Daytona 2025 From A Drivers Perspective

From Ethan: Practice 1: my main goal going into this event was to get a good amount of experience and try to come out with the podium. Practice one was wet and we ended up going on wet tires on a drying track. It was a safer option. We weren’t the fastest but we we […]
Daytona 2025 Race Debrief From Jay Saito

Daytona is a fabulous place to go racing but it always feels like it is too early in the year. It is often cold and this year the rain decided to come into the mix just as the teams were setting up and opening the transporters. It clearly is the same for all, but it […]
Challenging Weekend at Laguna Seca for # 57 and # 66 Saito Motorsport Group Cars
This weekend we had the privilege of running Wyatt Couch along with our regular star driver Tyler Gonzalez. I had personally met Wyatt at the Mazda shootout 2 years ago and was immediately impressed by him on and off the track, naturally, expectations were very high for the weekend. Set up day. With flight disruption […]
Introducing the SMG Driver Development Program
Saito Motorsports Group, it’s not just in the business of racing; we’re in the business of nurturing the incredible talents and dreams of young, aspiring drivers. Our driving force is the unwavering commitment to guide future racing stars on their journey, from the exhilarating world of karting to the realization of their professional motorsports ambitions. […]
Road Atlanta, Confirmation Of Team Arrival
The Petit Lemans Road Atlanta always has a very special atmosphere that no other event possesses. The fans are something special and perhaps knowing that the racing season is almost over, they all make an effort to savor and celebrate every moment. Race team personnel know that soon they will finally get a chance to […]
SMG Welcomes Ben Keating!
**September 9, 2023** – A thrilling debut is on the horizon as professional endurance racing multi-time champion, Ben Keating, is set to take the track in the 2023 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The stage is none other than the Petit Le Mans, marking Keating’s first-ever appearance in the series as he […]
A Transformational Weekend At VIR
Before even getting into the weekend, Saito Motorsports Group owes a big thank you to Platt financial for being the first sponsor of our team, Jonathan Applegate and Scott Kaluza with Mazda Motorsport, Vic Gibson with Rebuild Rex, Mickey Carter with Carter racing, Andreas and the whole gang at Flis Performance for all the help […]
A Glimpse Into A Racing Weekend at Watkins Glen

Overcoming Challenges and Showing Resilience The adrenaline-fueled world of motorsport is a thrilling arena where skill, strategy, and teamwork converge. The recent race weekend at Watkins Glen proved to be a true test of these elements, as Clayton and the SMG team navigated a series of challenges, displaying professionalism and resilience at every turn. Practice […]