A podium for you, a podium for you, everybody gets a podium! Oh boy, has Corvette Racing been on a roll, or what?!? What a remarkable time to be a racing enthusiast, and to watch the Z06 GT3.R come into its own. Just last week, TF Sport landed a “landmark” ELMS victory at Imola, and three weeks ago, Pratt Miller Motorsports scored a second-place finish in GTD PRO for the third time this season! Let’s get after today’s IMSA coverage! [Author’s Note: This racing coverage is FREE and not behind a paywall. Yes, FREE! If/when any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the coverage.]

What’s Inside This Edition of CorvSport Covers Corvette Racing

1. The Official Full IMSA Press Release From Corvette Racing
2. CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES, Provided by Corvette Racing
3. Join Pratt Miller Motorsports’ Celebration on Facebook!

1) The Official Full IMSA Press Release From Corvette Racing: Authored by Ryan Smith and Judy Kouba Dominick

CORVETTE RACING AT CTMP: Runner-Up for No. 4 PMM Corvette

Luck goes the way of Milner, Catsburg for second place in GTD PRO

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (July 13, 2025) – Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg and the No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R team gambled and won on strategy Sunday on the way to a second-place GTD PRO finish in the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

A call for a top-off of fuel under yellow by the Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports engineering team with nearly 80 minutes to go reversed the fortunes for the Milner, Catsburg and the No. 4 Corvette, which lost time earlier in the pits and ran as far down as ninth in class.

Two additional full-course yellow periods over the final 30 minutes – including one with 15 minutes left that ended the race – allowed Catsburg to hold position and put himself and Milner on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship podium for the first time this year.

The result solidified Chevrolet’s lead in the GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship with four races left in the season.

Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims also retained their Drivers Championship lead with a fourth-place finish in the No. 3 Corvette. The duo ran a more traditional strategy and looked likely to make the podium for the fifth time this season, thanks to a fuel advantage over two of the cars ahead of it when the final yellows flew.

In GTD, Alec Udell and Robert Wickens posted the best finish of the season for the DXDT Racing No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R effort. Wickens, racing a Corvette at CTMP for the first time, started third and drove the first 45 minutes before giving way to Udell to go the rest of the way. The pair was in the same position as the No. 3 Corvette and likely would have made the GTD podium without the late yellows due to the team’s fuel strategy.

Matt Bell and Orey Fidani placed ninth in GTD with AWA’s No. 13 Corvette in the team’s home race. The team fought back from a lap down and likewise had its progress halted by the final two yellows.

The next race for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program in IMSA is August 1-3 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

2) CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES, Provided by Corvette Racing

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN GTD PRO:

“That’s the name of the game sometimes. We for sure didn’t have the car we hoped for or wanted today. It was hard to drive. We took a risk and made a stretch call there that worked out in our favor. In talking to the guys on the pit stand, this is a place where you don’t have little moments; you have big ones. So the chance of a yellow I thought was pretty good so I was pretty happy with our decision. It played into our hands exactly as we needed it to. We’ve had some bad luck throughout the year, so we’ll take some good luck today.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN GTD PRO:

“It’s very nice to finish on the podium. It’s our first of the year, and it’s great to do it at the Chevrolet Grand Prix. But we do have a lot of work to do. We got a little bit lucky today. We need to figure out where things keep going wrong for us in the pitlane and figure out how to get the Corvette in a bit better window. We have work left but the guys worked really hard. We did a really good job in terms of Manufacturers points. The points for the 3 car guys today was good for their championship, too. So all good.”

