnbacher
Ashton Harrison
Racers Edge Motorsports11642Ret10133435135212
2 Jan Heylen
Charlie Luck
Wright Motorsports651694819667412207
3 Bill Auberlen
Chandler Hull
Bimmerworld Racing8146512411455Ret53195
4 Colin Braun
George Kurtz
CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports773613221Ret126716185
5 Ryan Dalziel
Justin Wetherill
Triarsi CompetizioneRet1291031175DNSDNS13610110
6 Michael Cooper
Erin Vogel
RealTime Racing1298119Ret41097RetDNS1593
7 Bryan Sellers
Scott Smithson
Qelo Capital/ DXDT Racing1320137169613749884
8 David Askew
Dirk Müller
USALCO/ DXDT RacingRet10Ret1556511811111184
9 Jeff Burton
Corey Lewis
Zelus Motorsports919101315RetRetDNS78
TR3 RacingRet98108
10 Ziad Ghandour TR3 Racing1687861254
11 Giacomo Altoè TR3 Racing7861240
12 Frank Gannett
Drew Staveley
Ian Lacy Racing with G3 Racing181311161014DNSDNS1010121238
13 James Sofronas
Kyle Washington
GMG Racing924
14 Samantha Tan
Nick Wittmer
ST Racing1011RetDNS16
15 Michele Beretta TR3 Racing16814
16 Jason Harward
Madison Snow
Zelus Motorsports1716Ret1214RetRet129
17 P. J. Hyett
Gunnar Jeannette
Team Hardpoint12DNS4
18 Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
Triarsi CompetizioneRet0
Am class
1 Charlie Scardina
Onofrio Triarsi
Triarsi Competizione151812141113106118109286
2 Conrad Grunewald
Jean-Claude Saada
AF Corse14151417RetDNS86
3 Jason Harward Zelus Motorsports1350
4 David Askew
Scott Smithson
Qelo Capital/ DXDT Racing1836
5 James Sofronas
Kyle Washington
GMG Racing121336
DriverTeamSONNOLVIRWGLELKSEBINDPoints
Source: [41]
Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap
Notes

Teams' championship

TeamManufacturerSONNOLVIRWGLELKSEBINDPoints
Pro class
1 K-PAX Racing Lamborghini111111714221111296
2 Turner Motorsport BMW4415Ret2338RetDNS2WD3189
3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG5292114156
4 SADA Systems/ USRT Mercedes-AMG2175387814RetDNSRet126
5 USALCO/ DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMGRet
Pro/Am class
1 Racers Edge Motorsports Acura11642Ret10133435139216
2 Wright Motorsports Porsche651694819667416207
3 Bimmerworld Racing BMW8146512411455Ret56197
4 CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports Mercedes-AMG773613221Ret126720187
5 Qelo Capital/ DXDT Racing
USALCO/ DXDT Racing
Mercedes-AMG1310137565117498124
6 Triarsi Competizione FerrariRet1291031175DNSDNS13614114
7 TR3 Racing Lamborghini16878612Ret981012112
8 RealTime Racing Acura1298119Ret41097RetDNS1995
9 Ian Lacy Racing with G3 Racing Aston Martin181311161014DNSDNS1010121248
10 Zelus Motorsports Lamborghini916101214RetRet1226
11 GMG Racing Porsche1324
12 ST Racing BMW1011RetDNS16
13 Team Hardpoint Porsche12DNS6
Am class
1 Triarsi Competizione Ferrari15181214111310611810986
2 AF Corse Ferrari14151417RetDNS86
3 Zelus Motorsports Lamborghini1750
4 GMG Racing Porsche121336
= Qelo Capital/ DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG1836
DriverTeamSONNOLVIRWGLELKSEBINDPoints
Source:

