RACE 2: Lucas Claims Maiden Mustang Challenge Victory
After moving up the Ford Racing Sports Car Pyramid in 2026, Will Lucas earned his first Mustang Challenge win on Sunday. The victory came at Virginia International Raceway, the site where he won both the Miles Cup and Parnelli Cup championships in Mustang Cup USA in 2025.
Lucas found himself battling teammate Sandy Satullo for the win in the Dark Horse class after Devin Anderson and Cole Loftsgard fell down the running order. Once Lucas took the lead, he successfully defended against challenges from Satullo for the remainder of the race to score the win. Lucas also earned the JKTG Driving Research Award for being the highest-finishing Ford Racing Development Driver.
Gorshkov brought home his fourth win in four races in Dark Horse Legends after starting fourth and working his way forward throughout the race.
UNOFFICIAL DH CLASS TOP-FIVE FINISHERS:
- Will Lucas – No. 34 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Sandy Satullo – No. 7 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Cole Loftsgard – No. 42 Round 3 Racing
- Devin Anderson – No. 22 TechSport Racing
- Ethan Low – No. 25 Flying Lion Motorsports
UNOFFICIAL DHL CLASS TOP-FIVE FINISHERS:
- Oleg Gorshkov – No. 70 Round 3 Racing
- Nicholas Smither – No. 58 Nick Smither Racing
- Paolo Salvatore – No. 84 Torre Racing
- Chris Clarke – No. 9 Paley Motorsport with AAG Racing
- Tom Tait – No. 8 Wheelhouse Motorsports
WILL LUCAS, No, 34 Wheelhouse Motorsports Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DH) – “It’s pretty crazy that things came full circle like this. It’s a good story to get my first Mustang Challenge win where I won my Mustang Cup [USA] championships. I feel like I had the pace to run at the front all weekend, and I was able to put it all together today. [Sandy] Satullo was really putting the pressure on me for the last 35 minutes of the race, but I was able to keep him behind me.”
OLEG GORSHKOV, No. 70 Round 3 Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DHL) – “It feels really good to sweep the weekend. Today I was able to get the win by staying consistent and taking advantage when the guys in front of me made mistakes. A big thank you to Round 3 Racing, they prepped me an amazing Mustang Dark Horse R.”
RACE 1: Round 3 Racing the Best of Both Classes in Race 1
Cole Loftsgard earned his seventh victory of the season Saturday, contributing to a multi-class triumph by Round 3 Racing in race one of Mustang Challenge North America at Virginia International Raceway.
In a race that saw multiple full-course yellow periods resulting from the intense competition, Loftsgard successfully managed every start and restart to claim victory in the Dark Horse class. Devin Anderson challenged Loftsgard at every new green flag, ultimately finishing in second and earning the inaugural JKTG Driving Research award for being the highest finishing Ford Racing Development Driver.
In Dark Horse Legends, Oleg Gorshkov and Tom Tait were in a race-long battle for the lead, with Gorshkov ultimately bringing his third win in three races.
UNOFFICIAL DH CLASS TOP-FIVE FINISHERS:
- Cole Loftsgard – No. 42 Round 3 Racing
- Devin Anderson – No. 22 TechSport Racing
- Will Lucas – No. 34 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Sandy Satullo – No. 7 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Tate Pritt – No. 98 Automatic Racing
UNOFFICIAL DHL CLASS TOP-FIVE FINISHERS:
- Oleg Gorshkov – No. 70 Round 3 Racing
- Tom Tait – No. 8 Wheelhouse Motorsports
- Nicholas Smither – No. 58 Nick Smither Racing
- Walter Bobko – No. 88 Nick Smither Racing
- Paolo Salvatore – No. 84 Torre Racing
COLE LOFTSGARD, No. 42 Round 3 Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DH) – “It was a challenging race for us with all the restarts. [Devin] Anderson and I battled during each one, but I was able to stay in front. Thanks to Round 3 Racing for giving me a great Dark Horse R this weekend. It’s a good feeling to get the win, and we’ll keep this momentum going.”
OLEG GORSHKOV, No. 70 Round 3 Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DHL) – “We had limited green flag laps, which made today’s race challenging. Tom Tait and I exchanged positions a few times, and at the end of the day I got it done to bring home the win. It feels good to help Round 3 Racing win in both classes, and hopefully I can do it again tomorrow.”
DEVIN ANDEROSON, No. 22 TechSport Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R (DH) – “It means the world to me that Ford Racing has placed its trust in me and that I’m able to represent the brand as a Ford Racing Development Driver. It’s an absolute honor to be presented with the first JKTG Driving Research award, and I’m looking forward to fighting for it for the rest of the year.”
