Continuing their commitment to driver development and a vertically integrated platform, Global Motorsports Group (GMG) is pleased to announce a two-car return to IMSA’s Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series North America, with the 2016 season-opener taking place during this weekend’s Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Entering two cars, team owner James Sofronas will return in the team’s No. 14 entry, with open-wheel standout Stefan Wilson and veteran driver David Seabrooke driving the team’s No. 23 machine.

“It’s great to be back in the series,” stated GMG team owner James Sofronas. “We’ve been happy to compete in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series since their first North American race in 2013, and it’s great to be part of the effort three years later. The Lamborghini Huracán is a great car that is a ton of fun to drive, but equally important it’s a great platform for developing drivers to get in with a wide range of experience levels. Having been involved in the series for several years, we have a great data set behind us, and in such it should really help anyone who comes under our tent. The addition of Stefan and David will be fantastic for us this weekend. Stefan is obviously weeks away from his Indianapolis debut and hopefully we can help get him ready, and David comes with years of experience in sports car so they should be a good mix. I also need to thank Lamborghini Newport Beach for really stepping in to help the program this week, they’ve been a great partner and a big part of why we’re here.”

Entering two separate Lamborghini LP620-2 Super Trofeo machines, the team will bring a combination of experience and development to the IMSA-sanctioned event.

Headlining the program will be the No. 23 Canoe Studio Studios machine with Wilson and Seabrooke. A newcomer to the series, Stefan Wilson joins the team with a wealth of open wheel racing experience, including winning the 2007 McLaren Autosport BRDC award for young drivers, taking four wins in the British F3 National class, and most recently two wins in the Indy Lights series. Most notably, the 26-year old will make his debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in just three weeks, driving the No. 25 Chevrolet for KV Racing as he attempts to qualify for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

“It’s great to get back behind the wheel before a busy May begins,” stated Wilson. “The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series should present an interesting challenge, and it’s one I look forward to. The cars will be very different from what I’m used to, but I look forward to the opportunity, and I really appreciate David and the whole team at GMG for providing the opportunity.”

Hailing from New York, David Seabrooke will also make his series debut co-driving with Wilson. A veteran of both two and four-wheel racing, Seabrooke’s most notable experiences come from IMSA competition, having driven both the legendary Porsche 962 and Nissan GTP machines in 1989 and 1990 respectively, racing at such events as the Rolex 24 at Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Since then, David has continued to drive in a variety of events, most notably European vintage racing in the prolific Porsche 934.5.

“It’s great to return to IMSA competition,” stated Seabrooke. “The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series seems like a really fun, competitive way to get back on to this level of motorsport, and it just seemed like the right opportunity. James and everyone at GMG have been great to work with so far, and it should be a great opportunity for all of us involved. Stefan is obviously new to the series as well, but given his experience I’m sure he’ll be up to speed quickly, and it should make for a great weekend.”

Returning to the series will be the No. 14 Lamborghini Newport Beach / Mobil 1 / Spyder machine of James Sofronas. While the Villa Park, California native is most known for his exploits in the Pirelli World Challenge, the team owner has run multiple LBST events over the last three years as part of the team’s commitment to developing their aftermarket line of Lamborghini street products. Sofronas earned multiple victories and even a team championship during the inaugural 2013 season. Using the weekend as an opportunity to dial in the cars and make progress on setup, the team is still entertaining potential options on a possible co-driver for Sofronas, splitting track time and race duties.

Official practice begins this Friday, April 29, with Race One taking place on Saturday at 10AM PT followed by Race Two on Sunday, May 1 at 8:30AM PT.