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Rafa Martinez
Rafa Martinez is an El Salvador–born entrepreneur‑turned‑racer whose journey into motorsports began unexpectedly in 2021, when a single passenger lap at Circuit of The Americas ignited a passion he’d never previously imagined pursuing. After immigrating to the U.S. at age 12 and building a successful career as a natural‑gas trader, he used his financial success to create RAFA Racing Club—a motorsports organization built to make racing more accessible while fielding competitive programs across Porsche Sprint Challenge, GT4 Europe, IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, and more. Martinez’s rapid rise from first‑time track‑day driver to team founder reflects both his lifelong love of cars and his mission‑driven approach: providing turnkey support, lowering barriers to entry, and giving talented young drivers opportunities he never had.
Ian 'Crimsix' Porter
Ian “Crimsix” Porter is a three‑time Call of Duty world champion and the winningest player in the franchise’s history, who spent over a decade dominating esports before shifting gears into real‑world motorsports. After retiring from competitive Call of Duty in 2022, he leaned into his growing passion for cars and track days, using sim racing—first with FaZe Clan’s ESL R1 team—as a bridge to professional racing. By 2024, Porter joined RAFA Racing and made an immediate impact in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, winning multiple races and proving that his discipline, competitive drive, and technical precision could translate from virtual battlefields to real asphalt. His gamer‑to‑racer journey highlights a rare dual‑career success story, blending esports mastery with a rapidly rising motorsports career.
Jem Hepworth
Jem Hepworth is a British racing driver whose career began in childhood, progressing from quad bikes at age seven to karting by eleven and eventually into cars, where she quickly proved her talent. She won the Britcar Endurance Championship in 2020 during her first season of car racing, a breakthrough that helped propel her into higher‑level GT and prototype machinery. After joining RAFA Racing Team in 2022, Hepworth expanded her international presence, competing in European GT4, the Indian Racing League, and later the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series, where she earned multiple podiums and class wins in 2025 while forming part of a rare all‑female lineup. Her journey reflects steady progression, adaptability across racing disciplines, and a growing reputation as one of the standout female drivers pushing toward top‑tier GT competition.
Kiko Porto
Kiko Porto is a Brazilian racing driver from Recife who has risen quickly through the American open‑wheel and sports car ranks, earning recognition for both speed and adaptability. After starting in karting and progressing through Formula 4 and the U.S. F2000 National Championship—where he captured the 2021 title —he advanced into USF Pro 2000 and later made appearances in Indy NXT. Porto has since expanded into GT and endurance racing, competing full‑time in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America with ANSA Motorsports en.wikipedia.org and showcasing standout performances, including race wins and poles early in his GT career. His trajectory continued upward with RAFA Racing Team, where he dominated the 2025 IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge GSX class with nine wins and eleven podiums . Porto’s career reflects a blend of raw pace, technical growth, and a clear shift toward long‑term success in high‑level sports car racing.
Westin Workman
Toyota GR Cup champion and Toyota Driver Development (TD2) program member Westin Workman will join the RAFA Racing Team for the 2026 season, continuing his rise within Toyota’s North American sports car pipeline after a breakthrough championship campaign.
The 21-year-old racer will race a Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2 in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge – kicking off his title challenge at the opening round of the championship during the Roar Before the Rolex 24 weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
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