# Chelsea DeNofa

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{{short description|American Drifter and racing driver}}
{{Infobox racing driver
|name=Chelsea DeNofa
|image=
|imagesize=180px
|caption=
|nationality={{USA}}
|birth_date=April 6, 1988
|birth_place=[Doylestown](/source/Doylestown%2C_Pennsylvania), [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania), U.S.
|relatives=
|current_series=[Formula D](/source/Formula_D)
|first_year=[2012](/source/2012_Formula_D_season)
|current_team=[RTR Motorsports](/source/RTR_Motorsports)
|car_number=88
|former_teams=Chelsea DeNofa Motorsports<br>Bergenholtz Racing
|starts=
|wins=10
|poles=
|fastest_laps=
|best_finish=1st
|year=2023
|prev_series=
|prev_series_years=
|titles=Xtreme Drift Circuit<br>Xtreme Drift Circuit<br>[Formula D](/source/Formula_D)
|title_years=2010<br>2011<br>[2023](/source/2023_Formula_Drift_season)
|awards=
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|podiums=18
|years_active=2012–2023
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'''Chelsea DeNofa''' (born April 6, 1988) is an American former [drifter](/source/Drifting_(motorsport)) and racing driver who competed in the [Formula D](/source/Formula_D) series, winning the championship in [2023](/source/2023_Formula_Drift_season). He has also competed in the [Mustang Challenge](/source/IMSA_Ford_Mustang_Challenge), [SCCA Pro](/source/SCCA_Pro_Racing), [D1 Grand Prix USA](/source/D1_Grand_Prix), NOPI Drift, and Xtreme Drift Circuit racing series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Formula Drift Driver {{!}} Chelsea Denofa |url=https://centerlinewheels.com/team/chelsea-denofa/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Center Line Wheels |language=en-US}}</ref>thumb|The Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-D driven by DeNofa in his championship-winning 2023 seasonDeNofa announced his retirement in 2023, two days before winning his first Formula D championship.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-12 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Announces Departure From Formula Drift After 2023 Seaso |url=https://www.rtrvehicles.com/blogs/news/chelsea-denofa-announces-departure-from-formula-drift |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=RTR Vehicles |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Turner |first=Steve |date=2023-10-18 |title=Chelsea Denofa Slides Into Retirement As 2023 Formula Drift Champ |url=https://www.fordmuscle.com/news/chelsea-denofa-slides-into-retirement-as-2023-formula-drift-champ/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=FordMuscle |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career ==
DeNofa began drifting competitively at the age of 15, first competing at a drift event in Miami which his mother had driven him to.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chelsea DeNofa: Sponsored Athlete |url=https://www.hptuners.com/sponsored-athletes/chelsea-denofa/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=HP Tuners |language=en-US}}</ref> He later completed schooling in [road racing](/source/road_racing) and [stunt driving](/source/stunt_driving), eventually earning an SCCA Pro Racing license to begin competing in racing events.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chelsea Denofa: 2023 Formula Drift Champion / Grave Digger |url=https://bcracing-na.com/motorsport/chelsea-denofa/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=BC Racing |language=en-US}}</ref>

Beginning in 2007, he raced in professional drift competitions such as D1 Grand Prix USA, NOPI Drift, and Xtreme Drift Circuit (XDC), frequently driving his personal [BMW M3 (E36)](/source/BMW_M3).<ref>{{Cite web |last=nonstoptuning |date=2010-12-17 |title=2010 NST Driver Q&A: Chelsea DeNofa |url=https://nonstoptuningusa.com/2010/12/16/2010-nst-driver-qa-chelsea-denofa/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=NonStopTuning |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=I.R. Drift Driver Profile: Chelsea DeNofa, Gnarly Drift |url=http://maydaygarage.com/i-r-drift-driver-profile-chelsea-denofa-gnarley-drift/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Mayday Garage |language=en-US}}</ref> In XDC, he won his first championship in 2010, and followed it with a consecutive championship win in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-10-21 |title=Ovcharik wins XDC Phoenix while DeNofa captures first Xtreme Drift Circuit Championship |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/modp-1010-ovcharik-wins-xdc-phoenix-xtreme-drift-circuit-championship |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Naeyaert |first=Jeff |date=2011-03-22 |title=DeNofa begins XDC Championship Defense with a win in Irwindale |url=https://motoiq.com/denofa-begins-xdc-championship-defense-with-a-win-in-irwindale/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=MotoIQ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Andrew |title=Keeping It Rowdy: Chelsea DeNofa's 2001 BMW 3-Series Sedan (E46) |url=https://www.pasmag.com/features/vehicle-features/keeping-it-rowdy-chelsea-denofa-2001-bmw-3-series-sedan-e46 |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=PASMAG - Performance Auto & Sound 20th Anniversary! |language=en-gb}}</ref> 

