A 16-Year-Old and a Supercross Champion Led North America's Charge at the Lamborghini World Final in Jerez

In near-90-degree heat at the Circuito de Jerez, North American drivers finished first or second in three of four classes on opening day.

The Circuito de Jerez served up near-90-degree heat for the opening day of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final, and when the first pair of 50-minute races concluded on Saturday, the North American contingent had seized control of the championship narrative.

The one-make series as customer-racing platform

Every driver competes in an identical Huracán Super Trofeo EVO, and a full season involves purchasing or leasing the race car, funding a professional team, and covering travel to six double-race weekends plus the World Final.

Steve Aghakhani's path to the World Final

Aghakhani and Jacob Eidson previously won together at Watkins Glen during the 2021 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season, a result that signaled early that the 16-year-old belonged at this level.

North American depth across the LB Cup field

North American LB Cup champion Mel Johnson finished second in the class race alongside teammate Thomas Lovelady, confirming that the North American field arrived at Jerez with real depth.