Super Trofeo Rd5: Taurino Back on Top at Indy in the final ride of the Huracan EVO2 on American Soil!
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The last anticipated ride of the fabled Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2 on North American soil from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway could be called, “Grand Taurino.”
Giano Taurino, a 2024 Pro champion in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, returned to the top step of the podium for the first time in two years. Coincidentally, his last win was also at IMS in 2024.
But in Sunday’s 10th race of the 2026 season, Taurino took the revitalized No. 88 Taurino Racing, Lamborghini Newport Beach, Huracán to his and the team’s first win following an authoritative drive from pole.
Taurino’s win came against the backdrop of a wild ride of the Pro class championship battle, as two title contenders fell out of contention with early race issues.
An apparent mechanical issue derailed Saturday winners Elias De La Torre and Dennis Lind’s No. 29 TR3 Racing Huracán slowed on the pace lap, and then shortly after the race started, a right rear puncture took Hampus Ericsson and Nick Persing’s No. 1 Wayne Taylor Racing Huracán out of contention as well. The No. 29 car finished 10th and No. 1 car eighth.
Taurino won easily, only losing the overall lead through the pit cycle and taking the flag by 2.939 seconds. It was a special win for Taurino in this iteration of the program, as the Johannesburg, South Africa driver noted post-race.
“The process we’ve gone through with the team has been so hard for us, but this win today is a huge part of our journey,” Taurino said. “The team never failed to give up and never stopped encouraging me. It’s hard to explain in words. This is a new continuation of the team after my dad decided to step down and I decided to step in. He guided me, and we’re here today now. It’s a stepping stone.”
Taurino Racing Team Results:
Pro Race 1: 3rd place (#88: Giano Taurino)
Pro Race 2: 1st place (#88: Giano Taurino)
LB Cup Race 1: 2nd (#65: Ray Shahi)
LB Cup Race 2: 6th (#65: Ray Shahi)