2026 Round 1 Speed SF Enduro
Speed SF Enduro Round 1 — Buttonwillow Raceway Park (April 25–26)
A race of strategy, survival, and last-lap heartbreak. Round 1 of the Speed SF Enduro at Buttonwillow Raceway Park delivered exactly what endurance racing is all about—unpredictable conditions, intense battles, and drama all the way to the final lap.
Saturday Qualifying — Beating the Rain
Qualifying kicked off under looming clouds, and just as the session began, rain started to fall. Drivers rushed onto the track, knowing every second counted—wait too long, and the track would only get slower. In Group A, the Garagistic E36 stormed to pole with a 1:55.529, followed closely by Abdul in the Rcrew E46 at 1:56.030, with Anthony in the S2000 securing third. Group B saw a tight battle, with Andy Chittium leading in the NC Miata at 2:03.460, just ahead of Abheet Brar and Tom Lepper in the Civic Type R—all within tenths. In Group C, the crowd-favorite “America Boat” Crown Vic took pole with a 2:08.291, followed by Inconceivable Racing and Cygeist Performance.
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Sunday Race — 2.5 Hours of Chaos and Comebacks
Sunday morning, 8:00 AM. Engines fired for the rolling start. Out of 29 entries, 25 cars made it to the grid—already a reminder that endurance racing starts before the green flag even drops. And once it did… the action never stopped.
Group A — From Control to Chaos
Abdul (E46), starting P2, wasted no time—making a decisive pass for the lead on Lap 1. He held strong under pressure, trading pace with the Garagistic E36 and controlling the race until Lap 14 when the lead changed again. Meanwhile, Anthony (S2000) played the long game—smooth, consistent, and staying out of trouble in P3. That strategy paid off. A drivetrain failure took Abdul out of contention. A lengthy pit stop slowed the Garagistic car. By Lap 48, Anthony had taken the overall lead. But endurance racing is relentless. Garagistic began charging—lapping traffic, gaining 0.5–1 second per lap, closing the gap rapidly. The tension built with every lap. Then—on the final lap—disaster struck. Anthony, leading the race, ran out of fuel. Garagistic seized the moment, taking overall victory and Group A win in one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend. A heartbreaking end for Anthony after a near-perfect drive.
🏁 Group A Final Results
🥇 1st — Garagistic (E36)
🥈 2nd — Anthony (Rcrew S2000)
🥉 3rd — Abdul (Rcrew E46)
Group B — Precision, Consistency, Victory
Group B delivered one of the most competitive and dynamic races of the weekend, with constant position changes and multiple drivers fighting at the front. Tom Lepper (Civic Type R) led early from Lap 4, but pressure quickly built from behind as Abheet Brar and Team IMS drivers Joaquin Garcia and Robert Prince methodically worked their way forward. At one stage, Joaquin Garcia even captured the overall race lead, showcasing the IMS Miata program's pace. But endurance racing rewards execution—and Abheet Brar delivered a flawless performance: Clean, mistake-free driving, perfectly timed and executed pit stop, strong, consistent lap pace
🏁 Group B Final Results
🥇 1st — Abheet Brar (NC Miata)
🥈 2nd — Joaquin Garcia (Team IMS Miata)
🥉 3rd — Robert Prince (Team IMS Miata)🏆 Also finishing P3 Overall
Group C — Pure Endurance Spirit
Group C proved that endurance racing isn’t just about speed—it’s about discipline, awareness, and consistency over the long run. Despite being the slowest class on paper, these drivers managed traffic with precision, maintained clean, disciplined racing lines, and battled hard within class. After 2.5 hours, the top competitors finished on the same lap—a testament to their endurance and racecraft. Post-race developments reshuffled the order: “America Boat” (Crown Vic) suffered a transponder issue, removing it from classification. Marrs Racing received a 1-minute penalty for a fuel spill during a pit stop
🏁 Group C Final Results
🥇 1st — Cygeist Performance (Miata NA) — Group C Winner
🥈 2nd — Inconceivable Racing
🥉 3rd — Marrs Racing
Respect, Safety & Racecraft
We want to especially recognize and appreciate all drivers for their outstanding level of professionalism on the track. Across 2.5 hours of close racing, multi-class traffic, and changing conditions, there were zero contact incidents. That speaks volumes about: Driver awareness, Respect between competitors, The quality of racing within the Speed SF community. This is exactly the standard that defines Speed SF Enduro.
Thank You & What’s Next
A huge thank you to all drivers who made Round 1 an unforgettable event. From changing weather to last-lap drama, this is exactly what Speed SF Enduro is all about.
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👉 Speed SF Enduro Series info: https://www.speedsf.com/endurance-series
👉 Qualifying: https://speedhive.mylaps.com/sessions/12000255#byclass
👉 Race Results: https://speedhive.mylaps.com/sessions/11998698#byclass
👉 Lap Chart: https://speedhive.mylaps.com/sessions/11998698#lapchart
Round 2 — Up Next
📍 Sonoma Raceway
📅 June 6–7. We’ll see you back on track. Registration Link