Di Benedetto Racing is a Canadian motorsports racing team based in Vaughan, ON Canada.
IN 2026, DBR Returns TO the IMSA VP SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE.
DOUBLE PODIUM FOR JUSTIN DI BENEDETTO AT SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Vaughan (Ontario), February 12, 2026 – Justin Di Benedetto the Canadian from Vaughan, Ontario, secured two IMSA podium finishes at IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge season opener at Daytona International Speedway, piloting his BOLT Digital Technologies and Syntheia AI backed Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport.
The 2026 season kicked off on a high note at Daytona International Speedway. Justin delivered a standout weekend by securing podium finishes in both rounds 1 and 2 – capturing third place on Saturday and second place during Sunday’s wet race.
“I’m very happy with the weekend we had at Daytona. The car was strong from the start of the weekend and we were fighting at the sharp end of the field each race. Race 2 was a highlight for me as we carved our way up to the lead in tricky rain conditions and fought all race long with the Toyota”, said Justin Di Benedetto.
“I want to thank all our partners and sponsors for their support this season. We had an incredible start to the year and we are looking to continue this momentum at the next race.”
The successful weekend demonstrated the consistency the team carried over from the 2025 season, providing foundational momentum for the 2026 championship title.
Justin Di Benedetto Set for Return to IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge in 2026 with BOLT Digital Technologies and Syntheia AI
After a strong maiden season, the goal for 2026 is clear: turn momentum into more podiums and contend even further up the order.
“We’re excited to be back in the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge for 2026,” said Justin Di Benedetto. “Last season was our first foray into the IMSA paddock, and we had a great year finishing fourth in the GSX standings with our Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. I’ll be looking to build on our successes from last year and have an even stronger 2026. Last season was a complete reset for our program, as it was our first full season in the United States where five of the six tracks we raced at were completely new for me.”
“The podiums at VIR and Road Atlanta were the highlights of the season and we are aiming to grab more next time out. We had great competition all season and I’m proud that we were the fastest Porsche in our class. We kick off the season in a few weeks at Daytona for the Roar, and I couldn’t think of a more perfect place to start the racing year.”
“There are a lot of people involved in our race program, from my family, to the guys at Bestline Auto Tech, Matt, Vito and George, plus the rest of our crew, Max, Craig, Michael and Danny. All of them are integral to this program and I’m very proud of the group we’ve assembled heading into next season. All our partners and sponsors have been fantastic supporters of our IMSA efforts in 2026.”
The 2026 campaign begins on January 16 with the Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, where Di Benedetto and the team will open their season and set the tone for another year in GSX competition.
About Di Benedetto Racing
Di Benedetto Racing (DBR) is a Canadian motorsports racing team based in Vaughan, Ontario Canada. Justin Di Benedetto pilots the teams Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport entry. DBR competes in the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge for the 2025 season.
DBR partners for the 2025 season include;
Syntheia AI, Launch Capital, Turnium Technology Group Inc., Full Circle Lithium Corp., Miner One, Velocity Engagement, Buzbuzian Capital, Canacord Genuity - The Polonoski Team, Irwin Lowy LLP,Capital Event Marketing, WhiteCap, Rentex Realty, Garfinkle Bidderman LLP, Sunset on the Pacific Capital, Ultraray Medical, D&B Chartered Accountants, OkRx (Levan Pharma Solutions), MIT Consulting, Bestline Auto Tech, Adwave, Antara Marketing International.
