2016 SprintX GT Championship Series

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The 2016 SprintX GT Championship Series was the inaugural season of the SprintX GT Championship Series. The series was managed by WC Vision and sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). On May 28, 2015 WC Vision announced it would be launching the SprintX GT Championship Series as a support series of the Pirelli World Challenge. Similar to GT races in the PWC, SprintX races had a sprint format as races were 60 minutes in length. The difference between PWC GT races and SprintX races was that SprintX races featured mandatory driver and tire changes. [1]

Contents

Schedule

The season comprised three rounds and all rounds were in support of the Pirelli World Challenge. On the same day WC Vision announced the launch of the series, they announced the series would be run during all "headliner" event weekends of the PWC [1] - the calendar of the 2016 PWC season was announced on November 3, 2015. [2] Later WC Vision decided the series would not run during the season opener of the PWC at Austin and during the PWC weekend at Lime Rock Park.

RoundDateEventCircuitLocation
1May 19–22Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Grand Prix presented by Audi Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, Ontario
2August 11–14Grand Prix of Utah Motorsports Campus presented by EnergySolutions Utah Motorsports Campus Tooele, Utah
3October 7–9MRLS Grand Prix presented by Nissan Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, California

Entry list

GT

ConstructorTeamCarNo.DriverClassRounds
Aston Martin De La Torre Racing V12 Vantage GT3 4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lars ViljoenS1
Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge De La TorreS
243
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lars ViljoenS
Audi Stephen Cameron Racing R8 LMS ultra 19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kyle MarcelliP3
Flag of the United States.svg Drew RegitzS
M1 GT Racing R8 LMS 23 Flag of the United States.svg Walt BowlinS1–2 [N 1]
Flag of the United States.svg Guy Cosmo P1
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Ostella S2–3 [N 1]
Flag of South Africa.svg Dion von Moltke P
R8 LMS ultra 691
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Ostella S
DXDT Racing63 Flag of the United States.svg David AskewS2
Flag of the United States.svg James BurkeS
BMW Mills Racing Z4 GT3 46 Flag of the United States.svg Michael MillsSAll
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kuno WittmerP1–2
Flag of the United States.svg John Edwards P3
Dodge Lone Star Racing Viper GT3-R 80 Flag of the United States.svg Dan KnoxS3
Flag of the United States.svg Mike SkeenP
McCann Racing82 Flag of the United States.svg Jim McCannS3
Flag of the United States.svg Michael McCannS
Porsche Global Motorsports Group 911 GT3 R 14 Flag of the United States.svg Brent HoldenSAll
Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun P1
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas S2
Flag of the United States.svg Alec UdellS3
Black Swan Racing 54 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Pappas S3
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Pilgrim P
Alex Job Racing 79 Flag of the United States.svg Gunnar Jeannette P3
Flag of the United States.svg Cooper MacNeil S
Calvert Dynamics98 Flag of the United States.svg Preston CalvertS2–3
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Lewis P
Flying Lizard Motorsports 451 Flag of the United States.svg Darren Law P3
Flag of the United States.svg Andy WilzochS
Sources: [3] [4] [5]
IconClass
PPro
SSportsman
Notes
  1. 1 2 Walt Bowlin and Dion von Moltke entered in the same car at Round 2. Bowlin participated in Race 1, while Von Moltke participated in Race 2. David Ostella was the other driver in both races.

GT Cup

ConstructorTeamCarNo.DriverClassRounds
Lamborghini DXDT Racing Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo 10 Flag of Brazil.svg Enrique Bernoldi P3
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff BurtonS
63 Flag of the United States.svg David AskewS3
Flag of the United States.svg James BurkeS
Porsche ANSA Motorsports 911 GT3 Cup 27 Flag of Italy.svg Ludovico ManfrediS3
Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Summerton S
Source: [5]

