(KMCom / Gavin Baker)
(KMCom / Gavin Baker)
Orlando (FL), March 4, 2024
One of the preliminary categories of IMSA, the main prototype championship in the USA, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America will have Brazilian driver Kiko Porto accelerating in the 2024 season with the Ansa Motorsports team. The 20-year-old driver has been making a mark on American tracks in the junior categories leading to the IndyCar Series. USF2000 champion and USF Pro 2000 runner-up, Kiko is now ready to take on GT cars. His debut is scheduled for March 13th at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida.
"I'm pleased to share this news. The opportunity arose and I seized it. I believe it will be a year that will bring learning and broaden my horizons. It won't be my first time racing in a GT car. I had a great experience in the NASCAR Brazil Special Edition last July. Now, it will be a whole season, and I confess I'm excited and confident. It's going to be awesome!" commented Porto.
The Brazilian driver will compete in the PRO category alongside Frenchman Nico Jamin. Like Kiko, Jamin was also a USF2000 champion and had titles in ProMazda, IMSA, and IndyLights in his resume.
In addition to the competition in North America, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo has two more tournaments: in Europe and Asia. Organizers also usually hold a World Final to bring together the best competitors of the year and crown the grand champion.
According to the calendar released by the event organizers, the first round will be held in Sebring, Florida, from March 13th to 16th. The other four races will be held at the traditional circuits of Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen, Circuit of the Americas, and Indianapolis.
Check out the complete calendar of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America:
1st round - Sebring – March 13th to 16th
2nd round - Laguna Seca – May 10th to 12th
3rd round - Watkins Glen – June 21st to 23rd
4th round - Circuit of the Americas – August 31st to September 1st
5th round - Indianapolis – September 20th to 22nd
Text by Natally Domingos / KM Com Assessoria
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The Brazilian driver charged through the field in Sebring, climbing from the back of the grid to P4 in PRO AM and securing pole position for Race 2.
Brasileiro fez grande prova em Sebring, saindo do fim do grid para a quarta colocação na PRO AM e larga da pole na corrida 2.
The Brazilian driver has been called to strengthen the Rafa Racing Team for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America opening round.
O pernambucano foi "convocado" para reforçar a equipe Rafa Racing Team na etapa inaugural da Lamborghini Super Trofeo Norte-Americana.