- Cicero and McAleer team up in No. 28 Fast Track Racing’s JAG New York Fine Jewelry/ Garfunkel Wild Healthcare Attorneys BMW M4 GT4 EVO in two, hour-long races at the Pirelli GT4 America event.
- This event marks a significant milestone for both drivers—Nate Cicero makes his highly anticipated SRO racing debut and embarks on his first full season in the GT4 Series, while Stuart McAleer steps onto the professional racing stage for the first time.
Fast Track Racing, the successful Texas-based sports car team that has won several SRO national road racing championships, returns to the SRO Pirelli GT4 America competition next weekend (March 28-30) with drivers Nate Cicero and Stuart McAleer in the No. 28 JAG New York Fine Jewelry/Garfunkel Wild Healthcare Attorneys BMW M4 GT4 EVO mount.
The team is entering its fan favorite 2024 BMW M4 GT4 EVO—a top contender in the GT4 class—in two, 60-minute featured events at Sonoma Raceway’s 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course: Race 1 on Saturday, March 22, at 5 p.m. PDT and Race 2 at 11:35 a.m. PDT on Sunday, March 23rd.
Racing enthusiasts can follow the full practice and the racing schedule starting Friday, March 28 at 12:35 p.m. PDT and 5:15 p.m. PDT with qualifying on Saturday, March 29, at 10:25 a.m. PDT. Sonoma Race 1 is set for Saturday at 5 p.m. PDT with Race 2 on Sunday, March 30, at 11:35 a.m. PDT and with all the action live via https://www.gt4-america.com/.
“It’s exciting to compete in the SRO GT4 America series again in 2025,” said Toby Grahovec, Fast Track Racing’s Team Manager and former GT4 America race winner. “The duo of Stuart and Nate has worked together for many years, and we know Stuart from his brother’s winning performance with Fast Track Racing. Having a talented young driver like Nate brings our team a new aspect with a fresh approach with the BMW M4 in the tough GT4 division. We have seen Stuart and Nate’s speed in other series, and we’ll work hard this year to put them on the podium and victory lane in the Pro-Am class. We are ready for the Sonoma opener and the entire season.”
Stuart McAleer Ready for Professional Driver Debut at Sonoma Raceway
Stuart McAleer, the younger brother of champion winning driver Stevan McAleer and Nate Cicero’s driving coach since 2016, is no stranger to racing. Starting out racing go karts when he was 13 years old in Scotland, McAleer moved to the United States in 2014 to pursue his racing career. Since then, he has racked up impressive Pro Spec Miata titles at various tracks such as Sebring International Raceway and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Simultaneously, McAleer has helped dozens of aspiring racers through various programs—he started the McAleer Racing karting program with his brother Stevan McAleer and continues to serve as driver coach at McCumbee McAleer Racing.
“This debut at Sonoma is an unbelievable opportunity to take on one of the toughest classes on the national stage,” said McAleer. “I couldn’t feel more ready—I’ve had my brother’s lifelong mentorship and his firsthand experience in SRO GT4 America to learn from, an incredible machine and Toby’s team behind me with Fast Track, and a rock-solid partnership with Nate that we’ve built over the years. Everything has come together at the perfect time, so I’m ready to rock and roll and make it happen.”
Nate Cicero Expands Horizons with SRO Debut
Nate Cicero, a multi-time karting champion, jumped on the road racing scene in 2021 when he captured the Mazda Spec MX-5 Scholarship and was 2022 Mazda MX-5 Cup Scholarship champion. In 2023, Nate won the Mazda MX-5 Cup “Rookie of the Year” honors and he made his IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge debut in 2024 with McCumbee McAleer Racing team.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Fast Track Racing alongside Stuart for SRO GT4 America as I take the next step in my racing career with SRO and GT4 competition,” said Cicero. “Stuart has been part of my journey since I started racing, and I have incredible respect for him—not just as a driver, but as a mentor and coach. Now that we’re sharing a car as teammates, I’m embracing the moment.
“Competing in SRO GT4 America is no small task—it’s one of the most competitive grids out there and the learning curve is steep. But with the support of our amazing team, I know we’ll be able to adapt quickly and push hard to make our mark.”
The Fast Track Racing team will be on track at Sonoma Raceway beginning with practice rounds for the GT4 America drivers scheduled for Friday (March 28) at 12:35 p.m. PDT and 5:15 p.m. PDT with qualifying on Saturday (March 29) at 10:25 a.m. PDT. Sonoma Race 1 is set for Saturday at 5 p.m. PDT with Race 2 on Sunday (March 30) at 11:35 a.m. PDT.
The Pirelli GT4 America races will be shown live on the https://www.gt4-america.com/ website throughout the 2025 SRO season.
About SRO Motorsports Group
With three decades’ experience at the forefront of a continuously evolving industry, SRO Motorsports Group is the established global leader in GT racing. The company is chaired by its founder and CEO, Stéphane Ratel, who ranks among the leading decision-makers in international motorsport. With offices in London, Paris, the USA and Hong Kong, SRO’s work is facilitated by a dedicated global team of full-time and freelance staff.
About SRO Pirelli GT4 America
The Pirelli GT4 America championship has seen explosive growth with the best wheel-to-wheel racing in North America. Utilizing GT4 homologated racecars, an array of manufacturers top the time sheets and championship standings. For 2024, Pirelli GT4 America continues its exclusive two-driver entries competing in 60-minute double-header sprint weekends. Many familiar and some new manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ford, Porsche and Toyota will be represented on-track with some of today's best drivers, competing at some of the most iconic circuits in California, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Florida, Alabama and Indiana. Following the same format that makes GT World Challenge America GT3 racing successful, the series will also benefit from global livestreaming of all races as well as CBS Sports broadcasts of race weekends. Leading the charge in North American and global GT4 racing, Pirelli GT4 America is on the path of continued growth and community interest in GT4 racing of all levels.
About Fast Track Racing
Fast Track Racing was founded in 2005. Fast Track Racing has sold over 125 BMW factory race cars to our customers in recent years. Fast Track Racing has earned six championships in the SRO World Challenge series, and two S.C.C.A. National Championships. Fast Track Racing is the first and only United States team to win the BMW Sports Trophy. In total, Fast Track Racing has earned 26 professional wins and over 100 total wins, including 22 poles and 113 podiums, with 23 of the fastest laps in SRO competition. As BMW Motorsport experts, Fast Track Racing also races these vehicles and knows them inside and out. Fast Track Racing is tenured, with track-tested experience. Fast Track Racing has engineering expertise and provides coaching and consultation to ensure a driver’s performance is maximized.
Contact: Tom Blattler, Fast Track Racing, tomblattlercomm@gmail.com, 317.525.5692