=== Formula Drift ===
With two back-to-back championship titles in XDC, DeNofa was granted the pro license to race in Formula Drift in 2012.<ref name=":0" />

DeNofa finished the [2012 season](/source/2012_Formula_D_season) in 17th place in a field of over 50 drivers in his rookie season. He began the season driving as a privateer with his E36 M3, but finished the season from Round 5 onwards driving the [Nitto Tire](/source/Nitto_Tire) BC Racing [Mazda RX-8](/source/Mazda_RX-8) with team Bergenholtz Racing.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chelsea Denofa and Bergenholtz Racing join Forces!|url=https://news.formulad.com/2012/fd-news/chelsea-denofa-and-bergenholtz-racing-join-forces/|website=Formula DRIFT BLOG|date=2012-07-18|access-date=2026-01-28|language=en-US|last=FormulaD}}</ref> He improved to 13th place in the [2013 season](/source/2013_Formula_D_season), driving a [BMW M3 (E46)](/source/BMW_M3) for his own Chelsea DeNofa Motorsports team once again.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nitto Racing: The 2013 Formula Drift Team – StanceWorks |url=https://stanceworks.com/2013/05/nitto-racing-the-2013-formula-drift-team/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Larry |date=2013-12-24 |title=Formula D 2013: Hidden Gems |url=https://www.speedhunters.com/2013/12/hidden-secrets-formula-d-2013/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Speedhunters |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-26 |title=Tipping Point at Formula Drift Round 4 |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/tipping-point-at-formula-drift-round-4/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref> The season included a fourth place finish at the season opener in [Long Beach.](/source/Grand_Prix_of_Long_Beach)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boeriu |first=Horatiu |date=2013-04-25 |title=PSI built BMW E46 Drift Car finishes 4th in Long Beach |url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2013/04/25/psi-built-bmw-e46-drift-car-finishes-4th-in-long-beach/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=BMW BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [2014 season](/source/2014_Formula_D_season) resulted in DeNofa finishing in 17th place, and finishing the [2015 season](/source/2015_Formula_D_season) in 16th place. 2015 also marked the first year where DeNofa joined sponsor [GT Radial Tires](/source/GT_Radial) after multiple years with Nitto Tire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=gitiusa |date=2016-05-04 |title=GT Radial Wins First Formula DRIFT USA Event |url=https://www.gtradialcommercial.com/2016/05/04/gt-radial-wins-first-formula-drift-event/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=GT Radial Commercial |language=en-US}}</ref>

DeNofa improved to record his first Formula D win at the season opener in [2016](/source/2016_Formula_D_season).<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2016-04-13 |title=CHELSEA DENOFA TAKES HOME THE WIN IN LONG BEACH. |url=https://news.formulad.com/2016/behind-the-scenes/chelsea-denofa-takes-home-the-win-in-long-beach/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-14 |title=Racing News: Chelsea Denofa Takes His First-Ever Formula DRIFT Victory |url=https://www.sema.org/news-media/enews/2016/15/racing-news-chelsea-denofa-takes-his-first-ever-formula-drift-victory |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) |language=en}}</ref> However, after less success in later rounds, he finished in 17th place for the season. 