GTS

ConstructorTeamCarNo.DriverClassRounds
Aston Martin TRG-AMR Vantage GT4 04 Flag of the United States.svg Kenton Koch S3
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz S
07 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Max RiddleSAll
Flag of the United States.svg Kris WilsonP
7 Flag of the United States.svg Craig LyonsS3
Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Merrill S
09 Flag of the United States.svg Jason AlexandridisSAll
Flag of the United States.svg Derek DeBoerS
77 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon DavisP3
Flag of the United States.svg Greg MilzcikS
Stephen Cameron Racing5 Flag of the United States.svg Ari BaloghS3
Flag of the United States.svg Greg LiefoogheS
Ford Calvert Dynamics Mustang Boss 302 37 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew AquilanteS3
Flag of the United States.svg Kurt RezzetanoS
Ginetta Performance Motorsports Group G55 GT4 29 Flag of the United States.svg Parker ChaseS2–3
Flag of the United States.svg Harry GottsackerS
KTM ANSA Motorsports X-Bow GT4 12 Flag of the United States.svg Brett SandbergS3
Flag of the United States.svg Jason WolfeS
Maserati JCR Motorsports GranTurismo MC 66 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff CourtneyS3
Flag of the United States.svg Greg PalmerS
Porsche Global Motorsports Group Cayman GT4 Clubsport 4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Matt Halliday P3
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas S
SIN Racers Edge Motorsports R1 GT4 45 Flag of the United States.svg Chris BeaufaitS1, 3
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg James VanceS1
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Heckert S3
54 Flag of the United States.svg Chris BeaufaitS2
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Heckert S
Sources: [3] [4] [5]

Race results

RoundCircuitGT Winning CarGT Cup Winning CarGTS Winning Car
GT Winning DriversGT Cup Winning DriversGTS Winning Drivers
1R1 Mosport #46 BMW Z4 GT3 No entries#07 Aston Martin Vantage GT4
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Mills
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kuno Wittmer
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Max Riddle
Flag of the United States.svg Kris Wilson
R2#46 BMW Z4 GT3 #07 Aston Martin Vantage GT4
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Mills
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kuno Wittmer
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Max Riddle
Flag of the United States.svg Kris Wilson
2R1 Utah #98 Porsche 911 GT3 R #09 Aston Martin Vantage GT4
Flag of the United States.svg Preston Calvert
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Jason Alexandridis
Flag of the United States.svg Derek DeBoer
R2#98 Porsche 911 GT3 R #07 Aston Martin Vantage GT4
Flag of the United States.svg Preston Calvert
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Lewis
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Max Riddle
Flag of the United States.svg Kris Wilson
3R1 Laguna Seca #19 Audi R8 LMS ultra #63 Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo #37 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kyle Marcelli
Flag of the United States.svg Drew Regitz
Flag of the United States.svg David Askew
Flag of the United States.svg James Burke
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Aquilante
Flag of the United States.svg Kurt Rezzetano
R2#46 BMW Z4 GT3 #10 Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo #37 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Flag of the United States.svg John Edwards
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Mills
Flag of Brazil.svg Enrique Bernoldi
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Burton
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Aquilante
Flag of the United States.svg Kurt Rezzetano

Championship standings

Drivers' championships

Points were awarded based on finishing positions as shown in the chart below. Points were awarded to the driver behind the wheel at the 25-minute mark (when Pit Lane opens for mandatory tire and driver changes) and to the driver behind the wheel at the finish. [6]

Position12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940
Race1109890848076726864605754514845434139373533312927252321191715131197654321

