About John H. Capestro-Dubets (A.K.A JCD)

John Capestro-Dubets, better known as JCD, is an American professional sports car driver and precision driving instructor based in San Diego, California. His career is characterized by a "never-quit" attitude, having navigated the financial volatility of professional racing to become a multi-time champion.

Racing Career & Achievements

JCD’s journey began in 2009 at the Skip Barber Racing School at Laguna Seca. He quickly proved his talent, earning Rookie of the Year in the MX-5 Cup.

  • Professional Breakthrough: In 2012, he helped BMW secure the Manufacturers' Championship while driving for BimmerWorld in the Grand-Am ST class.

  • The Comeback: After a hiatus due to lack of funding—during which he sold cars and taught performance driving—he returned to the sport with renewed momentum.

  • Major Championships:

    • 2022: Won the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America (Pro-Am) championship with Precision Performance Motorsports (PPM).

    • 2024: Secured the Pirelli GT4 America Silver Class Title with RS1, driving a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.

  • 2025 Success: Most recently, he made history by winning the inaugural McLaren Trophy America race at Sonoma Raceway and sweeping the weekend at COTA in the McLaren Artura Trophy Evo.

2026 Season Plans

For the 2026 season, JCD is set to compete in two high-profile series, running his signature Car #7 in both:

  1. Porsche Carrera Cup North America: Racing the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992.2).

  2. McLaren Trophy: Continuing his success with the McLaren platform.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Beyond the driver's seat, JCD is a veteran coach and entrepreneur who bridges the gap between racing and business:

  • Paddock Equity LLC: His firm focused on B2B activations, utilizing sports car racing as a platform for corporate sponsorship and networking.

  • Instruction: He is a highly sought-after professional coach, frequently organizing exclusive track days at elite venues like The Thermal Club.

  • Partnerships: He has represented major brands, including LVRY, Wine Country Motorsports, GMG, BuildJournal, and Las Barrancas Golf Course. More is being announced later this year. Also welcoming new partners for the remainder of 2026 and the start of 2027!