SONOMA, Calif. (April 10, 2024) – CrowdStrike Racing and its drivers made quite the statement for the opening of the SRO Motorsports America season: the GT World Challenge Sonoma Raceway Protected by CrowdStrike.

CrowdStrike by Riley got out fast in the defense of its 2023 Drivers Championship, with George Kurtz and Colin Braun driving the No. 04 CrowdStrike Mercedes-AMG GT3 to a sweep of the 90-minute races in the Pro-Am category at the Fanatec GT World Challenge America.

Out of six races for CrowdStrike Racing drivers, five ended in podium finishes for the program. The results thrilled a group of more than 200 CrowdStrike employees, guests and VIPs.

Leading the way were the efforts of Kurtz and Braun, who grabbed early-season momentum in the Pro-Am Championship by winning the opening two rounds of the year. 

Saturday saw the familiar sight of Kurtz, Braun and CrowdStrike by Riley on the winners’ step of the podium. On Sunday, Kurtz and CrowdStrike by Riley had a dramatic win after overcoming a five-second penalty for a mid-race pit infraction. The weekend also ended with the No. 04 team in another familiar spot – leading the drivers and teams’ Pro-Am points standings. 

Kurtz also began his season in GT America Powered by AWS with a third-place podium run Saturday in the SRO3 class with another Mercedes-AMG GT3 from CrowdStrike by Riley. The 2002 series champion ended the weekend with a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s race to establish himself as a championship contender again.

In Pirelli GT4 America, Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch also recorded multiple podium finishes with two second-place runs in their No. 97 CrowdStrike/AWS BMW M4 GT4 from Random Vandals Racing. Read more.

• Kurtz, Braun to defend Pro-Am title in GT World Challenge America
• Kurtz, CrowdStrike by Riley to participate with pair of Mercedes-AMG GT3s in two SRO America series
• CrowdStrike continues strong commercial support for SRO as Official Internet and Cloud Security Provider

AUSTIN, Texas (April 2, 2024) – CrowdStrike and its CrowdStrike Racing brand kick off another season in SRO Motorsports America this weekend at Sonoma Raceway.

Competitively and commercially, CrowdStrike will be at the forefront throughout its “home” event as it continues to make its mark in the high-profile world of motorsports throughout 2024.

On the racetrack, CrowdStrike Racing will look to recapture the magic from a successful 2023. Three CrowdStrike-affiliated drivers will compete full-time across three SRO America series:

• George Kurtz – No. 04 CrowdStrike Mercedes-AMG GT3 in GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS and GT America Powered by AWS
• Colin Braun – No. 04 CrowdStrike Mercedes-AMG GT3 in GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS 
• Kevin Boehm - No. 97 CrowdStrike/AWS BMW M4 GT4 in Pirelli GT4 America 

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Cover image: Brian Cleary

Sonoma Raceway is a tricky track. As we make our way around the circuit, I highlight tips and tracks for going fast. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions and what track you would like me to make a lap guide for next. 

Cover picture: Brian Cleary

Sonoma Raceway is a driver's track. With a combination of blind turns and a low grip surface, precision is a must to extract a great lap here. Take a lap with me as I push my Honda Racing HPD Turn-key Civic Si to the limit in Qualifying at the 2020 TC America event.