ATLANTA, October 12, 2018 // After a historic rookie-year championship in Pirelli World Challenge GT Sprint, Pfaff Motorsports announced today that it will move to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2019. The team will contest the seven races in the Sprint calendar with a new 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 R and drivers Scott Hargrove and Zacharie Robichon.

“I couldn’t be more excited to enter the IMSA WeatherTech Sprint Championship in 2019,” said Steve Bortolotti, team manager. “We have long targeted this series as where we ultimately want to bring our program, and the new sprint format allows us to make that transition sooner than expected. We are working hard with our commercial partners to be on the grid for all the endurance events in the near future, and are thrilled to contest the sprint championship as well as Petit Le Mans in 2019. Our relationship with Porsche Motorsport North America has been incredible over the years, and we are excited to begin another new chapter of our company’s racing history with a marque we have passionately represented for over 50 years.”

“The success of Pfaff Motorsports over the last two seasons really showcases how determined we are as a team,” said Scott Hargrove. “When I joned Pfaff in 2017, I never could have imagined where it would take us. Moving to the IMSA WeatherTech series with the new 911 GT3 R is a dream come true. Fresh off the 2018 GT Sprint Championship in Pirelli World Challenge, I’m confident we can transition and make an impact right away. There will be new challenges like dealing with other classes of cars, refueling, and significantly longer races. I’m excited to have Zach joining our all- Canadian team – we were teammates racing Formula 1600, both in Canada and Europe, and again in 2016 racing Porsche GT3 Cup. I know he will be very quick, and that will allow us to focus on the details necessary to become a winning team.”

“I’m looking forward to moving into the WeatherTech championship. It’s the pinnacle of sportscar racing in North America and the opportunity to compete at that level is one that I’ve dreamed about for a long time,” added Zacharie Robichon. “It will be a tough transition from a one-make sprint series to GTD, but I’m up for it. I had the task of competing against Pfaff Motorsports in 2016 and 2017, seeing first-hand their ability to produce race- and championship-winning cars, and their results in 2018 speak for themselves. I couldn’t think of a better place to compete in 2019, and this will be the fourth time Scott and I will race as teammates. I know we’ll push each other to get the most out of the car. His experience in the GT3 R means I’ll be leaning on him a lot to learn.”

Dr. Daniel Armbruster, President and CEO, Porsche Motorsport North America, said: “The move of Pfaff Motorsports into the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class is another great example our pyramid system at Porsche Motorsport North America. It is encouraging to see Pfaff, one of the largest Porsche dealerships in North America, utilizing motorsport competition to take their own brand identity to the next level. From track days, to the IMSA Porsche Ultra 94 GT3 Cup
Challenge Canada by Yokohama, to the Pirelli World Challenge, the Pfaff racing team has won championships each step of the way. Their drivers, Scott Hargrove and Zach Robichon, each Porsche Young Driver Academy graduates, have won the last two GT3 Cup Challenge Canada titles. Now, all of the pieces have come together with their entry into the IMSA WeatherTech Championship. We are proud as they are a true example of the Porsche ‘way’."

Over its 50-plus-year history, the Pfaff organization has been synonymous with developing up-and- coming Canadian driving talent. In 2017, president and CEO Chris Pfaff was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame for the pivotal role he played in the development of a long list of Canadian racers including Richard Spenard, Scott Goodyear, Ron Fellows, and many others.
Pfaff has provided driving and talent development opportunities in karting through the Pfaff Pole awards in the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship, the Pfaff Driver of the Day awards in the Champion Ron Fellows Karting Championship, and title sponsorship of the national-level Pfaff Kartsport Cup. In 2017, Pfaff also launched a national online racing championship in partnership with Cineplex and WorldGaming to bridge the divide between the real and virtual racing worlds.
The 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sprint calendar kicks off at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH on May 3-5. Follow @PfaffMotorsports and @PfaffAuto on Instagram for more announcements and behind-the-scenes content before the start of the season.