GT

Pos.DriverCar MOS MOS UTA UTA LAG LAG Points
25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m
Pro
1 Flag of South Africa.svg Dion von Moltke Audi R8 LMS ultra 13438
Audi R8 LMS 287
2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kuno Wittmer BMW Z4 GT3 1422390
3 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Lewis Porsche 911 GT3 R 1158368
4 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun Porsche 911 GT3 R 31200
5 Flag of the United States.svg Guy Cosmo Audi R8 LMS 42182
6 Flag of the United States.svg John Edwards BMW Z4 GT3 42182
7 Flag of the United States.svg Gunnar Jeannette Porsche 911 GT3 R 33180
8 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Pilgrim Porsche 911 GT3 R 74156
9 Flag of the United States.svg Darren Law Porsche 911 GT3 R 95144
10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kyle Marcelli Audi R8 LMS ultra 1DNS110
11 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Skeen Dodge Viper GT3-R 2DNS98
Sportsman
1 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Mills BMW Z4 GT3 212341590
2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Ostella Audi R8 LMS ultra 23550
Audi R8 LMS 4323
3 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Holden Porsche 911 GT3 R 324486500
4 Flag of the United States.svg Preston Calvert Porsche 911 GT3 R 3178340
5 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge De La Torre Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 55105300
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lars Viljoen Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 55106296
7 Flag of the United States.svg Walt Bowlin Audi R8 LMS 445248
8 Flag of the United States.svg James Burke Audi R8 LMS ultra 15190
9 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Pappas Porsche 911 GT3 R 32188
10 Flag of the United States.svg Alec Udell Porsche 911 GT3 R 61186
11 Flag of the United States.svg Cooper MacNeil Porsche 911 GT3 R 17182
12 Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas Porsche 911 GT3 R 34174
13 Flag of the United States.svg David Askew Audi R8 LMS ultra 55160
14 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Wilzoch Porsche 911 GT3 R 94148
15 Flag of the United States.svg Dan Knox Dodge Viper GT3-R 5DNS80
16 Flag of the United States.svg Drew Regitz Audi R8 LMS ultra 6DNS76
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McCann Dodge Viper GT3-R WthWth0
Flag of the United States.svg Michael McCann Dodge Viper GT3-R WthWth0
Pos.DriverCar25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60mPoints
MOS MOS UTA UTA LAG LAG
ColorResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
Green4th & 5th place
Light Blue6th–10th place
Dark BlueFinished
(Outside Top 10)
PurpleDid not finish
RedDid not qualify
(DNQ)
BrownWithdrawn
(Wth)
BlackDisqualified
Excluded
(DSQ/EX)
WhiteDid not start
(DNS)
Light CyanPractice only
(PO)
BlankDid not
participate

Bold – Pole position
Italics – Fastest Lap

GT Cup

Pos.DriverCar MOS MOS UTA UTA LAG LAG Points
25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m
Pro
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Enrique Bernoldi Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo 21208
Sportsman
1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Burton Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo 21208
2 Flag of the United States.svg David Askew Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo 12208
3 Flag of the United States.svg James Burke Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo 12208
4 Flag of Italy.svg Ludovico Manfredi Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 33180
5 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Summerton Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 33180
Pos.DriverCar25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60mPoints
MOS MOS UTA UTA LAG LAG

GTS

Pos.DriverCar MOS MOS UTA UTA LAG LAG Points
25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m
Pro
1 Flag of the United States.svg Kris Wilson Aston Martin Vantage GT4 113321608
2 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Davis Aston Martin Vantage GT4 52178
3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Matt Halliday Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport 3DNS90
Sportsman
1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Max Riddle Aston Martin Vantage GT4 111142622
2 Flag of the United States.svg Derek DeBoer Aston Martin Vantage GT4 221126590
3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Alexandridis Aston Martin Vantage GT4 222248544
4 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Beaufait SIN R1 GT4 3334DNS9418
5 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Heckert SIN R1 GT4 24DNS9246
6 Flag of the United States.svg Kurt Rezzetano Ford Mustang Boss 302 11220
7 Flag of the United States.svg Parker Chase Ginetta G55 GT4 DNS21010218
8 Flag of the United States.svg Harry Gottsacker Ginetta G55 GT4 DNS31010210
9 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Aquilante Ford Mustang Boss 302 15190
10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg James Vance SIN R1 GT4 33180
11 Flag of the United States.svg Ari Balogh Aston Martin Vantage GT4 83158
12 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Liefooghe Aston Martin Vantage GT4 83158
13 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Merrill Aston Martin Vantage GT4 74156
14 Flag of the United States.svg Craig Lyons Aston Martin Vantage GT4 57152
15 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Milzcik Aston Martin Vantage GT4 75152
16 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Courtney Maserati GranTurismo MC 67148
17 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Palmer Maserati GranTurismo MC 68144
18 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Wolfe KTM X-Bow GT4 114141
19 Flag of the United States.svg Brett Sandberg KTM X-Bow GT4 116133
20 Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz Aston Martin Vantage GT4 911121
21 Flag of the United States.svg Kenton Koch Aston Martin Vantage GT4 911121
22 Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport 3DNS90
Pos.DriverCar25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60m25m60mPoints
MOS MOS UTA UTA LAG LAG

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