GR Cup Champion Workman Joins RAFA; Set for GSX Debut

Toyota GR Cup North America champion and Toyota Driver Development program member Westin Workman will join RAFA Racing Team this year, continuing his rise within Toyota’s North American sports car pipeline after a breakthrough championship campaign.

The 21-year-old will race a Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2 in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, which kicks off next weekend at Daytona International Speedway as part of the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

Workman’s move aligns with Toyota’s long-term driver development vision, with the TD2 graduate emerging as one of the manufacturer’s most successful young drivers in GR Cup competition.

“I’m super excited to join the RAFA Racing Team this year,” said Workman. “It’s really a full-circle moment for my family and I. My dad has always been a huge Toyota and Lexus enthusiast—he owned a Mark IV Supra, and I grew up in that car.

“To now have the opportunity to race a Mark V Supra is really special.”

Workman’s history with RAFA Racing Team dates back to his earliest GR Cup appearances. His series debut came with the team at Road America three years ago, where he immediately delivered a podium finish in his first-ever GR Cup start.

He then moved to Copeland Motorsports and eventually to BSI Racing last year, where he picked up six wins and clinched the title early.

“Kevin (Conway) has been super supportive of me for a really long time,” said Workman.

“I actually did my first GR Cup race with RAFA at Road America and ended up on the podium right away. He’s always believed in me and consistently put in a good word for me with Toyota. I owe a lot to him for why I’m able to have this opportunity.”

Workman arrives at RAFA Racing Team as one of the most accomplished drivers to come through the TD2 and GR Cup ranks.

After two seasons in the ultra-competitive one-make championship, he secured the GR Cup title in dominant fashion, clinching the championship with two races remaining.

“It was more competitive than any series I’ve ever raced in.” he said.

“My first year really pushed me beyond what I thought my ceiling was as a driver, and everything came together last season. We focused on consistency, scoring points every race, and that’s what ultimately won us the championship.”

RAFA Racing Team won the GSX title in VP Challenge last year with Kiki Porto.

“The first time we ran Westin in GR Cup, we knew he was a special talent, and I’m really excited about him joining the RAFA Racing Team in 2026,” said team principal Kevin Conway.

“He is a remarkable young talent with a huge future, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can deliver this year. I’m absolutely certain he’ll make a huge impact.

“Our partners at Toyota obviously share this belief, and we’ll be working very hard to provide him with the tools to be successful.”