Christian Weir & GR Cup Gear Up for an Exciting Return to VIR
After a two-month break, the Toyota GR Cup North America is roaring back to life, with Christian Weir eager to hit the track again. The Virginia International Raceway (VIR) will host the fourth event for the GR86 machine, marking the halfway point in the series’ calendar. “It has been a long break, but I put the off time to good use,” says Christian Weir. Indeed, it has been a busy period for Christian. He graduated high school and organized the Drive for 155, a charity go-kart race that raised over $155,000 for DuPagePads and their mission to end homelessness. “I […]
Ending Homelessness – Christian Weir Hosts the Drive for 155
On June 14th, Christian Weir along with his family will host the 15th Annual Drive for 155. The Drive is a 3-hour endurance karting race held at Kart Circuit Autobahn in Joliet, Illinois. With a goal of raising $155,000, the event invites teams to join together and seek donations to benefit DuPagePADS; an award winning and ground breaking non-profit with a simple goal – ending homelessness. Over the past 15 years this highly anticipated kart racing fundraiser has provided more than $1.5 million to help end homelessness and fund life-saving housing programs with support services for homeless families and neighbors […]
Building Momentum: Christian Weir Heads to Sebring
After a solid points haul and competitive performances at Circuit of the Americas, Christian Weir is ready to keep the momentum going this coming weekend at Sebring International Raceway. Sebring is the next event in the Toyota GR Cup North America and the competition is going to be just as hot as the central Florida weather. Currently sitting 8th in the championship, Christian plans to continue to recover from a tricky start to the season. “I am not going to let a set back here or there discourage me. If I can finish every race in the top 5, the […]
They say everything is big in Texas and Christian Weir of TechSport Racing had himself a big weekend at Circuit of the Americas. He leaves the Lone Star State with some big numbers. Christian was able to gain 29 total positions in two races and brought home a pretty big points score for him and the team. The Toyota GR Cup North America has a reputation for providing great racing and the 31 car field did not disappoint. The 3.4 mile circuit features 20 turns, elevation changes and long straights. Thursday and Friday were test and practice days. “Even though […]
Christian Weir Looks Forward to his Return to Circuit of the Americas
Naperville, IL – Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas is the next stop for Christian Weir in the Toyota GR Cup North America. April 26 & 27 the GR Cup will host rounds 3 & 4 at the only active purpose built F1 track in the United States. It also marks the first time Christian will return to a track that the last time he competed there; he left with a broken back. In October of 2021, Christian was competing in the US F4 Championship at COTA alongside Formula 1. It was a hot weekend, but the circuit boasted […]
Christian Weir & GR Cup Gear Up for an Exciting Return to VIR
After a two-month break, the Toyota GR Cup North America is roaring back to life, with Christian Weir eager to hit the track again. The Virginia International Raceway (VIR) will host the fourth event for the GR86 machine, marking the halfway point in the series’ calendar. “It has been a long break, but I put the off time to good use,” says Christian Weir. Indeed, it has been a busy period for Christian. He graduated high school and organized the Drive for 155, a charity go-kart race that raised over $155,000 for DuPagePads and their mission to end homelessness. “I […]