JEREZ, Spain – The Andalucía region of southern Spain is known for its rich culture and strong identity, and Friday it was championship day for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series.
Three of the four class titles were decided in the two 50-minute races contested on the 13-turn, 2.751-mile Circuito de Jerez.
Corey Lewis and Richy Antinucci, co-drivers of the No. 129 entry, had to wait to celebrate their Pro Class championship until the second race ended as their third-place finish was good enough for them to hold on to their lead.
“This was a total team effort,” Lewis said after the race. “We were able to keep the points where they needed to be, and it came down to the wire. Richy did a great job today, and all season long.”
“I tried to stay focused my entire stint,” Antinucci said. “There was a lot to manage while I was in the car, and Corey left me with a lot of tire. I want to give a big thank you to Change Racing and Lamborghini Charlotte.”
Two titles were decided earlier Friday in the first race as McKay Snow, in the No. 163 Change Racing/Lamborghini Charlotte entry, finished off the Am Class title by finishing second.
“This season was about being consistent,” Snow said. “We had a lot of bad luck this season, but we knew what we needed to do today, and that’s what we got with our second-place finish. We ended having enough points to win the championship, and that’s what matters.”
The championships by the No. 129 and No. 163 also gave Change Racing and Lamborghini Charlotte the Team and Dealer titles.
“It has been an amazing year,” Eddie Littlefield, owner of Change Racing and Lamborghini Charlotte, said. “They hung in there all season and it came down to the end. No matter what might have gone wrong during the year, they stayed the course and kept us going in the right direction. I am proud of everyone involved with the teams.”
Mel Johnson finished off the LB Cup crown after his fourth-place finish.
“It’s been a fun year,” Johnson said. “I got off to a great start as I won the first four races, and then with Tom’s help in the second half of the season managed to sneak in for the championship.”
The Pro Am Class title was already wrapped up before the teams descended on Jerez by the duo of Damon Ockey and Jacob Eidson in the No. 109 US RaceTronics/Lamborghini Vancouver entry.
“We were clean out there again today in both races, and that is what we have tried to do all season long,” said Eidson. “Hopefully, we can continue that in the World Finals in the next two days and we can see where we can finish.”