Speed Notes Newsletter

Gildan Racing is making big moves for the 2025 race season with the acquisition of a brand-new transporter. With the previous transporter reaching the age of replacement and an ambitious schedule ahead, the team saw this as the perfect time to upgrade. The new transporter will enhance logistics, efficiency, and overall operations as Gildan Racing embarks on an exciting year of competition.

One of the biggest reasons for the new transporter is Gildan Racing’s expansion into road course competition. The introduction of the Rush SR road course car marks a significant milestone for the team as they take on new challenges across the U.S. in 2025. With races scheduled from coast to coast, the new transporter will be essential in ensuring that the team can travel efficiently and maintain peak performance at every event.

“Our road racing program is an exciting new chapter for us,” said Dalton Zehr. “We needed…

In the world of motorsports, there’s no such thing as an off-season! The Gildan Racing Team has been hard at work, making the most of every moment to prepare for an incredible 2025 season.

Training & Certification

Drivers John Beale and Dalton Zehr kicked off their off-season at Atlanta Motorsports Park, attending Primal Racing’s Advanced Racing School. They completed the program and earned their SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Full Competition race licenses for road course racing, a key step in our journey toward dominating new track formats.

Weekend Celebrations

On weekends, the team hit the road to attend racing banquets, celebrating our 2024 achievements and collecting series points checks. These events are a testament to the hard work and success of the previous season.

For the first time ever, Gildan Racing is taking on the challenge of road course racing! This summer, we’re adding new tracks and thrilling road course events to our schedule as part of our mission to expand and conquer new horizons. Drivers John Beale and Dalton Zehr are ready to showcase their skills on some of the most technical tracks across the United States. Stay tuned—our summer schedule, featuring these exciting additions, will be released in late June! You can catch all the action live on the track or stream it online. 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for Gildan Racing!

Partnering with GRIDLIFE

These races will include events with GRIDLIFE, a motorsports series that hosts a unique blend of music and motorsports festivals at racetracks across the United States.

GRIDLIFE events feature:

We're excited to announce that John Beale and Dalton Zehr are back behind the wheel as Gildan Racing gears up for an action-packed season! This year, we'll hit the track over 30 times at 16 different venues across Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, competing in three prestigious touring series.

If you can’t make it to the track, you won’t miss a second of the action—catch most of the races live on TrackTV.com or PitRow.tv! Stay tuned for our summer schedule, set to be released in late June, featuring new tracks and thrilling road course events!

Gildan, First Business Bank, Forward Development Group, American Apparel, Comfort Colors & TJ Harron Photography sponsor John Beale & Dalton Zehr.  For more information visit www.GildanRacing.com.