About Pfaff Automotive Partners
Pfaff Automotive Partners, a leading Canadian automotive retailer, was founded in 1964. Its brand offering includes Volkswagen, Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, Mazda, Audi, BMW, MINI, Porsche, McLaren, Singer Vehicle Design, Pagani, BAC Mono, Harley-Davidson, and Mercedes-Benz automobiles and motorcycles. It has a 50-plus-year racing history across many forms of motorsport. The company also operates Pfaff Tuning, Pfaff Leasing, and Pfaff Autoworks. For more information, please visit www.pfaffauto.com.

Vancouver, BC (December 13, 2017) - Reigning Canadian Porsche GT3 Cup champion Scott Hargrove is set to enter the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge with Pfaff Motorsports in the GT Sprint and SprintX classes with a brand new Porsche 911 GT3R. Their campaign will include support from Porsche Motorsport North America and Hargrove will be joined by a Porsche Factory driver for the SprintX races.

2017 was a fantastic year for Pfaff Motorsports and I,” said Hargrove. “We set our goals high and never lost sight of them all year. In 2018, we’ll be pushing those goals even higher, entering Pirelli World Challenge with the newly updated Porsche 911 GT3R. Together with the support of Castrol, Pfaff and Porsche Motorsports North America I expect we’ll quickly adapt and become a threat at the front of the field.”

Hargrove and Pfaff Motorsports will build on their success in the Canadian Porsche GT3 Cup, having won 10 out of 12 races in 2017. The team’s continuity of personnel and sponsors is sure to expedite the learning process of the new car and series.

“The 911 GT3 R is a completely different animal to the 911 GT3 Cup that we are used to racing,” said Steve Bortolotti, manager of Pfaff Motorsports. “It has been built specifically for endurance racing around the world, with predominately carbon bodywork, and breathtaking aerodynamics. It also demands a whole new level of precision in its setup, with far more adjustments possible when compared to the GT3 Cup cars we previously prepared. We’re thrilled to take this next step, and with the support of Porsche Motorsport North America alongside us, I’m confident in our ability to get the most from this platform.”

Hargrove has competed on many of the tracks on the Pirelli World Challenge schedule having raced cars across North America since 2011. The season kicks off at the St. Petersburg GP on March 9-11, a track where Hargrove has 2 wins and 4 podium finishes. Other highlights on the calendar include the famous Long Beach GP (April 13-15), the home race for Pfaff Motorsports at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (May 18-20), and the closest race to Hargrove’s home of Vancouver, BC at Portland International Raceway (July 13-14).

2018 Pirelli World Challenge Schedule:

• March 9-11 — St. Petersburg (GT Sprint, GTS)
• March 23-25 — Circuit of The Americas (GT SprintX, GTS, TC)
• April 13-15 — Long Beach (GT Sprint)
• April 27-29 — Virginia International Raceway (GT SprintX, GTS, TC)
• May 18-20 — Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (GT Sprint, GTS)
• May 25-26 — Lime Rock Park (GT SprintX, GTS, TC)
• June 22-24 — Road America (GT Sprint, GTS)
• July 13-14 — Portland International Raceway (GT SprintX, GTS, TC)
• August 10-12 — Utah Motorsports Campus (GT SprintX, GTS, TC)
• August 21-Sept. 2 — Watkins Glen International (GT Sprint, GT, TC)
• October 26-28 — Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (IGTC)

 About Scott Hargrove: 22 year old British Columbian Scott Hargrove is the 2017 Canadian Porsche GT3 Cup champion driving for Pfaff Motorsports. Over four seasons in GT3 Cup, Scott has captured more than 30 victories, including 2 championships in 2017 and 2014. Scott also has an extensive open wheel racing background, having competed in every level of the Mazda Road to Indy, with numerous Pro Mazda victories and winning the 2013 USF2000 Championship.

You can follow Scott’s 2018 season over social media using any of the links below.

