Copeland Motorsports is set to begin the 2026 campaign in Toyota GR Cup North America with a strong five-driver lineup as the team looks to return to championship-winning form. The program enters the new season with high expectations after making history as the inaugural series championship-winning team in 2023 with Tyler Gonzalez, and backing that up in 2024 with Gresham Wagner, establishing Copeland Motorsports as one of the premier organizations in the GR Cup paddock.
For 2026, the team fields a diverse driver roster that includes three returning drivers, one new addition moving from another team, and a promising rookie transitioning from karting to sports cars. Taking the track this coming weekend at the Gran Prix of Arlington alongside the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Copeland Motorsports and their quintet of drivers are aiming high in 2026 and looking to improve on their Vice-Championship honors last season.
Leading the lineup is Jeremy Fletcher, who brings a wealth of experience to the program and enters the season as the reigning champion of the Mazda MX-5 Cup. Fletcher’s championship pedigree and race-winning experience are expected to immediately put Copeland Motorsports in contention at the front of the field.
Returning to the team for a second season are Beltre Curtis and Mobil 1-sponsored driver Jenson Sofronas, both of whom competed with Copeland Motorsports throughout the 2025 campaign. After gaining valuable experience in the series, the pair enter 2026 aiming to move further up the grid and challenge for race wins and podium finishes.
Joining the team for the upcoming season is Paityn MaryJane Feyen, who makes the switch to Copeland Motorsports after spending last season sharpening her skills in the GR Cup paddock. Feyen consistently earned the Highest Finishing Female award throughout the 2025 season and now looks to build on that momentum with a new team.
Rounding out the lineup is Nathan Dupuis, a highly regarded karting talent who will make his transition from karts to cars in 2026. Dupuis brings top-level karting experience and has chosen Copeland Motorsports to guide the next step in his racing career as he begins his development in sports car competition.
Team owner Dean Copeland expressed confidence in the team’s 2026 lineup and its potential to return to the front of the championship battle.
“We’re extremely proud of the lineup we’ve assembled for 2026,” explained Copeland. “Jeremy brings championship-level experience that will be invaluable for the entire program, and it’s great to have Beltre and Jenson back with us as they continue to develop and push toward the front of the field. Paityn showed impressive consistency last year, and we’re excited to see what she can do with our team. Nathan is a very talented young driver making the jump from karts to cars. Our goal every season is to compete for wins and championships, and we believe this group gives us the tools to do exactly that.”
With a proven championship pedigree and a mix of experienced racers and emerging talent, Copeland Motorsports heads into the 2026 Toyota GR Cup North America season determined to once again contend at the front of the field.
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