05/22/2026
JDP Racing Announces Michele Abbate for 2026 NASA NW ST1 Championship Campaign
JDP Racing is proud to announce that Michele Abbate will join the team for the 2026 racing season, piloting the No. 11 C7 Corvette in the NASA ST1 class.
Supported by valued partners Dill Petroleum, Pickle Juice Race Fuel, and JDP Racing School, Abbate will compete in the NASA Northwest Racing Series with her sights set on the Regional Championship and qualification for the NASA Championships at Sebring International Raceway.
Joining her on track will be JDP Racing owner Jason Perry in the team’s No. 8 C7 Corvette, creating an exciting two-car effort as JDP Racing continues to expand its presence in top-level amateur and semi-professional road racing competition.
“I’m looking forward to joining the JDP Racing team this year in their NASA efforts,” said Michele Abbate. “I’ve been watching the JDP Racing team grow over the last few years, and it’s exciting to be joining a top-notch team that is focused on development, results, and strong competition. Thank you to Jason, Danielle, and the entire JDP Racing team and sponsors for making this possible, I can’t wait to hit the track in just a few weeks.”
The 2026 season marks a major step forward for JDP Racing as the team pursues championship results while continuing to build long-term commercial partnerships within motorsports.
JDP Racing is currently seeking additional marketing and sponsorship partners for the 2026 season. Partner opportunities include:
* Professional brand placement on race vehicles and team apparel
* Event hospitality and VIP experiences
* Social media and digital marketing exposure
* Driver appearances and promotional activations
* National exposure through NASA competition events and championship participation
Businesses interested in partnering with JDP Racing for the 2026 campaign are encouraged to contact the team to discuss custom partnership opportunities.
NASA Northwest Dill Petroleum Sean Butterfield Jason Perry Michele Abbate