Atlanta Speedwerks Scores Second Place At Home Track in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Finale
Atlanta Speedwerks achieved a remarkable podium finish at their hometown race during the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Tyler Stone and Ryan Eversley, co-driving for the first time, moved from the rear of the field to finish in second place, marking the team’s fifth podium of the season.
The Ascent Park City Becomes Primary Partner On Atlanta Speedwerks IMSA Honda Civic TCR Driven By Scott Smithson and Ryan Eversley
The Ascent Park City joins Atlanta Speedwerks as a primary partner of the No. 94 Honda Civic TCR, driven by Scott Smithson and Ryan Eversley, starting at Road America. The team, currently second in the championship, aims to continue their strong performance this season
Hella Pagid Joins Atlanta Speedwerks on Nos. 84 and 94 Honda Civic TCRs Beginning at Road America’s IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Round
Hella Pagid Brake Systems has partnered with Atlanta Speedwerks for the remainder of the 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, appearing on the No. 84 Honda Civic TCR driven by Brian Henderson and Robert Noaker, and the No. 94 car driven by Ryan Eversley and Scott Smithson. The partnership aims to enhance the team’s performance, starting at Road America this weekend.
Brian Henderson Qualifies TCR Honda Civic Third at Lime Rock for Atlanta Speedwerks in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
Brian Henderson qualified third for the Lime Rock Park 120, setting up a strong start for Atlanta Speedwerks’ No. 84 Honda Civic TCR. Despite a practice crash, the team is prepping a backup car for co-driver Ryan Eversley, with hopes high after recent wins.
Atlanta Speedwerks Heads To Lime Rock With Momentum From Back to Back IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Wins
Atlanta Speedwerks’ IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR team heads to Lime Rock Park on a two-race winning streak. Catch the Lime Rock Park 120 live on TrackPass on the NBC Sports app on Saturday, July 17, starting at 11:05 a.m. EDT.
Atlanta Speedwerks Wins Second Consecutive IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Race at Watkins Glen
Less than a week after their first IMSA win, Atlanta Speedwerks secured a second IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge victory at Watkins Glen. Brian Henderson and Robert Noaker claimed their first IMSA careers win in the two-hour race, with Noaker reclaiming the lead in a dramatic finish, despite challenging weather and traffic conditions.
Scott Smithson Up For Challenge At Second Watkins Glen
Atlanta Speedwerks Ready for Mid-Ohio in Michelin Pilot Challenge Honda Civic TCRs
May 13, 2021
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Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 – IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge – Sebring International Raceway – 94 Atlanta Speedwerks Honda Civic TCR, Greg Strelzoff, Ryan Eversley
LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 13, 2021) – Atlanta Speedwerks defending Honda’s adopted home turf this weekend during the two-hour IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Mid-Ohio 120 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, part of the Acura Sports Car Challenge presented by TLX Type S.
The team brings a two-car effort to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, led by Honda factory driver Ryan Eversley and new co-driver Scott Smithson in the No. 94 Dinner With Racers/Lemons of Love Honda Civic TCR. Eversley currently sits second in the drivers’ championship with the No. 94 holding the same position in the team championship after two races. Eversley opened the season at Daytona and Sebring sharing the car with Greg Strelzoff, with Smithson taking over for the first time during this weekend’s race.
Smithson was a TCR class winner a season ago in TC America competition, also driving a Honda Civic TCR. It is the IMSA debut for the Holladay, Utah resident.
Brian Henderson and Robert Noaker are still searching for results in the No. 84 Pagid/Sabelt Honda Civic TCR. Through two races, both Henderson and Noaker have earned Motul Pole Awards and led the most laps on the season but contact and a mechanical gremlin have cost the duo any strong finishes.
Mid-Ohio may just be the place to turn the season around. In addition to the four plants that build Honda street cars in the state of Ohio, both Henderson and Noaker have had success at the 2.258-mile road course.
Noaker won in Mazda MX-5 Cup as a 14-year-old in 2018, a race win that placed him in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest to win an IndyCar-sanctioned race. In that same race, Henderson started from the rear of the field after an issue in qualifying and advanced 17 places on the grid in the 45-minute race.
Young Noaker backed that up with another win in the series in 2019, while Henderson qualified third in the No. 84 Honda Civic TCR for Atlanta Speedwerks in Michelin Pilot Challenge – setting the table for a strong run this weekend at the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio.
