Shanaman Shines as Revolution Cup North America Concludes in Dramatic COTA Finale
Nine Revolution race cars in a field of over 60 cars took to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for a spectacular season finale, as the 2026 Revolution Cup North America concluded in dramatic fashion, with championship celebrations, challenging weather conditions and some outstanding performances.
The final round of the Prototype America season attracted an extraordinary 60-car grid, with competitors eager to take advantage of one of the last opportunities to race at the iconic Texas circuit before it becomes a private venue
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Among them were nine Revolution race cars, competing across the PS1 and PS2 classes in the final round of the 2026 Revolution Cup North America championship.
Qualifying – Shanaman and Riley Set the Pace
Qualifying saw Aaron Shanaman lead the way in Revolution Cup PS1, securing pole position in his Revolution 500 EVO ahead of Ron Fletcher in his 500SC and Nathan Duckles in another 500 EVO.
Elvis Stojko qualified fourth in his 500SC, followed by Chris Hinojosa, Jeff Posey and Eitan Zidkilov, all driving Revolution 500 EVOs.
In PS2, newly crowned champion Austin Riley continued his impressive form, taking pole position in his Revolution 427 ahead of fellow 427 driver James Dennison.
With Riley having already secured the overall Revolution Cup championship at the previous round at Virginia International Raceway, attention turned to the battle for second place in the standings, with Dennison and Jeff Posey both in contention heading into the final weekend.
Race 1 – Riley and Shanaman Take the Honours
The opening race of the weekend was brought to a premature conclusion by a black flag, cutting short the action on the packed COTA circuit.
Nevertheless, Shanaman continued his excellent qualifying form to take the Revolution Cup PS1 victory in his Revolution 500 EVO.
Elvis Stojko delivered an impressive performance to secure second place in his Revolution 500SC, while Nathan Duckles completed the podium in third.
In PS2, Austin Riley maintained his winning momentum, taking victory in the Revolution 427, with James Dennison finishing second in his sister 427.
Race 2 – Shanaman Shines in Spectacular Wet-Weather Conditions
If the opening race had been frustratingly short, Race 2 more than made up for it, delivering some of the most dramatic conditions of the season.
With rain soaking the Circuit of the Americas, drivers faced a treacherous track, but the Revolution cars demonstrated their impressive wet-weather capabilities.
The standout performance came from Aaron Shanaman, who was simply in a class of his own.
Driving his Revolution 500 EVO, Shanaman produced a remarkable display of wet-weather driving, at times lapping an astonishing 10 seconds faster than much of the surrounding field.
In a race featuring a huge variety of prototype machinery, Shanaman's pace was a powerful demonstration of both his driving ability and the performance of the Revolution 500 EVO in challenging conditions.
He took a commanding PS1 victory, completing a perfect weekend of two wins from two races.
Nathan Duckles secured second place in his 500 EVO, while Ron Fletcher brought his 500SC home in third to complete the Revolution Cup podium.
In PS2, it was another familiar result, with Austin Riley taking his second victory of the weekend ahead of James Dennison, giving the Revolution 427 another one-two finish.
Riley Crowned 2026 Revolution Cup North America Champion
While the championship title had already been secured at VIR, COTA provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate Austin Riley's outstanding 2026 campaign.
The Revolution 427 driver has been the benchmark throughout the season, combining impressive speed with consistent performances to accumulate 208.5 championship points and claim the Revolution Cup North America Trophy.
However, the battle for second place remained alive entering the final round.
James Dennison and Jeff Posey were both in contention, but Dennison's consistency throughout the season, backed up by two further second-place finishes at COTA, proved decisive. This secured a 1 - 2 in the championship for Rilli Racing, who have stood out as the team to beat all year.
Dennison secured the championship runner-up position with 138.5 points, while Posey completed the top three on 103.5 points.
Shanaman's sensational performance at COTA helped him finish fourth in the final standings with 83 points, ahead of Chris Hinojosa in fifth.
2026 Revolution Cup North America – Final Championship Standings
Pos. | Driver | Points |
1 | Austin Riley | 208.5 |
2 | James Dennison | 138.5 |
3 | Jeff Posey | 103.5 |
4 | Aaron Shanaman | 83 |
5 | Chris Hinojosa | 69.5 |
6 | John Ulmer | 58.5 |
7 | Elvis Stojko | 55.5 |
8 | Ari Straus | 36 |
9 | Nathan Duckles | 33 |
10 | Ron Fletcher | 23 |
11 | Eitan Zidkilov | 20 |
Celebrating a Fantastic Season
Away from the circuit, the COTA weekend also provided an opportunity for the Revolution racing community to come together and celebrate another memorable season of North American competition.
A special Revolution Cup awards ceremony saw Austin Riley officially presented with the 2026 championship trophy, recognising his outstanding achievement behind the wheel of the Revolution 427.
Drivers, teams, friends and supporters gathered for a celebratory dinner and social evening, bringing everyone together away from the intensity of competition.
The occasion perfectly captured the spirit of the Revolution Cup: fiercely competitive racing on track, combined with a friendly and supportive paddock atmosphere.
A Fitting End to the 2026 Season
With nine Revolution cars competing among a remarkable 60-car field, dramatic wet-weather racing, a championship battle decided and a new champion celebrated, COTA provided a fitting conclusion to the 2026 Revolution Cup North America.
From Austin Riley's championship-winning consistency to Aaron Shanaman's extraordinary wet-weather performance, the final weekend showcased the talent of the drivers and the capabilities of the Revolution range.
Congratulations to Austin Riley, James Dennison and Jeff Posey on their championship podium finishes, and a huge thank you to every driver, team and supporter who helped make the 2026 Revolution Cup North America such a fantastic season.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the grid in 2027!
