McAleer Charges Ahead in Silver, Pro-Am Sees Tight Times in Pirelli GT4 America at NOLA

A smooth first practice session of the day led to strong, consistent lap times. In the Silver category, Stevan McAleer (#18 RS1 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport) set the quickest time of the session with a 1:43.844, followed by Auten Smith (#51 Auto Technic Racing BMW M4) with a 1:44.652, and Gavin Sanders (#34 Conquest Racing/JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4) laying down a 1:45.215.

In Pro-Am, Andrew Davis (#2 GMG Racing Aston Martin AMG Vantage) laid down the quickest lap time with a 1:44.425, just a hair away from McAleer. Right off of his tail was Jason Hart (#47 Nolasport Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport) with a 1:44.443. The third-quickest time of 1:44.460 was claimed by John Capestro-Dubets (#52 Auto Technic Racing BMW M4). Expect Practice Session No. 2, Qualifying, and weekend’s races to have some awfully tight action at the front.

Finally, in Am, Juan Martinez (#83 RS1 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport) led the pack with a 1:45.067, followed by James Clay (#86 BimmerWorld BMW M4) setting a 1:45.144, and Al Carter (#98 Random Vandals BMW M4) clocking in a 1:45.356.

The final practice session on Friday was much of the same as the morning with clear track, fast laps, and sweltering NOLA weather. In the Silver category, Stevan McAleer (#18 RS1 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport) set the quickest time of the session with a 1:43.685, followed by Michai Stevens (#34 Conquest Racing/JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4) with a 1:44.202, and Ryan Dexter (#112 Dexter Racing Toyota GR Supra GT4) laying down a 1:44.954

In Pro-Am, Elliot Skeer (#120 Premier Racing Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport) set the fastest lap of the session with a 1:43.581, faster than McAleer in Silver. Right behind him was Kenton Koch (#15 BSport Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4) with a 1:43.914, followed by the third-quickest time of 1:44.055 was claimed by Andy Lee (#8 Flying Lizard Motorsports Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4). 

Populating the top of Am was Terry Borcheller (#21 Carrus Callas Raceteam Toyota GR Supra GT4) who led the pack with a 1:44.998, followed by Charlie Postins (#36 BimmerWorld BMW M4 GT4) setting a 1:45.212, and Nelson Calle (#83 RSI Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport) clocking in a 1:45.327.

Qualifying begins at 10:25 AM Central on Saturday.