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD PRO:

“It was super difficult strategy-wise to know what to do. You would do whatever you had to do and it obviously went the other way for us. In a way, I’m happy that we did our race. Without the last yellow, everyone ahead of us was tight (on fuel) so it was going to be another fight with the 77. The 4 car made that gamble on fuel and obviously it paid out. For all the loss we got for running the regular strategy, at least the 4 team got the most out of it. They had issues on their first two stops so that put them on the back foot but for once it worked. Great Manufacturer points for Chevrolet. It’s good that either the 3 or 4 Corvette is on the podium in any race. That’s what we need to achieve. Let’s see if at the next races we can get them both up there. But today I’m happy for Corvette Racing overall and we’ll move ahead for the next one.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD PRO:

“It honestly wasn’t one of my most comfortable races for whatever reason. I made a bad call on the last restart; I got checked up by the Ford in front of me which compromised me but then made the wrong call going into Turn One with the Lambo on the inside. I tried to fight him, and if he didn’t back out then I was going to come off second-best by a long way. That happens. It’s really, really frustrating from my side to make that situation happen. I could have sucked it up and lost just one place. The team did a great job to get us back into the mix on strategy. I don’t know how it panned out on strategy. We initiated the strategy call and were proactive to get us back into the race, which was great. On the final restart I got back past the Lambo to reverse the situation from earlier. It was another crazy restart and I don’t know what happened. Thanks to the Pratt Miller team for getting our Corvette back nearer to the front. Huge congrats to the 4 car guys. They’ve had some tough races so it’s nice that they get a result.”

ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD:

“Overall, a pretty good day for us at DXDT Racing. Gutted we didn’t make it on the podium, but I thought as a team we executed a near flawless race. So to come away with a top-five finish, first one of the year for me in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and my first top-five with Corvette, I think we can hold our heads high. And I think we have a lot of momentum moving forward to my next race in Road America in a couple weeks time.

“The Corvette Z06 GT3.R was amazing to drive at my home race. Sometimes I’m still having to pinch myself that I got to have such a cool experience. So all in all, thank you to all the fans who came out and supported us over the weekend, bared the weather, and we ended up getting a perfect sunny day in the end. So all in all, a great day.”

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The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025.

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are locked in a lengthy legal battle over the charter system, which is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports. 23XI, owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, last September rejected NASCAR’s final proposal on extensions and instead filed an antitrust suit.

The case is winding its way through the court system but now with urgency: the teams were set to lose their charters Wednesday and in the latest filing, they allege NASCAR has indicated it will immediately begin the process of selling the six tags that guarantee entry into every race as well as monetary rewards and other benefits.

After the filing NASCAR was ordered to respond by 5 p.m. Wednesday — which means there would be no ruling on if the charters will be revoked likely until Thursday, at the earliest.

“Today we filed a motion in the district court for a renewed preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to protect the teams’ ability to race chartered for the remainder of the 2025 Cup Series season and prevent irreparable business harm to 23XI and Front Row Motorsports until we can present our case at trial in December,” said Jeffery Kessler, attorney for the teams.

“New information surfaced through the discovery process that overwhelmingly supports our position that a preliminary injunction is legally warranted and necessary. The teams’ love of stock car racing and belief in a better future for the sport for all parties – teams, drivers, employees, sponsors, and fans – continues to motivate their efforts to pursue this antitrust case.”

There were large portions of the filing redacted because the arguments are based on information learned through discovery, making it confidential, for now. But, the urgency is likely tied to NASCAR indicating it plans to immediately begin selling the charters if they are revoked.

Should the teams have their six combined charters revoked, the drivers would have to qualify on speed to make each week’s race and would receive a smaller percentage of the purse. They may also have to refund money paid out through the first 20 races of the year.

NASCAR accused 23XI and Front Row of filing “a third motion for another unnecessary and inappropriate preliminary injunction” and noted it has made multiple requests to the teams “to present a proposal to resolve this litigation.”

“We have yet to receive a proposal from 23XI or Front Row, as they have instead preferred to continue their damaging and distracting lawsuit,” NASCAR said in a statement. “We will defend NASCAR’s integrity from this baseless lawsuit forced upon the sport that threatens to divide the stakeholders committed to serving race fans everywhere.

“We remain focused on collaborating with the 13 race teams that signed the 2025 charter agreements and share our mutual goal of delivering the best racing in the world each week, including this weekend in Dover.”

Also on Monday, Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club had a short virtual hearing in a North Carolina court over their fight for a charter.

