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08/12/2026
Kingpin Racing is proud to confirm Tyler Hoffman and Patrick Wilmot for the final two IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge rounds at Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta.
They’ll share the Toyota Supra GT4 EVO2 “Star,” supported by confirmed sponsors Company Distilling and Gran Turismo East. 🏁
The Chevrolet Grand Prix weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park delivered everything—speed, pressure, and a milestone we’ll never forget.
Follow the Kingpin Racing team behind the scenes as we take on one of North America’s fastest and most demanding circuits during the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge weekend. From paddock prep and qualifying to race-day intensity, experience what it takes to compete at the highest level of sports car racing.
The highlight of the weekend? Jon Brel captures his first-ever IMSA victory, earning a breakthrough Bronze Cup win after an incredible drive that marks a major moment for both Jon and the Kingpin Racing program.
07/25/2026
Race week at Road Atlanta. 🏁
Pole position belongs to the Porsche driven by Patrick Wilmot & Jared, Aaron, and Chris.
Three cars. Fifteen hours. 🏁
The Supras are in the hands of Robert Campbell, Scott Rowbotham, Josh Eddlemon, Mike Nance, Adam Presson, Jeff Afflerbach, Greg Folger, and Nick Pearson.
See you at the green flag.
07/13/2026
Storybook finish this weekend. 🏁
After 7 hours of racing, the team fought to the very end and came away with the win at Road America.
🥈 P2 Race 1
🥇 P1 Race 2
Congrats to Jared, Aaron, and Chris and Patrick Wilmot on an incredible weekend. Proud of the entire Kingpin Racing crew.
Zenith Racing Series
07/12/2026
HE DID IT. 🏆
Jon Brel is an IMSA race winner.
🥇 P1 Bronze
🏁 P4 Overall
A flawless drive. A well-earned victory. The first of many.
📸 Chris Green Photography LLC
07/12/2026
Another green flag. Another opportunity. 🏁
Race #2 | 11:10–11:55 AM
Starting P6 overall, P1 in class.
Let’s race.
The pace was undeniable.
Jon Brel led most of Race 1 before a late caution shuffled the field. We leave with P2 in class and unfinished business.
See you Sunday.
🏁 11:10–11:55 AM
📺 Live on Peacock and YouTube
07/10/2026
Jon Brel will lead the class to green after qualifying P1 at CTMP!
🏁 Race 1
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 8:50–9:35 AM
📺 Watch live on Peacock & YouTube
📸 Chris Green Photography LLC
07/10/2026
🏁 Double duty this weekend.
While one half of the team takes on Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the other is headed to Road America for the Zenith Racing Series with Jared, Aaron, and Chris.
Behind the wheel:
🏎️ Chris Applegate
🏎️ Aaron Applegate
🏎️ Jared Applegate
🏎️ Patrick Wilmot
Let’s go racing. 🏆
07/10/2026
🇨🇦 Weekend is underway.
Jon Brel puts Kingpin Racing P1 in class after Practice 1 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Friday:
• Practice #2 – 12:15 PM
• Qualifying – 3:45 PM
Saturday:
• Race #1 – 8:50 AM
Sunday:
• Race #2 – 11:10 AM