Kiko Porto’s motorsport journey began not in the paddocks of Brazil’s racing hotbeds, but on the daily drive to school—passing a rental kart track that would plant the seed for a life in racing. Today, the Brazilian leads the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, flying the flag for RAFA Racing Team and Toyota, and turning headsContinue reading “Karting dreams to VP points leader: Porto’s road to the top with RAFA Racing”
Category Archives: IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge
Porter unveils Podium 1 livery at Mid-Ohio for RAFA Racing Team
Fresh off his first win in the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Circuit of The Americas, Ian Porter is set to debut a striking new livery this weekend at Mid-Ohio, showcasing his latest partner: Podium 1. Podium 1, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the fastest-growing racing simulator builders in the U.S.. The companyContinue reading “Porter unveils Podium 1 livery at Mid-Ohio for RAFA Racing Team”
Porter continues to climb with RAFA Racing Team
For years, Ian “Crimsix” Porter dominated the world of Call of Duty. A three-time world champion and one of the most decorated esports athletes in history, his name was synonymous with intensity, discipline, and results. But in the world of motorsport, results don’t care about your past accolades. You start from zero. Two years intoContinue reading “Porter continues to climb with RAFA Racing Team”
Conway leading RAFA Racing Team’s massive 2025 expansion
With a massive expansion, new entries in multiple series, and the challenge of finding a performance edge while running on two different brands of tire, RAFA Racing Team boss Kevin Conway knew he had a huge mountain to climb in 2025. But so far after the opening rounds of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, VPContinue reading “Conway leading RAFA Racing Team’s massive 2025 expansion”
More podiums collected by RAFA Racing throughout March
The trophy cabinet at the RAFA Racing Team headquarters is getting crowded as our drivers continue to bring home silverware across multiple series.
Double dose of RAFA Racing Team looms for St. Pete & COTA
The RAFA Racing Team enters a busy week ahead with five drivers doing battle at two high-profile venues as our IMSA VP Sportscar Challenge and Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup squads prepare for rounds three and four of their respective championships. Our VP Challenge combination of Daytona double winner Kiko Porto and Ian Porter, plus LMP3Continue reading “Double dose of RAFA Racing Team looms for St. Pete & COTA”
Stunning IMSA debut for RAFA Racing Team at Daytona
The newly launched RAFA Racing Team pulled out a stunning debut performance at Daytona International Speedway – coming away with a clean sweep of victories and having all three drivers on the podium in Sunday’s IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge event. Formed for the 2025 season by merging the Texas-based RAFA Racing Team and SmoogeContinue reading “Stunning IMSA debut for RAFA Racing Team at Daytona”
Rafael Martinez – the passion behind RAFA Racing Club
Rafael Martinez is not a man to cut corners. After a track day at Circuit of The Americas in 2021, the creator of RAFA Racing Club was not content with just going racing himself—he is working to change the way racing enthusiasts can express their love for the sport and provide young racers with opportunitiesContinue reading “Rafael Martinez – the passion behind RAFA Racing Club”