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Radical Cup North America set for penultimate showdown at Road Atlanta

Radical Cup North America returns to action this weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the penultimate event weekend of the 2025 season.

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With title battles shaping up across the line in Platinum, Pro 1500, and Pro 1340, the high-speed Georgia circuit promises to deliver pivotal moments in each championship class with 34 competitors on the entry list.

“Road Atlanta always delivers great racing action in every series, and this year the stakes couldn’t be higher for Radical Cup North America teams and competitors,” said Tom Drewer, Series Director. “In all three classes, the championships are still open, and we’re set for one of the most thrilling weekends of racing in Radical Cup history. The intensity at Road Atlanta will shape how the season is decided when we head to the finale.”

Platinum: Williams vs. Schriber vs. Jenks

The Platinum class features a razor-thin title fight. Wayne Williams (ONE Motorsports) leads with 466 points, while Louis Schriber (JBR Motorsport) holds second at 450 points. Steve Jenks (Group-A Racing) slots into the third position at 419 markers (JBR Motorsport) with Chip Romer (ONE Motorsports) close behind on 392. Former champion Jon Field (ONE Motorsports) remains a dangerous wildcard in fifth with 375 points, ensuring the Platinum battle remains wide open.

The Platinum division features 11 drivers and some of the championship’s most experienced names:

  • Chip Romer (USA) – ONE Motorsports

  • Scott Wagner (USA) – JBR

  • Alain Derzie (USA) – ONE Motorsports

  • Jon Field (USA) – ONE Motorsports

  • Dale Dillon (USA) – Graham Rahal Performance

  • Wayne Williams (CAN) – ONE Motorsports

  • Jim Booth (USA) – JBR

  • James Long (USA) – PRIMAL Racing

  • Steve Jenks (USA) – Group-A Racing

  • Louis Schriber (USA) – JBR

  • David Alban (USA) – JBR

Pro 1500: Nicol surges ahead, but rivals lurk

In the ultra-competitive Pro 1500 division, rookie Raiden Nicol (PRIMAL Racing) has vaulted into the points lead with 657 points thanks to consistent podium results, as he has been unbeatable all season. Scoring every main event win, Nicol is atop the Pro 1500 championship standings, but also the Radical Cup North America Overall points battle. He is chased closely by Jack Yang (Valour), who sits on 470 points, and Canadian standout Austin Riley (Racing with Autism) in third with 467 points.

Veteran Spencer Schmidt (Graham Rahal Performance) remains in the hunt with 453 points, while Valen Venkatesh (CAMERON Racing) and Michael Anzaldi (RYNO Racing) are tied at 391 points, keeping the top-six well within striking distance heading into Road Atlanta.

With 17 entries, the Pro 1500 field is stacked with talent and championship contenders, including:

  • Matt Romer (USA) – ONE Motorsports

  • Dennis Kelly (USA) – Group-A Racing

  • Arul Venkatesh (USA) – CAMERON Racing

  • Valen Venkatesh (USA) – CAMERON Racing

  • Ryan Persing (USA) – ONE Motorsports

  • Austin Riley (CAN) – Racing with Autism

  • Jack Yang (CHN) – Valour Racing

  • Reid Stewart (USA) – Group-A Racing

  • Jonas Axboe (DEN) – CAMERON Racing

  • Chris Huhn (USA) – PRIMAL Racing

  • Luke Kendall (USA) – PRIMAL Racing

  • Michael Anzaldi (USA) – RYNO Racing

  • George Smith (USA) – Waco Boom

  • Raiden Nicol (USA) – PRIMAL Racing

  • Spencer Schmidt (USA) – Graham Rahal Performance

  • David Mason (USA) – PRIMAL Racing

  • Bobby Thomson (GBR) – Valour Racing

  • Bob Greczyn (USA) – JBR

Pro 1340: Clapham vs. Ennis in a nail-biter

In Pro 1340, it’s a Canadian showdown between points leader Brady Clapham (Brady Clapham Racing) on 499 points and rookie rival Dermot Ennis (Ennis Racing) just nine markers back at 374.

Kenny Naill (Graham Rahal Performance) sits third on 297 points, still within mathematical contention, while Mike D’Ambrose and Mike Dardin round out the top-five. With just two events remaining, every race start and bonus point will matter in this hotly contested division.

The Pro 1340 category will see five drivers in action:

  • Brady Clapham (CAN) – Brady Clapham Racing

  • Dermot Ennis (CAN) – Ennis Racing

  • Kenny Naill (USA) – Graham Rahal Performance

  • Blake McGovern (USA) – CROWN w/ Radical Arizona

  • Keith McGovern (USA) – CROWN w/ Radical Arizona

For updates throughout the weekend, follow Radical Cup North America on social media @RadicalCupNA. All three races will be livestreamed via youtube.com/radicalmotorsport.