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: European and American series among first set of 2022 calendars confirmed by SRO Motorsports Group. September 4, 2021. gt-world-challenge-europe.com. SRO Motorsports Group. September 4, 2021.
  2. News: Ozarks Round Confirmed in Updated 2022 Schedule. October 10, 2021. Lloyd. Daniel. sportscar365.com. John Dagys Media. October 11, 2021.
  3. News: SRO America Schedule Update. April 27, 2022. SRO Motorsports Group. April 27, 2022.
  4. News: GT World Challenge America Watkins Glen rewind. July 25, 2022. racer.com. James. Richard S.. July 26, 2022.
  5. News: CrowdStrike Racing Switch To Riley Motorsports For 2022 SRO America Campaign. December 4, 2021. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. December 4, 2021.
  6. News: Defending Indy 8H Winner Audi Absent from 25-Car Entry. September 29, 2022. sportscar365.com. Dagys. John. John Dagys Media. September 29, 2022.
  7. News: DXDT Racing Enters a Pair of Mercedes-AMG GT3s For GTWC America. February 15, 2022. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. February 15, 2022.
  8. News: K-PAX Enters 24H Spa With Factory-Supported Lamborghini. February 10, 2022. sportscar365.com. Dagys. John. John Dagys Media. February 10, 2022.
  9. News: New Orleans Hosts GT Racing After Strong Season Opener in Sonoma. May 13, 2022. gt-world-challenge-america.com. SRO Motorsports Group America. May 16, 2022.
  10. Web site: September 30, 2022. K-PAX Racing Names 2022 Indy Line-Up: Team welcomes back Mapelli; Perera makes team debu . October 1, 2022. Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AW . en-US.
  11. News: Aghakhani & Spinelli For Full Season AMG Effort. December 19, 2021. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. December 19, 2021.
  12. Web site: Wine Country Hosts Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS Season Opener at Sonoma Raceway. April 8, 2022. gt-world-challenge-europe.com. SRO Motorsports Group. April 8, 2022.
  13. Web site: 20 Cars Entered For GT World Challenge Road America Weekend. August 12, 2022. R.J.. O'Connell. dailysportscar.com. August 20, 2022.
  14. News: Triarsi Competition Confirm Two-Car GT World Challenge America Ferrari Entry. December 1, 2021. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. December 1, 2021.
  15. News: Conquest Racing GT3 Debut In Sebring, Preparations Underway For Full-Time 2023 Effort. September 22, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. September 25, 2022.
  16. News: ST Racing Confirms BMW M4 GT3 For GT World Challenge America. December 21, 2021. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. December 21, 2021.
  17. News: Cagnazzi, Cosmo, Lewis Team Up in Mercedes-AMG for Indy 8H. September 28, 2022. sportscar365.com. Dagys. John. John Dagys Media. September 28, 2022.
  18. News: RealTime Racing Returns to GT World Challenge America. February 11, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. RJ. February 11, 2022.
  19. News: RealTime Racing Completes Indy Lineup With Taylor Hagler. October 4, 2022. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. October 4, 2022.
  20. News: Wright Motorsports Return To Defend GT World Challenge America Titles. March 30, 2022. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. March 30, 2022.
  21. News: Wright Motorsports Add Erhart To Indy 8 Hour Line-up. October 4, 2022. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. October 4, 2022.
  22. News: Zelus expands in SRO America for 2022. February 22, 2022. racer.com. James. Richard S.. February 22, 2022.
  23. News: Racers Edge Acura For Ashton Harrison & Mario Farnbacher In GT World Challenge America. January 4, 2022. dailysportscar.com. Goodwin. Graham. January 4, 2022.
  24. News: GT World Challenge America: BimmerWorld Racing präsentiert Programm für 2022. GT World Challenge America: BimmerWorld Racing presents program for 2022. German. February 17, 2022. gt-place.com. Phillipps. Robin. February 17, 2022.
  25. Web site: Turner Motorsport Begins GT World Challenge Season at Sonoma. March 30, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. March 30, 2022.
  26. News: Vital Speed, Andretti Autosport Team Up for Indy 8H Entry. August 26, 2022. sportscar365.com. Dagys. John. John Dagys Media. August 26, 2022.
  27. News: K-PAX Perfect in GT World Challenge America Race 1 At Sonoma. April 16, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. April 16, 2022.
  28. News: K-PAX Racing, Caldarelli and Pepper Seal Supreme Sweep in Sonoma. April 17, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. April 17, 2022.
  29. News: Caldarelli, Beretta Go Wire-to-Wire in NOLA; K-PAX 1-2 in Race 1. May 21, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. May 21, 2022.
  30. News: K-PAX Number 1 Remains Undefeated After NOLA Race 2 Win. May 22, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. May 25, 2022.
  31. News: Beretta, Caldarelli Take K-PAX's Fifth In A Row In 2022 At VIR. June 18, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. June 30, 2022.
  32. News: K-PAX Number 1 Sweeps VIR, Remains Perfect Halfway Through 2022. June 19, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. June 30, 2022.
  33. News: Wright Motorsports Wins Chaotic Race 1 In Watkins Glen. July 23, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. July 26, 2022.
  34. News: CrowdStrike with Riley Motorsports Snatches Outright Race 2 Win At Watkins Glen. July 24, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. July 26, 2022.
  35. News: Winward Racing Wins Road America Race 1. August 20, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. August 21, 2022.
  36. News: Winward Racing Sweeps the Road America Weekend. August 21, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. August 21, 2022.
  37. News: K-PAX's Caldarelli and Beretta Return To Winning Form In Sebring. September 24, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. September 25, 2022.
  38. News: Caldarelli Clinches Consecutive Pro Championships as K-PAX Sweeps Sebring. September 25, 2022. dailysportscar.com. O'Connell. R.J.. September 26, 2022.
  39. News: Craft-Bamboo Wins Indy 8H; Mercedes Clinches IGTC Title. October 8, 2022. sportscar365.com. Dagys. John. John Dagys Media. October 8, 2022.
  40. News: Indianapolis 8H 2022. gt-world-challenge-america.com. SRO Motorsports Group.
  41. Web site: October 9, 2022 . Championship Points - GTWCA . October 11, 2022 . Timing Solutions Ltd..