Risi Competizione
Risi Competizione is a privately owned, Houston-based Ferrari racing team founded in 1998 that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech GTD Pro class and Michelin Endurance Cup using the Ferrari 296 GT3, serving automotive sponsors and dealerships seeking brand exposure at North American endurance races.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Risi Competizione does
Risi Competizione is a Houston, Texas-based, privately owned professional Ferrari racing team founded in 1998 by Giuseppe Risi. The team competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC), running the Ferrari 296 GT3 (and the updated 296 GT3 Evo) in the GTD Pro class across North America's marquee endurance events: the Rolex 24 At Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, 6 Hours of Indianapolis, and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. Historically the team has raced Ferrari 488 GT3, 488 GTE, 458, 430, 360, and 333SP models, establishing a 25+ year continuous Ferrari factory partnership.
The team's business model is sponsorship-driven. Title and presenting sponsor Pennzoil anchors a sponsor roster that includes Michelin (tires), OMP Racing (safety/apparel), Rotiform (wheels), Ferrari of Houston/Ontario/Toronto dealerships, and a long tail of component suppliers (Brembo, Staubli, VP Racing, Eibach, Bosch, Camozzi, Pakelo, Marwin Sports, DEA). Revenue also derives from IMSA prize money and a secondary Customer Racing program through which Risi provides technical support and engineering services to other Ferrari GT3 entrants, exemplified by the 2025 technical partnership with DragonSpeed. Sponsor deliverables include livery branding, broadcast exposure across NBC/USA Network/Peacock and international IMSA platforms, and association with Ferrari Competizioni GT factory drivers (Rigon, Serra, Calado, Pier Guidi).
Risi Competizione operates without external institutional funding, subsidiaries, or public-market participation. The team skipped direct competition in 2025 to provide technical support to DragonSpeed, then announced a return to full IMEC competition in 2026. Notable competitive milestones include five Petit Le Mans wins (1998, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2019), the inaugural IMEC GTD Pro championship (2022), and the GTD Pro victory at the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona by a full lap.
Risi Competizione firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Risi Competizione
- Legal name
- Risi Competizione
- Website
- https://risicompetizione.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Risi Competizione is a privately owned, Houston-based Ferrari racing team founded in 1998 that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech GTD Pro class and Michelin Endurance Cup using the Ferrari 296 GT3, serving automotive sponsors and dealerships seeking brand exposure at North American endurance races.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Risi Competizione industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Motorsports Racing Services
- NAICS
- Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)
- SIC
- Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent) (MPAKAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.) (MPAKABAB), Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD), Motorsports Fan Engagement & Membership Programs (Series/Team-Owned) (MPAKAGAI)
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Where Risi Competizione is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Risi Competizione business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Risi Competizione operates primarily as a sponsored racing team. Sponsors include Pennzoil, Ferrari of Houston, Ferrari of Ontario, Ferrari of Toronto, OMP Racing, DEA, Michelin, Rotiform, and others. Sponsors receive brand exposure through car liveries, team apparel, race event participation, and media coverage across IMSA broadcasts.
- Race Winnings and Prize Money: The team earns prize money and championship points through competitive race finishes in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship and IMEC series, including victories at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and podium finishes at Sebring, Watkins Glen, and Petit Le Mans.
- Technical Support and Customer Racing Programs: Risi Competizione provides technical support to other Ferrari teams (e.g., DragonSpeed) and operates a Customer Racing program, offering Ferrari racing expertise and support services to privateer Ferrari GT3 customers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Risi Competizione product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Risi Competizione is a privately owned professional Ferrari racing team that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class and the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) using Ferrari 296 GT3 race cars. The team sells sponsorship and partnership packages to enterprise brands, providing brand exposure through car liveries, broadcast coverage, and event participation at premier North American endurance races including the Rolex 24 At Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, 6 Hours of Indianapolis, and Petit Le Mans. It also provides a Customer Racing program offering technical support to other Ferrari GT3 teams and privateers.
Product overview
Risi Competizione is a Houston, Texas-based Ferrari race team offering professional GT racing competition services. The company operates two primary programs: Pro Racing (factory-supported competition in IMSA WeatherTech Championship GTD Pro class) and Customer Racing (technical support for Ferrari customers). The core product is competitive racing services using Ferrari 296 GT3 and Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo vehicles in endurance races including Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, and Petit Le Mans.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pro Racing Program Professional GT racing competition services in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class with Ferrari 296 GT3 vehicles, providing enterprise sponsors and partners with brand exposure through car livery, broadcast coverage, and event participation at premier North American endurance races.
- Customer Racing Program Technical support and racing services for customer Ferrari teams and privateers competing with Ferrari GT vehicles, providing engineering expertise, race strategy, and team support services.
Quantifiable outcome
- Won the inaugural IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) GTD Pro Championship in 2022
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Risi Competizione
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Risi Competizione technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Risi Competizione partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Ferrari S.p.A. / Ferrari Competizioni GTcoreFerrari is the primary manufacturer partner for Risi Competizione, providing the Ferrari 296 GT3 and technical support. Risi Competizione fields Ferrari factory drivers including Davide Rigon, Daniel Serra, James Calado, and Alessandro Pier Guidi. Ferrari's technical partnership includes factory driver support, car development input, and use of Ferrari racing heritage for partner activations.
