SEBRING, Fla. – Three drivers making their Mustang Challenge North America debut finished on the podium today in race one at Sebring International Raceway.
In the Dark Horse class, Cole Loftsgard brought home the victory after starting from pole position. This weekend is not only Loftgard’s debut but also the debut for the Round 3 Racing team in the Mustang Challenge series. Michael Tosi finished on the second step of the podium in his first series race. 2025 Mustang Cup USA champion Will Lucas made his move up the Ford Racing Pyramid earning a third place finish.
Two-time class champion Alex Bachoura was victorious in the Dark Horse Legends class. Tom Tait finished second, and Chris Clarke finished third, scoring a podium in his Mustang Challenge debut.
UNOFFICIAL DH CLASS TOP-FIVE FINISHERS:
- Cole Loftsgard – No. 42 Round 3 Racing
- Michael Tosi – No. 77 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Will Lucas – No. 34 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Devin Anderson – No. 22 TechSport Racing
- Sandy Satullo – No. 7 Wheelhouse Motorsports
UNOFFICIAL DHL CLASS TOP-FIVE FINISHERS:
- Alex Bachoura – No. 33 Spark Performance
- Tom Tait – No. 8 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Chris Clarke – No. 9 Paley Motorsport with AAG Racing
- Paolo Salvatore – No. 84 Torre Racing
- Nicholas Smither – No. 58 Nick Smither Racing
COLE LOFTSGARD, No. 42 Round 3 Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DH) – “Round 3 Racing did a phenomenal job. The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R is a new platform for us, and we came out of the gate swinging. This race was one of 12 throughout the year so the job’s just begun, but I’m definitely going to enjoy this.”
ALEX BACHOURA, No. 33 Spark Performance Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DHL) – “Spark Performance really dialed in the Mustang Dark Horse R for the race. I won here last year, so this track feels like home and winning again here is special. Thank you to Ford. Racing here is the best fun you can ever have.”