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MEET THE TEAM
SAM PALEY
- 2 Time USA Karting Champion
- Multiple Time Podium Winner in the F4 U.S. Championship
- 9 Podiums and 4 Poles in the Mazda MX-5 Cup between 2021 and 2023
- 2021 Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year
- GT4 Mustang Track Record Holder at Ozarks International Raceway
- 15 Years of Racing Experience
- Team Principal and Managing Director at TKG Motorsports
- Coaching Experience in IMSA, WRL, SCCA, & NASA
- Professional Sales / Marketing Graduate at Indiana University Kelley
JOHN PAUL (JP) SOUTHERN
- 5 Time USA Karting Champion
- Multiple Time Podium Winner in F3 Americas
- 2020 Trans-Am TA2 Southern Cup Champion
- Multiple Time Podium / Pole Winner in 2021 ADAC GT4 Germany and 2022 DTM Trophy
- 2023 ADAC GT Masters Podium Winner
- Lamborghini GT3 Test Driver 2023
- Privateer Driver Coach
- Instructor at Mid Ohio School of Racing, PCA Allegheny Region, and Instructor at The Motor Enclave
- Official Pittsburgh International Race Complex Track Representative
- Engineering Experience with Ligier, T3 Motorsport Germany, WRL GT4
- Team Manager 2022 Rolex 24 Hour T3 Motorsport Entry
- UNCC Online Graduate
SAM PALEY
- 2 Time USA Karting Champion
- Multiple Time Podium Winner in the F4 U.S. Championship
- 9 Podiums and 4 Poles in the Mazda MX-5 Cup between 2021 and 2023
- 2021 Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year
- GT4 Mustang Track Record Holder at Ozarks International Raceway
- 15 Years of Racing Experience
- Team Principal and Managing Director at TKG Motorsports
- Coaching Experience in IMSA, WRL, SCCA, & NASA
- Professional Sales / Marketing Graduate at Indiana University Kelley
JOHN PAUL (JP) SOUTHERN
- 5 Time USA Karting Champion
- Multiple Time Podium Winner in F3 Americas
- 2020 Trans-Am TA2 Southern Cup Champion
- Multiple Time Podium / Pole Winner in 2021 ADAC GT4 Germany and 2022 DTM Trophy
- 2023 ADAC GT Masters Podium Winner
- Lamborghini GT3 Test Driver 2023
- Privateer Driver Coach
- Instructor at Mid Ohio School of Racing, PCA Allegheny Region, and Instructor at The Motor Enclave
- Official Pittsburgh International Race Complex Track Representative
- Engineering Experience with Ligier, T3 Motorsport Germany, WRL GT4
- Team Manager 2022 Rolex 24 Hour T3 Motorsport Entry
- UNCC Online Graduate
THE CAR
“Drawing on years of racing expertise, Ford Performance specially crafted the Mustang® Dark Horse™ R race car to be aggressive and uncompromising. Allowing Mustang enthusiasts to simply buckle up and burn rubber in many club racing series.” ford.com
- 500+ Horsepower 5.0L Coyote V8
- TREMEC® 3160 Manual Transmission
- Overall Width | 1914mm
- Wheelbase | 2718mm
- Brembo Front Brake Calipers and Rotors
- Brembo Brake Pads
- Bespoke Michelin® 295/30R19 Racing Slick Tire
- Ford Performance Parts R1 Flow-Formed Wheels
(19” x 10.5” front, 19” x 11” rear)