Yokohama

Racing Series

IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama


The IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama is the largest single-make racing series in North America and each car races on Yokohama ADVAN ENV-R2 racing tires. The ENV-R2 is Yokohama’s environmentally-focused tire that replaces a percentage of petroleum with orange oil and natural rubber while still providing the maximum grip needed on the race circuit. The series is divided into two classes; the Platinum Cup, featuring the more powerful 2011 and 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, and the Gold Cup, which includes 2005½ - 2009 versions. The power unit featured in the 911 GT3 Cup car is very similar to the production engine of the 911 GT3 RS, with the same horsepower (450) and the same maximum engine speed (8,500 rpm).

HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER The Yokohama Hard Charger Award goes to the competitor that advances the most positions in their class during a race.

Teams/Drivers

  • Seth Davidow

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Sebring Platinum Winner - Round 1
    Car Number: #77
    Driver: Seth Davidow
    Positions Improved: 9
    Team: Topp Racing

  • Glen Gatlin

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Sebring Gold Winner - Round 2
    Car Number: #17
    Driver: Glen Gatlin
    Positions Improved: 3
    Team: Topp Racing

  • Carlos Kauffmann

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Miller Platinum Winner - Round 3
    Car Number: #24
    Driver: Carlos Kauffmann
    Positions Improved: 14
    Team: NGT

  • Mitch Landry

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Miller Gold Winner - Round 4
    Car Number: #54
    Driver: Mitch Landry
    Positions Improved: 5
    Team: Wright Speed

  • Jim Norman

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Montreal Platinum Winner - Round 5
    Car Number: #11
    Driver: Jim Norman
    Positions Improved: 8
    Team: TRG

  • Angel Benitez

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Montreal Gold Winner - Round 6
    Car Number: #30
    Driver: Angel Benitez
    Positions Improved: 2
    Team: Ansa

  • John Baker

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Lime Rock Platinum Winner - Round 7
    Car Number: #47
    Driver: John Baker
    Positions Improved: 10
    Team: AJR

  • Andre Cisneros

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Lime Rock Gold Winner - Round 8
    Car Number: #25
    Driver: Andre Cisneros
    Positions Improved: 1
    Team: NGT Motorsport

  • Mark Bullitt

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Mosport Platinum Winner - Round 9
    Car Number: #6
    Driver: Mark Bullitt
    Positions Improved: 8
    Team: Muscle Milk/Pickett

  • Richard Zahn

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Mosport Gold Winner - Round 10
    Car Number: #71
    Driver: Richard Zahn
    Positions Improved: 3
    Team: MGM Motorsports

  • Jim Norman

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Road America Platinum Winner - Round 11
    Car Number: #11
    Driver: Jim Norman
    Positions Improved: 11
    Team: TRG

  • Ludico Manfredi

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Road America Gold Winner - Round 12
    Car Number: #27
    Driver: Ludico Manfredi
    Positions Improved: 2
    Team: NGT Motorsport

  • Mark Bullitt

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Laguna Seca Platinum Winner - Round 13
    Car Number: #6
    Driver: Mark Bullitt
    Positions Improved: 9
    Team: Muscle Milk/Pickett

  • Michael Levitas

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Laguna Seca Gold Winner - Round 14
    Car Number: #36
    Driver: Michael Levitas
    Positions Improved: 4
    Team: TPC Racing

  • Seth Davidow

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Petit Le Mans Platinum Winner - Round 15
    Car Number: #77
    Driver: Seth Davidow
    Positions Improved: 3
    Team: Topp Racing

  • Madison Snow

    HARD CHARGER AWARD WINNER
    Petit Le Mans Gold Winner - Round 16
    Car Number: #62
    Driver: Madison Snow
    Positions Improved: 4
    Team: Snow Racing