ABOUT CAPSTONE MOTORSPORTS
Established in 2020, Capstone Motorsports was founded on the roots of success. The name, “Capstone”, was inspired by University of Alabama President, Dr. George Denny, when he called the university the “capstone of the public school system of the state.”
THE TEAM
Team Principal : John Allen
John Allen is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama, where he completed his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1979. After three decades of serving in the US Air Force Reserves and the Aerospace/Defense industry, John was very excited to launch Capstone Motorsports, where he offers motorsports internships to University of Alabama engineering students.
Driver / Coach : Kris Wilson
Kris Wilson is a legend in motorsports. Kris (aka Wild Willy Wilson) brings 40+ years of experience as an outstanding racing driver and coach.
Series:
IMSA - Michelin Pilot Challenge
SRO - GT4 America
Driver : Gary Ferrera
Series:
IMSA - Michelin Pilot Challenge
Driver : Cole Ciraulo
Cole Ciraulo has been racing Motorsports since the age of ten. He started his passion for racing with Go-Karts and the need for speed was born.
He was quickly inspired and driven to beat his competition on and off the track. Cole continued his racing path transitioning to Spec Miata’s where he competed in over 60 races with numerous top 10 finishes. Other highlights in his career include top 3 finishes with Teen Mazda Challenge as well as top 10 in SCCA Majors. At the age of 16 Cole started his pro career competing in the TC America TCA Division driving a Honda Civic SI.
In 2020 Cole joined teammate Tim Barber of TFB Performance and competed in GT4 SprintX Division driving the BMW GT4. The duo captured 5 Podiums for the year. Cole again joined Tim Barber of TFB running Silver Class in the 2021 GT4 SprintX Division.
Cole attends Arizona State University and is going into his sophomore year with a major in Sports Business and a minor in marketing.
Series:
SRO - GT4 America