Legacy, owned by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, contends it had an agreement with RWR to lease one of its two charters in 2026. RWR contends the agreement was for 2027 and it already has a contract with RFK Racing to lease that team a charter next season.

Legacy on Monday asked for and was granted the right to depose RWR over the recent revelation that T.J. Puchyr, one of the founders of Spire Motorsports, plans to purchase the race team. Legacy contends if Ware is selling the team, then one of the charters should be transferred to its organization.

Legacy also argued that Ware did not disclose he was entering into a sales agreement with a third party — Puchyr, who is now a consultant and brokered the initial lease deal between RWR and Legacy — in an April hearing. The judge in that case warned that RWR could be in contempt of court if it misrepresented its intentions in the first hearing.

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The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfnity Series are headed to Dover Motor Speedway for some concrete oval action.

Here’s who’s on the entry lists.

The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 will be on Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on TNT.

There are 37 teams listed, meaning everyone makes the field following qualifying, barring any entry list changes.

JJ Yeley and the NY Racing No. 44 are back for this weekend’s action.

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The Xfinity Series will take on the Monster Mile for the BetRivers 200 on Saturday, July 19, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The CW is the place to catch all Xfinity Series action.

Forty drivers are listed, meaning two of them will head home following qualifying, unless there are entry list changes.

Nick Leitz is back in the No. 07 for SS-Green Light Racing.

Ross Chastain will pilot the No. 9 for JR Motorsports.

Garrett Smithley is in the No. 14 for SS-Green Light Racing.

Jake Finch will attempt to make his series debut in the No. 17 for Hendrick Motorsports.

The No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing will see Aric Almirola behind the wheel once again.

Ryan Truex looks to continue his Dover dominance in the No. 24 for Sam Hunt Racing.

Rajah Caruth will attempt his first Xfinity start of the year in the No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing.

Both of Joey Gase Motorsports’ cars, the Nos. 35 and 53, are entered but the drivers have yet to be announced.

Lavar Scott is another driver looking to make his series debut in the No. 45 for Alpha Prime Racing.

Leland Honeyman will drive the Cope Family Racing No. 70.

The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025.

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are locked in a lengthy legal battle over the charter system, which is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports. 23XI, owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, last September rejected NASCAR’s final proposal on extensions and instead filed an antitrust suit.

The case is winding its way through the court system but now with urgency: the teams were set to lose their charters Wednesday and in the latest filing, they allege NASCAR has indicated it will immediately begin the process of selling the six tags that guarantee entry into every race as well as monetary rewards and other benefits.

After the filing NASCAR was ordered to respond by 5 p.m. Wednesday — which means there would be no ruling on if the charters will be revoked likely until Thursday, at the earliest.

“Today we filed a motion in the district court for a renewed preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to protect the teams’ ability to race chartered for the remainder of the 2025 Cup Series season and prevent irreparable business harm to 23XI and Front Row Motorsports until we can present our case at trial in December,” said Jeffery Kessler, attorney for the teams.

“New information surfaced through the discovery process that overwhelmingly supports our position that a preliminary injunction is legally warranted and necessary. The teams’ love of stock car racing and belief in a better future for the sport for all parties – teams, drivers, employees, sponsors, and fans – continues to motivate their efforts to pursue this antitrust case.”

There were large portions of the filing redacted because the arguments are based on information learned through discovery, making it confidential, for now. But, the urgency is likely tied to NASCAR indicating it plans to immediately begin selling the charters if they are revoked.

Should the teams have their six combined charters revoked, the drivers would have to qualify on speed to make each week’s race and would receive a smaller percentage of the purse. They may also have to refund money paid out through the first 20 races of the year.

NASCAR accused 23XI and Front Row of filing “a third motion for another unnecessary and inappropriate preliminary injunction” and noted it has made multiple requests to the teams “to present a proposal to resolve this litigation.”

