ST. LOUIS, MO (February 29, 2024) – At 21 years old, St. Louis, Missouri-native Spike Kohlbecker is celebrating his 16th year of competitive racing. A dedicated ambassador of his sponsors and supporters throughout his career, Kohlbecker is thrilled to welcome Jay Ackerman and the Ackerman Toyota Team for the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup North American series, as a title sponsor.
“To be the first full-time Toyota GR Cup driver to be sponsored by a leading Toyota dealership is something I am extremely proud of,” said Kohlbecker. “And to be sponsored by the #1 volume Toyota dealer in St. Louis, Ackerman Toyota, is just awesome,” added Kohlbecker. “Jay Ackerman and the entire Ackerman Toyota Team have been great to work with and I’m excited to represent them as we race to win the 2024 Toyota GR Cup National Championship.”
“Spike and I love St. Louis, we love Toyota GR vehicles, and we love racing,” Jay Ackerman noted. “We’re excited to support Spike and his quest to win the National Championship this year. And we’re excited about his commitment to help more St. Louis consumers experience what makes Ackerman Toyota special,” added Ackerman.
“What I enjoy most about racing is winning and representing my great sponsors and partners who make it all possible,” Kohlbecker noted. “The last race of the 2023 season is a great example of that, when we took the checkered flag in the TechSport Racing supported #55 car at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the plan for 2024 is to continue where we left off,” Kohlbecker exclaimed! “I’m grateful to be back with TechSport Racing in 2024 to continue our progress towards the GR Cup Championship,” Kohlbecker added.
“We’re thrilled to have Spike back with us here at TechSport Racing for the Toyota GR Cup 2024 season.” said Team Principal Kevin Anderson. “Indy 2023 was really a breakout weekend for Spike where he took a very impressive 1st, 2nd, and 1st place finish and we’re expecting to build on that for the 2024 season. After moving from a successful open wheel career, and with only 14 sports car races under his belt, we expect Spike to continue to improve in 2024 and be a front runner all season. After securing the 2023 Team Championship, I have high expectations for the entire team in 2024. It will be exciting to watch,” stated Anderson.
About Spike Kohlbecker
SPIKE KOHLBECKER is a 21-year-old professional driver and student at Boise State University College of Business and Economics, and a long-standing factory and development driver for Margay Racing (a St. Louis-based manufacturer of go karts). After a successful transition from five years of open-wheel racing to sports car racing in the Inaugural 2023 Toyota Gazoo Racing’s North American GR Cup Championship, Kohlbecker is preparing for the 2024 season with TechSport Racing, the 2023 GR Cup Team Champions. For sponsorship opportunities and to learn more about Spike Kohlbecker please visit spikekohlbeckerracing.com.
About Ackerman Toyota
ACKERMAN TOYOTA is St. Louis’ #1 volume dealership located at 2020 Hampton Avenue in St. Louis. “If you’re looking for a great car buying experience in St. Louis, come visit Ackerman Toyota. Our timely service, helpful staff, and Ackerman Advantage are what keep our customers coming back for all their new and pre-owned car needs!” Ackerman Toyota has a strong connection to the St. Louis community and is proud to support Spike Kohlbecker Racing and his pursuit of the 2024 Toyota GR Cup National Championship. To learn more about Ackerman Toyota please visit www.AckermanToyota.com.