There was little doubt that momentum was on Jeff Ricca’s side entering the 2025 TC America season, but few could have predicted just how commanding his title defense would be. The driver and team owner of Ricca Autosport secured his second-consecutive TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing School championship in dominant fashion, amassing 325 points over the course of a season that was defined by growth and unmatched execution.
Ricca’s campaign saw no shortage of highlights, with eight wins, four runner-up finishes, and three third-place results, placing him on the podium in fifteen of the 16 rounds total. His powerhouse performances included clean sweeps at Sonoma Raceway, Sebring International Raceway’s tripleheader, and Road America, showcasing not only his own precision and skilled driving, but also the team’s meticulous preparation.
The Hyundai Elantra N1 TC EVO platform proved to be the perfect weapon in Ricca’s hands, putting him on the fast track to another championship title. But the story of Ricca’s 2025 season extends far beyond his own results. As team owner, Ricca continued his mission to build a program that elevates emerging talent and widens the pathway into professional racing.
Ricca Autosport experienced significant expansion this year, not only in its competitive footprint with the addition of several more cars to their roster, but also in its commitment to developing drivers. With the growth of the Hyundai Elantra N1 TC EVO and the launch of the Hyundai N Trophy Cup in North America, the team became a hub for opportunity and advancement.
In total, eleven different drivers competed under the Ricca Autosport banner in 2025: Jeff Ricca, PJ Groenke, Eric Kunz, Connor Attrell, CJ Sepulveda, Gyumin Kim, Andre Castro, Alana Carter, Justin Gravett, Shelby Mills, and Antonio Abrom. Each found a place within Ricca’s expanding ecosystem, ranging from seasoned competitors to rising prospects taking their first steps into touring car racing.
“Securing another championship is something we can all embrace as a team,” said Jeff Ricca. “It just shows how strong we are, and it's only up from here. We just keep on going, and next year's going to be even stronger.”
As he leaves the 2025 season behind and shifts focus to what lies ahead in 2026, Jeff Ricca stands not only as a repeat champion, but as a leader shaping the next generation of TC America competition. Through both his own personal performance and his team’s impressive expansion, he has solidified Ricca Autosport as one of the paddock’s most influential and opportunity-driven programs, setting the stage for even greater impact in the seasons to come.