“We have yet to receive a proposal from 23XI or Front Row, as they have instead preferred to continue their damaging and distracting lawsuit,” NASCAR said in a statement. “We will defend NASCAR’s integrity from this baseless lawsuit forced upon the sport that threatens to divide the stakeholders committed to serving race fans everywhere.

“We remain focused on collaborating with the 13 race teams that signed the 2025 charter agreements and share our mutual goal of delivering the best racing in the world each week, including this weekend in Dover.”

Also on Monday, Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club had a short virtual hearing in a North Carolina court over their fight for a charter.

Legacy, owned by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, contends it had an agreement with RWR to lease one of its two charters in 2026. RWR contends the agreement was for 2027 and it already has a contract with RFK Racing to lease that team a charter next season.

Legacy on Monday asked for and was granted the right to depose RWR over the recent revelation that T.J. Puchyr, one of the founders of Spire Motorsports, plans to purchase the race team. Legacy contends if Ware is selling the team, then one of the charters should be transferred to its organization.

Legacy also argued that Ware did not disclose he was entering into a sales agreement with a third party — Puchyr, who is now a consultant and brokered the initial lease deal between RWR and Legacy — in an April hearing. The judge in that case warned that RWR could be in contempt of court if it misrepresented its intentions in the first hearing.

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Born on 9 May 1989 in Auckland, Shane van Gisbergen’s age has become a talking point in NASCAR. Unlike most rookies who emerge from the US stock car system in their early twenties, van Gisbergen arrived with more than a decade of success in Supercars, where he won three championships and built a reputation as a ruthless road-course tactician.

After transitioning to NASCAR full-time in 2024, van Gisbergen initially struggled to adjust to oval circuits. But by mid-2025, he turned heads with three road-course victories in rapid succession, in Mexico City, the Chicago Street Race, and Sonoma. His latest win at Sonoma saw him lead 97 of 110 laps, placing him in the record books as the fastest driver to win four Cup races since Parnelli Jones in 1967, according to NASCAR.

The Family Behind the Helmet

Much of Shane van Gisbergen’s success stems from a grounded personal life. Raised in New Zealand by parents Robert van Gisbergen and Karen Wallace, he grew up in a motorsport-loving household alongside his sister, Lauren. His early exposure to karting and motocross laid the foundation for his fearless approach on track.

Van Gisbergen’s family remains a critical support system. During his mother’s illness in 2024, racing provided him with structure and motivation. Speaking about that period, van Gisbergen noted: ‘When everything feels out of control off the track, racing gives you something to focus on. That helped more than anything’.

Now based in North Carolina, the heart of American stock car racing, he still keeps close ties to his New Zealand roots. Family members frequently attend his races, offering both moral support and continuity amid NASCAR’s gruelling schedule.

Shane van Gisbergen Net Worth and Sponsorship Power

As Shane van Gisbergen’s net worth grows, so does his presence in the sport. Estimates place his earnings between £4 million ($5.3 million) and £5.5 million ($7.4 million), accumulated through racing purses, sponsorships, and brand endorsements. Current backers include Red Bull, WeatherTech, and Bell Helmets, with Trackhouse Racing offering a lucrative contract for the 2025 season.

Unlike many Cup drivers, van Gisbergen brings a global audience to NASCAR, which has expanded his commercial appeal far beyond the US market.

A Global Mindset Behind the Wheel

Van Gisbergen’s background in Supercars has gifted him with a natural sense of braking and cornering that outpaces many of his NASCAR peers. While others rely heavily on data, he often drives by feel, a skill honed on street circuits and under wildly varied weather conditions.

In preparation for his win in Mexico City, he even consulted Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen for tips on handling wet road courses. The result was a commanding performance that showcased his adaptability and racecraft.

NASCAR’s Most Unlikely Star?

Shane van Gisbergen’s rise is proof that experience, resilience, and global perspective can outmatch youth and tradition. At 36, he is not just a road-course ace, he is a symbol of NASCAR’s evolving identity.

With family support, growing wealth, and unmatched talent, van Gisbergen is not only here to stay, he may be on track to become a Cup Series champion.