Orlando Motorsports Services to Field Two Artura Trophy EVOs

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Orlando Motorsports Services has announced a two-car entry in the new McLaren Trophy America series, in addition to the team’s previously announced operational agreement with P1 Groupe in Pirelli GT4 America.

Bob and Robby Stockard will pilot the team’s No. 56 McLaren Artura Trophy EVO, with Stephen Sorbaro running solo in the No. 49 entry.

Both cars will compete in the Am class of the new-for-2025 single-make series, which kicks off at Sonoma Raceway later this month.

“It’s been great to see the growth of the program with expansion into the new McLaren Trophy America series,” said team principal Eric Burch. “In off-season testing Bob and Robby Stockard, being coached by team driver Matt Bell, have taken more than ten seconds off their initial lap times and similar for Stephen, who is coached by Pierre Kleinubing.

“The drivers have had great feedback about the Trophy EVO and think McLaren has done a fantastic job with this car.

“We’re looking forward to continuing to represent McLaren Orlando on racetracks throughout North America in 2025.”

“Joining the McLaren Trophy America grid for its inaugural year is an incredible opportunity to go racing with one of the most storied brands in automotive history,” said Bob and Robby Stockard in a joint statement.

“We are particularly excited for this series not only because it goes to incredible tracks across the United States, but because we will be driving the Hooper Street Racing Trophy EVO as a father-son team.

“Just like its road cars, McLaren set a new benchmark with the Artura Trophy EVO. The Trophy EVO has incredible acceleration, braking, and cornering stability. We can’t wait to go head-to-head with fellow McLaren customers this year, and the chance to campaign the Hooper Street Racing Trophy EVO with OMS, a successful team in the competitive GT4 America series, only adds to our excitement.”

Sorbaro added: I am excited to compete in the McLaren Trophy America series with OMS behind the wheel of the No. 49 McLaren Orlando Trophy EVO. OMS’s knowledge and experience working with McLarens will give us as drivers a winning advantage.”

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