Black Sheep Racing is set for the penultimate round of the 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America USA West season this weekend at Road America, with team owner and driver Laura Ely returning behind the wheel of the team’s GT3 992 Masters entry at the 4.048-mile, 14-turn road course.
Ely enters the weekend with the championship lead in the GT3 992 Masters class, putting Black Sheep Racing in a strong position with just two races remaining in the season. The San Francisco-based team has enjoyed a competitive campaign throughout 2026, and Ely will look to continue that momentum at one of the most iconic circuits in North American motorsports.
For Ely, the weekend represents another opportunity to extend her championship advantage before the season finale.
“It’s exciting to head into Road America leading the championship, but we’re definitely not taking anything for granted,” explained Laura. “There are still two races left and a lot of points available, so the focus has to remain on executing every session and bringing the car home. Road America is such a fun track to drive, and we’ve had some good momentum this season. I’m really looking forward to getting back in the car and hopefully putting together another strong weekend for Black Sheep Racing.”
With the championship battle entering its final stages, Black Sheep Racing heads to Road America focused on maintaining its position at the top of the GT3 992 Masters standings and carrying championship momentum into the season finale. The weekend will begin Friday with practice, qualifying, and race one. Race two will take place Saturday, giving Ely two opportunities to add to her championship points total. Fans can watch qualifying and both races live on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube page.
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