A Journey of Success and Strategic Partnerships.

Team NOVA Race saw the light in 2010 thanks to the entrepreneurial vision of Luca Magnoni, quickly establishing itself as a solid and respected presence in the world of Gran Turismo racing. In the early years, a strategic partnership with Ginetta Cars led to the creation of the ‘G50 Cup by Yokohama’ one-make series, demonstrating the Team’s commitment not only to racing, but also to organising high-level events.

During this period, NOVA Race actively participated in numerous Endurance competitions, achieving outstanding results with Ginetta cars and winning prestigious titles such as the Gulf Abu Dhabi 24 Hours, the Paul Ricard 24 Hours and the Barcelona 24 Hours.

Focus on Prestigious GT3 and GT4 Cars

In the following years, the team focused its attention on GT3 and GT4 series cars, choosing prestigious brands such as Nissan and Mercedes. With the Nissan GT-R GT3 and the Mercedes-AMG GT4, NOVA Race has continued to reap high levels of success, consolidating its reputation in the motor racing scene.
The year 2021 marked a turning point with the entry of Honda’s GT3-class cars. This partnership with the Japanese brand has propelled the team onto the international stage, enabling it to compete at the highest level.

2022 was a year of triumphs, with the conquest of the Italian GT Sprint Championship in the PRO category and the titles reserved for Teams and Manufacturers. The Endurance series saw the team triumph in the AM category, confirming Luca Magnoni as Italian champion.

A Path of Success and Continued Growth

The year 2023 saw the team’s debut in the series organised by SRO, with numerous victories and podiums confirming the steady growth and ambition of Team NOVA Race.

In the 2024 season, Nova Race focused its efforts on the Italian GT Championship, fielding as many as three Honda NSX GT3 cars in the Sprint series and narrowly missing out on the PRO-AM title. In the Endurance series, the team returned to overall victory in the Imola race.

The year 2025 marks another turning point for the team, which decided to upgrade its cars by developing the Evo25 evolution package for the Honda NSX GT3, featuring aerodynamic and mechanical improvements. Thanks to these enhancements, Nova Race achieved numerous podium finishes in the overall Italian GT Sprint Championship, demonstrating its competitiveness and increasingly establishing itself as a benchmark in the GT racing scene.

Below are some key moments in the team’s history:

• 2012: Organisation of the ‘G50 Cup by Yokohama’ championship.
• 2014: NOVA Race becomes the official team for Nissan in the Italian Gran Turismo Championship.
• 2018: First appearance in the European GT4 Championship with the British brand Ginetta.
• 2019: Inauguration of the new headquarters in Varese and deployment of three Mercedes-AMG GT4s.
• 2020: Italian champion in the GT Endurance series reserved for AM drivers.
• 2021: Winning the Italian GT Endurance AM championship title with the Honda NSX GT3 Evo and the Sprint title in the GT4 series in the PRO-AM category.
• 2022 Italian GT3 Sprint Champion (Drivers and Teams)
• 2023 Debut of the Honda NSX GT3 in the GT World Challenge Europe, with podium finishes in the Silver category
• 2024 GT3 Sprint Vice-Champion in the PRO-AM category and overall victory at Imola in the Endurance series
• 2025 Development of the Honda NSX GT3 Evo25 for the Italian GT Championship