- PennzoilflagshipPennzoil is a consistent title/presenting sponsor for Risi Competizione, appearing across all IMEC endurance races. Pennzoil receives prominent car livery branding, broadcast exposure, and association with Ferrari GT racing.
- MichelincoreMichelin is the tire supplier and sponsor for Risi Competizione, providing tires for all IMSA endurance races. The partnership is listed as a core sponsor for multiple racing seasons.
- OMP RacingcoreOMP Racing provides racing safety equipment, suits, and team apparel for Risi Competizione across all races. Listed as a consistent sponsor across multiple seasons.
- RotiformminorRotiform provides custom wheels for the Ferrari 296 GT3 race car and is listed as a sponsor across multiple IMSA seasons.
- Ferrari of HoustonflagshipFerrari of Houston is the local Ferrari dealership partner for Risi Competizione, providing sponsorship and local brand association for the Houston-based team.
- Ferrari of OntariominorFerrari of Ontario dealership listed as a sponsor for the 2024 IMSA season.
- Ferrari of TorontominorFerrari of Toronto dealership listed as a sponsor for the 2024 IMSA season.
- DEAminorDEA is listed as a sponsor for Risi Competizione across multiple IMSA races.
- BrembominorBrembo is listed as a sponsor partner on the Risi Competizione website, providing braking components and brand association.
- StaubliminorStaubli is listed as a sponsor partner, providing pit equipment and connectors for the racing team.
- VP RacingminorVP Racing is listed as a fuel and racing fluids sponsor partner for Risi Competizione.
- EibachminorEibach is listed as a sponsor partner providing suspension components for the Ferrari 296 GT3.
- BoschminorBosch is listed as a sponsor partner, providing automotive technology and components.
- CamozziminorCamozzi is listed as a sponsor partner, providing industrial automation and pneumatic components.
- PakelominorPakelo is listed as a sponsor partner, providing lubricants for the racing team.
- Marwin SportsminorMarwin Sports is listed as a sponsor partner on the Risi Competizione website.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Risi Competizione competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vasser Sullivan Racing: Lexus RC F GT3 entrant in IMSA GTD Pro, formed by the merger of Vasser Racing and Sullivan. Direct competitor to Risi with manufacturer (Toyota/Lexus) factory alignment and similar single-car Pro Racing operation.
- Turner Motorsport: Long-standing BMW customer team in IMSA with both GTD and GTD Pro entries. Comparable in longevity, customer-team heritage, and multi-season sponsor relationships to Risi.
- Paul Miller Racing: BMW M4 GT3 team in IMSA GTD Pro. Comparable private-team structure competing against Risi in the same IMEC endurance events.
- Lamborghini Iron Lynx: Lamborghini factory-supported GT3 team racing in IMSA and European endurance series. Comparable as a factory-customer team with similar brand-aligned activation value for sponsors.
- Proton Competition: Porsche customer racing team running multiple GT3 entries in IMSA, WEC, and other series. Highly comparable in customer-racing services and factory-aligned operations to Risi's Customer Racing program.
- Wayne Taylor Racing: Cadillac V-Series.R GTP team with deep IMSA heritage and multiple championships. Comparable family/principal-owned racing operation with strong sponsor and OEM partnerships.
- Pfaff Motorsports: Porsche 911 GT3 R team competing in IMSA GTD Pro. Comparable in scale and customer-team model to Risi, with a similar event-driven, sponsor-anchored GTM.
- Heart of Racing Team: Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entrant in IMSA GTD Pro. Direct competitor to Risi in the same IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup races with similar single-car factory-supported customer-team structure.
- Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports: Factory Corvette GT3 program in IMSA GTD Pro. Direct competitor with a deeply resourced manufacturer backing, providing a comparable benchmark for sponsor value.
Broad incumbents
- Chip Ganassi Racing: Multi-series, multi-OEM motorsport operation (Cadillac GTP, IndyCar). Operates at a substantially larger scale than Risi but competes in the same IMSA paddock, making it a reference point for sponsor economics and series economics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Risi Competizione leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Risi Competizione funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Risi Competizione M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Risi Competizione
What does Risi Competizione do?
Risi Competizione is a privately owned professional Ferrari racing team that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class and the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) using Ferrari 296 GT3 race cars. The team sells sponsorship and partnership packages to enterprise brands, providing brand exposure through car liveries, broadcast coverage, and event participation at premier North American endurance races including the Rolex 24 At Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, 6 Hours of Indianapolis, and Petit Le Mans. It also provides a Customer Racing program offering technical support to other Ferrari GT3 teams and privateers.
Is Risi Competizione a public or private company?
Risi Competizione is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Risi Competizione founded?
Risi Competizione was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Risi Competizione based?
Risi Competizione is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Risi Competizione make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue is the primary driver. The others are race Winnings and Prize Money and technical Support and Customer Racing Programs.
Who are Risi Competizione's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vasser Sullivan Racing, Turner Motorsport, Paul Miller Racing, Lamborghini Iron Lynx, Proton Competition, Wayne Taylor Racing, Pfaff Motorsports, Heart of Racing Team and Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports. Chip Ganassi Racing is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Risi Competizione have an API?
No public API is recorded for Risi Competizione.
What industry is Risi Competizione in?
Risi Competizione's product category is Professional Motorsports Racing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAGAB, Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent), with a secondary code of MPAKABAB, Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.). Its NAICS code is 711211 and its SIC code is 7948.