MG1 Motorsports has announced its entry into the 2027 GT World Challenge America powered by AWS championship, expanding its racing operations with a two-car Ferrari 296 GT3 program competing in the Pro-Am and Am classes.
With a history in Ferrari Challenge North America dating back to 2005, the Reno, Nevada-based team brings more than two decades of Ferrari racing experience to its new GT3 program. The expansion represents MG1's entry into one of North America's premier sports car racing championships.
"Entering GT World Challenge America marks an exciting new chapter for MG1 Motorsports and a significant step forward for our team," said Bobby Golasinski, Team Principal of MG1 Motorsports. "We've assembled a talented and experienced team, with the people, resources and technical expertise to take on this new challenge. Competing with two cars across the Pro-Am and Am classes is an exciting opportunity, and our focus is on building a competitive program from the outset."
"What's especially rewarding is making this move alongside drivers who have placed their trust in MG1. We've always taken pride in the relationships we've developed over the years, and we're committed to bringing that same dedication and personal approach to our GT3 program."Two Cars, Two Classes MG1's two-car program will feature Mike Petramalo and Tyler McQuarrie competing in the Pro-Am class, while Steve Check and Ken Dobson will contest the Am class.
"Stepping into the SRO GT World Challenge with MG1 Motorsports represents the exact challenge I’ve been working toward,” said Michael Petramalo. “This two-car program gives us an immediate competitive edge against North America’s best GT teams. Between Tyler’s experience and this team’s relentless technical preparation, we have every tool required to take home a championship. I’m hungry to get to work, leave everything on the track and put MG1 in victory lane starting at round one.”
"Joining MG1 Motorsports for the 2027 SRO GT World Challenge season is an incredible Milestone,” said Tyler McQuarrie. “ The preparation, resources and engineering behind this effort provide the exact foundation required to fight at the sharp end of the field. Having Michael alongside me gives us double the data, faster chassis development and the tools needed to contend at the front of the field. We arrive with one shared mindset: execute cleanly, win races and contend for the GT World Challenge championship."
Steve Check added, “I’m excited to continue my surreal sportscar racing journey. As of five years ago, I’d never driven a car on a racetrack. But, by being open minded to opportunities that life presents, Ken Dobson and I will now be living a dream of racing a Ferrari GT3 car in the 2027 GT World Challenge America championship! Ken and I have worked closely together as coach/driver in the Ferrari Challenge series, where we have always challenged ourselves to be the best that we can be. We look forward to being supported by MG1’s exceptional professional staff and racing with our teammate, Mike Petramalo.”
Both entries will compete under the MG1 Motorsports banner, benefiting from a coordinated engineering, technical and race operations program while receiving dedicated support throughout the 2027 season. Preparations for the 2027 season are already well underway. MG1 recently completed an initial two-day Ferrari 296 GT3 test at Thunderhill Raceway Park in California, with further testing and development planned ahead of the season opener.
