In a championship that spanned ten months and every conceivable test of endurance, adaptability, and temperament, the #71 Sim City Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) emerged not through dominance alone, but through the quiet consistency that separates the good from the great. Though the team's start to the season was anything but quiet, knocking off three wins in a row.
At the season-ending Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, Jason Allen, Kevin Carlisle, and Peter Spijkman brought the car home second in class — enough to seal the 2025 VSCA SportsCar Championship GT PRO crown.
It was a fitting finish for a team that treated the season like the marathon it was. From January’s 24 Hours of Daytona to October’s Petit Le Mans, Sim City Racing rarely put a foot wrong, stringing together performances that blended pace with patience. Their campaign was a study in staying the course — when others pushed the limits, the #71 often knew exactly where the edge was.
Setting the Tone Early
Every title run has a beginning, and for Sim City Racing, it started with the toughest race of all. Their victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona set the tone, both literally and symbolically. Winning the opener in their first full season in VSCA competition was no small feat — especially considering the bumps along the way, including a pair of drive-through penalties for pit lane infractions. Yet even those early setbacks became lessons rather than losses, sharpening their focus for the grueling calendar ahead.
Long Beach followed, and the tight street circuit rewarded their discipline with another win. Then came Sebring, where Spijkman and Allen led from flag to flag in what the Dutchman later described as a “near perfect” race. By the end of March, the #71 Porsche wasn’t just leading the standings — it had become the benchmark of GT PRO class in the VSCA SportsCar Championship, that every other team was trying to catch.
Keeping the Marathon Mindset
Through the spring and summer, Sim City Racing embodied the saying “smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors.” The team weathered everything from rain chaos at VIR and CTMP to the heartbreak of a max drive-time violation at Watkins Glen that erased a strong run. Yet, like a ship that doesn’t fear the waves, they stayed on course. Even on off-days, they always found a way to bring home valuable points — a habit that would pay off in October.
“We went into the season with the mentality that this is a marathon, not a sprint,” team owner Jason Allen reflected. “Staying focused each race and being aware of our surroundings made all the difference.”
Composure Amid the Chaos
As the championship moved into its final stages — from the Brickyard to Road America — the #71 car endured its share of scrapes and penalties. A 60-second sanction at Road America briefly tested their composure, but by then their points cushion was nearly unassailable. When Petit Le Mans arrived, the mission was simple: finish cleanly, finish smartly, and bring the title home.
They did exactly that. Against the chaos of a 10-hour endurance classic, the Porsche never lost its rhythm. A runner-up finish at Road Atlanta secured the championship by 261 points over iRacing Today Motorsports — a margin built not just on three wins but on eight top-ten finishes from nine starts.
Teamwork at the Core
Behind the wheel, the team’s rotation of Allen, Spijkman, Carlisle, Nodwell, and Skalny became a hallmark of balance. Each brought a different strength, and together they created the sort of chemistry you can’t engineer — only earn. “Having a fantastic group of drivers meant we could rotate and rest when needed,” Spijkman explained. “It kept everyone sharp and motivated all year long.”
While the statistics tell one story — three wins, six top-five finishes, and two poles — the human side told another. Their calm under pressure, even amid at times controversial Race Control decisions and on-track incidents, became part of their identity. Every race seemed to underline the same theme: resilience beats raw speed over the long haul.
Celebration and Continuation
Now, with the championship secured, the Las Vegas-based team can afford a moment to breathe. “We’re celebrating for the next couple of weeks,” Allen said with a grin. “Then it’s back to work to see how we can defend our titles next year.”
Spijkman was a little more cryptic, smiling: “Well, our team is based in Vegas, and all I can say is — what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”
Whether next year brings another title run or new challenges, one thing is clear: Sim City Racing didn’t just win a championship — they built a foundation. In a season where fortune favored the patient, the #71 Porsche proved that consistency, cooperation, and composure remain the strongest engines of all.
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