The Mid-Ohio 120 can be seen live on the NBC Sports app via TrackPass on Saturday, May 15 at 3:35 p.m., or through your satellite and cable provider on NBCSN on tape delay on Tuesday, May 25 at 4 p.m. ET. The Acura Sports Car Challenge gets underway on Friday morning, May 14 with an hour-long practice at 9:15 a.m. ET, followed by a second practice at 1:15 p.m. ET. Qualifying is Friday afternoon at 5:50 p.m. to set the grid for Saturday’s race.
Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 – IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge – Sebring International Raceway – 84 Atlanta Speedwerks Honda Civic TCR, Brian Henderson, Robert Noaker
Todd Lamb, Owner: “I’ve been coming to Mid-Ohio as both a driver and a team owner for several years, and the race track has been good to us. This driver line-up and our pace this season gives us an excellent chance to represent Honda well, and I’m optimistic for both the No. 94 and the No. 84 Honda Civic TCRs this weekend.”
Ryan Eversley, Driver, No. 94 Honda Civic TCR: “Every race on the IMSA schedule is important for us as we’re fighting for the TCR Championship; however, Mid-Ohio is a bit of a homecoming for all of the Honda teams. American Honda has one of its headquarters in nearby Marysville, Ohio and we usually see 1000’s of Honda associates and employees at this event cheering us on. This race is the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio presented by TLX Type-S and since I just spent a week driving the all-new TLX Type-S with the top executives from Acura, I can tell you how important of a weekend this is. Doing well at this track is no easy feat but getting on the podium in a Honda is a big deal at Mid-Ohio.”
Scott Smithson, Driver, No. 94 Honda Civic TCR: “I’m really looking forward to getting back into the Honda Civic TCR and pushing it. It will be my first time driving with Ryan, but I’m hoping to get up to speed quickly and bring back a win for Atlanta Speedwerks. I know Mid-Ohio is a pretty technical track, but not having driven there before I know there will be a learning curve. It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m ready for it.”
Brian Henderson, Driver, No. 84 Honda Civic TCR: “Last time we were at Mid-Ohio, we were in contention. We led a little bit of the race and we had a fast car. Hopefully it will rain a little bit and we’ll have some fun! Robert is really good there, so I think we’re all going to be strong. The car is going to be strong. It’s Honda’s home track. Hopefully we’ll pull it off and get the win for Atlanta Speedwerks, the win for Honda, and the win for us.”
Robert Noaker, Driver, No. 84 Honda Civic TCR: “I’m looking forward to getting back into the car at Mid-Ohio and driving with Brian. The track is very slick and worn down, which works with my driving style. We have a strong car and I’m very comfortable there having finished on the podium six out of the eight races in MX-5 Cup. We are one of the fastest cars, if not the fastest, every time we are on track. It’s just unfortunate how the last two races ended. Hopefully all of our bad luck is out of the way, and let’s see if we can get the win!”
Atlanta Speedwerks Earns First IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Win With Ryan Eversley and Todd Lamb In Honda Civic TCR
Ryan Eversley and Todd Lamb won Atlanta Speedwerks’ first IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Watkins Glen, with Lamb’s career-first win and Eversley’s first since 2018. Their No. 94 Honda Civic TCR led crucial laps, while the No. 84 car finished fourth.
Atlanta Speedwerks Pair of Honda Civic TCRs Scores Front Row Lock Out For Saturday’s IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Race
Atlanta Speedwerks secured a front-row lockout for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR class race at Watkins Glen, with Robert Noaker claiming pole position and Todd Lamb qualifying second. Both drivers set new track records in the No. 84 and No. 94 Honda Civic TCRs, respectively.
Atlanta Speedwerks Brings Championship Contending Two-Car Honda TCR Team To Watkins Glen For Four-Hour Michelin Pilot Challenge Race
Atlanta Speedwerks returns to Watkins Glen for the four-hour Tioga Downs Casino Resort 240, aiming to continue their championship contention with two Honda Civic TCRs. Ryan Eversley and Todd Lamb drive the No. 94, while Brian Henderson and Robert Noaker are in the No. 84. Despite some bad luck, both cars have shown strong pace, and the team is hopeful for a positive weekend at Honda’s home track.
