Buggyra Academy's FACE OFF program heads to Lausitzring for round 2 of the GT Cup Series
Following a successful debut in Austria, Buggyra Academy's innovative FACE OFF driver development program continues this weekend with round 2 of the GT Cup Series at the German Lausitzring.
Monaco/France, June 12, 2025 -- The FACE OFF program offers young talents a unique learning experience by pairing them with experienced racers in real race conditions, not just simulators or test sessions. By combining competition with mentorship, FACE OFF helps junior drivers grow on and off the track.
This weekend, two Mercedes-AMG GT4 cars will race under the Buggyra ZM Racing banner. In car #29, Dubai-born Aliyyah Koloc makes her GT racing debut of the season alongside 16-year-old Miroslav Mikeš 18-year-old Filip Nedoma. Koloc missed the opening round due to her participation in the Chinese Taklimakan Rally, reflecting her dual commitment to both GT and rally raid disciplines.
In car #55, Czech veteran racer Adam Lacko teams up with 18-year-old Filip Nedoma. The driver pairings differ from the Austrian round, where Nedoma raced with experienced Czech circuit and rally driver Martin Hudec, substituting for Aliyyah Koloc, and Mikeš was partnered with Lacko.
'I'm really happy to finally start my GT season, especially at a track I haven't raced on before,' said Aliyyah Koloc. 'I've spent a lot of time preparing for the Lausitzring in the simulator, and after an intense rally raid season so far, it will be interesting to see how the switch to GT goes. I'm also really looking forward to sharing my experience with the youngsters. Helping them grow is a big part of what FACE OFF is about.'
The Lausitzring, renowned for its high-speed oval section, which is rarely found in continental Europe, has been a part of the GT Cup calendar since 2024. As part of the FACE OFF program, the young drivers are evaluated across multiple performance indicators, including on-track results, technical understanding, and personal development off the track. The evaluation system has been specifically developed by Buggyra, and it is designed to complement, not compete with, the official championship rankings.
After round 1, Team 29 (Nedoma) leads the FACE OFF standings with 64 points, while Team 55 (Mikeš) has only 18 points due to technical issues in Austria. The team has since worked tirelessly to resolve these problems and is aiming for a strong comeback at the Lausitzring.
Race Schedule:
· Friday, June 13
Qualifying for the 1-hour endurance race: 13:25 to 14:00 CEST
Endurance Race Start: 15:40 CEST
· Saturday, June 14
Sprint Race Qualifying: 09:00 CEST
Sprint Race 1 : 10:40 CEST
Sprint Race 2 : 14:10 CEST
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