Giano Taurino

Birth Date: January 28, 2004
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Residence: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Height/Weight: 6’2″, 185lbs.

  • FIA Classification: SILVER
  • 2024 Super Trofeo champion
  • 2023 Super Trofeo 3rd
  • 2022 Super Trofeo 2nd

Born in South Africa and now based in Florida, I began racing at age 4 with go-karting and have since developed expertise across various racing disciplines, from GT to Formula racing.

In 2021, at 17, we joined the IMSA Super Trofeo Official Series, achieving multiple wins in the AM class. By 2022, we secured four wins in the PRO category and finished 2nd in the PRO championship. In 2023, we earned several podium finishes and ended the season 3rd in the PRO championship. To now in 2024 WINNING the super trofeo championship PRO category!

My racing career encompasses a diverse range of vehicles and series. After relocating to the United States, I competed in various go-karting events, including the ROK Cup USA, SKUSA, and USPKS. I transitioned to car racing at the age of 14, driving MX-5 Miata’s, Ferrari F430s, 458 and 488 Challenges in club-level racing. I’ve competed in the Formula 4 US Championship and am now the official Test driver for A1GP FERRARI. I have experience with coaching as well also being an official instructor for Lamborghini and aiding to clientele to help improve speed and fun on track while ensuring safety.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I have been blessed with and attribute my achievements to the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as from my family and team, I wouldn’t be here without them. My drive, ambition, and love for the sport remain as strong as ever, and I am committed to continually learning and advancing in my racing career while racing for the Glory of God!

Career History

2024

2nd and 3rd IMSA Super Trofeo
R 11 & 12
circuito de jerez11/11-17/24
3rd and 1st IMSA Super Trofeo
R 9& 10
Indianapolis motor speedway9/19-22/24
1st and 5th IMSA Super Trofeo
R 7& 8
COTA8/30-1/24
2nd and 1st IMSA Super Trofeo
R 5 & 6
Watkins Glenn6/20-23/24
3rd and 9th IMSA Super Trofeo
R 3 & 4
Laguna seca 5/10-12/24
2nd and 1st IMSA Super Trofeo
R 1 & 2
Sebring International 3/13-16/24

2023

16th and 19th Super Trofeo Grand Finals
Vallelunga Italy11/15-18/23
3rd and 3rd Super Trofeo Grand Finals
R 11 & 12
Vallelunga Italy11/15-18/23
4th and 6th IMSA Super Trofeo R 9 & 10Indianapolis motor speedway9/15-17/23
7th +21 pos and
2nd
IMSA Super Trofeo R 7 & 8
SOLO due to teammate having a concussion
VIRginia8/25-27/23
3rd and 10th IMSA Super Trofeo R 5 & 6Road America8/3-6/23
2nd and 2nd IMSA Super Trofeo R 3 & 4

My First Pole in Qually, Led my whole stint!
Watkins Glenn 6/22-24/23
4th and 3rd IMSA Super Trofeo R 1 & 2Laguna Seca5/12-14/23

2022

17th and 7th Super Trofeo Grand Finals SOLOPortimao11/3-6/22
2nd and 1st IMSA Super Trofeo R 11 & 12Portimao11/3-6/22
1st and 20th IMSA Super Trofeo R 9 & 10VIRginia 8/26-28/22
1st and 1st IMSA Super Trofeo R 7 & 8Road America8/4-7/22
5th and 5th IMSA Super Trofeo R 5 & 6Watkins Glenn6/23-26/22
4th and 5th IMSA Super Trofeo R 3 & 4Nola5/20-22/22
4th and 4th IMSA Super Trofeo R 1 & 2Laguna Seca4/29 to 5/1/22
8th
+5 POS
ROK Cup FWTOrlando Kart Center 3/10-13/22
3rd
+1 POS
ROK Cup FWTTropicana Field 2/17-20/22
6th
-1 POS
ROK Cup FWTIsle Casino1/13-16/22
+- STARTING POSITION TO END RESULT

2021

5th and 8th
-2 POS/ +4 POS
IMSA Super Trofeo R 5 & 6Watkins glenn 6/24-27/21
12th and 14th
+16 POS / +14 POS
IMSA Super Trofeo R 3 & 4VIRginia6/4-6/21
10th and DNF Engine
failure
IMSA Super Trofeo R 1 & 2COTA4/21-23/21
11th
+21 POS
ROK Cup FWTIsle Casino1/14-17/2021
12th
+7 POS
ROK Cup FWTOGP2/18-21/2021

2020

1st International GTRoad Atlanta11/21/2020
1st International GTSebring International Raceway02/29/2020
13th
ROK Cup FWTTropicana Field3/5-8/2020
19th
+11 POS
ROK Cup FWT
OGP2/16/2020

2019

3rd International GTCircuit of the Americas10/05/2019
1st International GTWatkins Glen International Raceway09/07/2019
2 International GTWatkins Glen International Raceway09/06/2019
6th
+2 POS
Formula4Pittrace International Race Complex07/19/2019
8th
+7 POS
Formula4Pittrace International Race Complex07/19/2019
12th ROK CupOcala Grand Prix03/24/2019
5th ROK CupHard Rock Street Circuit02/17/2019
6th International GTSebring International Raceway 02/03/2019
8th International GTSebring International Raceway 02/03/2019
7th ROK CupHard Rock Street Circuit 01/20/2019
4th International GTRoad Atlanta03/30/2019
5th International GTRoad Atlanta03/31/2019

2018

8thROK CupROK the Rio11/3/2018
6th ROK CupOcala Grand03/18/2018
11th ROK CupOrlando Kart Center02/18/2018
9th ROK CupPalm Beach Karting01/21/2018

2016

4th ROK CupNew Castle Motorsports park8/26-28/2016
3rd
+10 POS
ROK CupPittrace Karting Complex07/23/2016
5th
+5 POS
ROK CupRD 4 Andersen park6/3-5/2016
6th
+13 POS
ROK Cup RD 3 FWT Homstead5/20-22/2016
8th
+7 POS
ROK CupRD 2 FWT Ocala Grand Prix4/15-17/2016

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