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scott_hargrove/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScottHargroveMotorsports/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/scott_hargrove
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottHargroveRacing

About Pfaff Automotive Partners: Pfaff Automotive Partners, a leading Canadian automotive retailer, was founded in 1964. Its brand offering includes Volkswagen, Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, Mazda, Audi, BMW, MINI, Porsche, McLaren, Singer Vehicle Design, Pagani, BAC Mono, and Harley-Davidson automobiles and motorcycles. It has a 50-plus-year racing history across many forms of motorsport. The company also operates Pfaff Tuning, Pfaff Leasing, and Pfaff Autoworks. For more information, please visit www.pfaffauto.com.

Vancouver, BC. (March 10, 2016) – FULL TORQUE GEAR, launching its first design this April at fulltorquegear.com is charged up to announce its sponsorship of Scott Hargrove - who is now competing with Team Pelfrey in the ultra-competitive Indy Lights series. Hargrove’s first race of the year with his new team takes place this weekend March 11th - March 13th in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Clothing and apparel for the team’s 2016 Indy Lights Campaign provided by FULL TORQUE GEAR.) 

“Scott is an amazing race talent and a true professional. Working alongside Scott as he moves into the Indy Lights series with Team Pelfrey is both an honour and a privilege,” expressed Mark Mullens, President of FULL TORQUE GEAR. 

Mullens is also the Owner/Operator of Torque Branding Ltd., which has supported Hargrove over the past year, providing ongoing service and support for various marketing and apparel needs as he made his way to Indy Lights. 

“Our partnership with Scott will continue throughout his career in as many capacities as possible,” said Mullens. “As FULL TORQUE GEAR grows, so does our ability to assist young local talents like Scott in living out their racing dreams on the big stage.”

While working his way towards Indy Car, Hargrove won the 2013 USF2000 championship and finished runner up in the 2014 Pro Mazda championship. Hargrove also won the 2014 Canadian Porsche GT3 Cup in his first year of sports car competition.

“Over the last year, Torque Branding has provided me with some awesome apparel and I’m really excited to see them expand into FULL TORQUE GEAR,” said Hargrove. “The designs Mark (CEO Full Torque Gear) has showed me are incredible and are sure to sell like hotcakes! His continued support for the 2016 Indy Lights season through their Torque Branding division will ensure Team Pelfrey Indy Lights is the best looking team in the paddock!” 

Operations Manager at Team Pelfrey, Gary Neal said, “I am really impressed with the creative designs that FULL TORQUE GEAR has prepared for the new Team Pelfrey Indy Lights crew. We will look sharp at the track and I’m excited to see our fans wearing Team Pelfrey Gear!”

Whether you love racing’s past or racing’s future, you will appreciate FULL TORQUE GEAR’s vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. Focusing on cutting-edge designs born from a true passion for motorsport, printed on only the most comfortable apparel, FULL TORQUE GEAR’s initial product offering is set to be the most worn-out shirt you will own this year!

Fans will also be able to purchase Scott Hargrove Motorsports and Team Pelfrey Gear at their respective online stores, which you can find through links at FullTorqueGear.com. Stay tuned for the launch! Sign up with your email now so you don’t miss out!

Scott’s fans can follow the action live on IndyLights.com, the Verizon IndyCar app and by delayed television on NBC Sports in the US and Sportsnet in Canada. For more information about Scott, visit his website at www.ScottHargrove.com and keep up to date via Instagram & Twitter @Scott_Hargrove and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scotthargrovemotorsports

Motorsport fans can check out Full Torque Gear’s online store at www.fulltorquegear.com which will launch in April, 2016.  LIKE Full Torque Gear’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FullTorqueGear and follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @fulltorquegear for all the latest updates and announcements.

About Team Pelfrey Indy Lights: Pompano Beach, FL based Team Pelfrey is competing in Indy Lights for the first time in 2016 and is run by a group of racing veterans. Team Pelfrey is regarded as an ace Pro Mazda and USF2000 operation. Team Pelfrey’s expansion means it is the only team to have entries in all three categories of the Mazda Road To Indy this year.