08/05/2026
From a difficult Friday to a podium Saturday at Road America.
This weekend looked a little different for Gou Racing. After sharing the car with the same lineup for the past three years, we welcomed Celso Neto to the team to drive alongside Eddie Gou due to scheduling conflicts.
The weekend could not have started much better. Celso and Eddie immediately showed strong pace, with the No. 55 setting the fastest time in FP1 and giving us plenty of confidence for the days ahead.
Unfortunately, FP2 brought a major setback when Eddie made heavy contact with the barrier in Turn 1. The car suffered considerable damage, but the Gou Racing crew immediately got to work with the same attention to detail, determination, and pursuit of perfection that they bring to every weekend.
With the limited time between FP2 and qualifying, we were unable to complete the repairs and install the windshield before the session. The crew continued working throughout the afternoon, and by the end of the day, the car once again looked showroom ready.
It is difficult to put into words how proud we are of this crew and the standard at which they operate. No shortcuts, no excuses, and no compromises.
The car was ready for the grid on Saturday, although we would have to start from the back after missing qualifying. The race began in wet conditions, with Eddie taking the opening stint on wet tires. In the first 40 minutes, he fought his way through nearly half of the field before handing the car over to Celso.
From there, strong driving by Celso and an excellent strategy from Trevor put the No. 55 into the lead with just 20 minutes remaining. Unfortunately, stubborn traffic cost us valuable momentum in the closing stages and allowed a competitor to get by shortly before the checkered flag.
Still, we leave Road America extremely proud and happy. What looked like a gloomy Friday turned into an incredible podium Saturday.
This is racing. Hurdles will always arise, but how a team responds when they do is what shows its true strength.
A huge thank you to every member of the Gou Racing crew for making this result possible.