In [2017](/source/2017_Formula_D_season), DeNofa announced he would be joining the [RTR Motorsports](/source/RTR_Vehicles) team as its first second driver, alongside [Vaughn Gittin Jr](/source/Vaughn_Gittin_Jr.).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-22 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Insider: New Year, New Team |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/chelsea-denofa-insider-new-year-new-team/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Beckford |first=Andrew |date=2017-03-20 |title=Hype News: Vaughn Gittin Jr. Expanding Drift Program To Two Cars With Chelsea DeNofa {{!}} MotorworldHype |url=https://www.motorworldhype.com/2017/03/hype-news-vaughn-gittin-jr-expanding-drift-program-to-two-cars-with-chelsea-denofa/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> This also marked a return to sponsor Nitto Tire, as well as a continuation of his longtime BC Racing sponsorship.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-20 |title=RTR Motorsports Goes Big: 2017 Formula Drift Team Brings On Chelsea DeNofa as Second Team Driver |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/1703-rtr-motorsports-goes-big-2017-formula-drift-team-chelsea-denofa-driver |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref> This also marked the departure from the BMW M3 platforms he had driven for the majority of his career, to the Ford Mustang RTR.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Bob |date=2017-03-20 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Joins Vaughn Gittin, Jr.’s RTR Team For Formula D ‘17: Pro drifter trades in his E46 for a 1,000 HP Mustang |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/chelsea-denofa-joins-vaughn-gittin-jr-s-rtr-team-for-formula-d-17 |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Turner |first=Steve |date=2017-05-12 |title=Interview: New Mustang RTR Drift Driver Chelsea DeNofa |url=https://www.fordmuscle.com/features/interview-new-mustang-rtr-drift-driver-chelsea-denofa/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=FordMuscle |language=en-US}}</ref> The season resulted in a 13th place finish with a season best fifth place round finish in [Texas](/source/Texas_Motor_Speedway).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-14 |title=2017 Formula Drift Texas Top 32 Play-by-Play |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/2017-formula-drift-texas-top-32-play-by-play/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref>

DeNofa improved to an 8th place finish in the [2018 season](/source/2018_Formula_D_season), recording two podium finishes in the updated Ford Mustang RTR.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Michael |date=2018-04-06 |title=Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Chelsea DeNofa’s new Formula DRIFT rides |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/1804-vaughn-gittin-jr-and-chelsea-denofas-new-formula-drift-rides |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Homer |first=Talon |date=2018-04-03 |title=Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Chelsea DeNofa Test out their New Mustangs |url=https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19842/vaughn-gittin-jr-and-chelsea-denofa-unveil-2018-mustang-rtr-formula-drift-competitors |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=The Drive |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished again in 8th place in the [2019 season](/source/2019_Formula_D_season), recording a win at Round 7 in Texas and one podium finish.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2019-09-16 |title=TRENT BEECHUM IS CROWNED PRO2 CHAMPION AND CHELSEA DENOFA WINS PRO CATEGORY AS FORMULA DRIFT STORMS INTO TEXAS |url=https://news.formulad.com/2019/fd-news/trent-beechum-is-crowned-pro2-champion-and-chelsea-denofa-wins-pro-category-as-formula-drift-storms-into-texas/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-16 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Wins Formula Drift Texas 2019 |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/chelsea-denofa-survives-carnage-and-attrition-to-win-texas-first-event-win-since-2016/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-19 |title=Formula DRIFT Texas 2019 |url=https://www.motortrend.com/zz-do-not-use-events/formula-drift-texas-2019 |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref> This was also the first season where he recorded a first place qualification position, at the season finale round in [Irwindale](/source/Irwindale_Event_Center).<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Nicole Ellan |date=2019-10-23 |title=DeNofa, Gittin Jr., And Pawlak Wrap 2019 Formula Drift Season At IRW |url=https://www.fordmuscle.com/event-coverage/denofa-gittin-jr-and-pawlak-wrap-2019-formula-drift-season-at-irw/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=FordMuscle |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [2020 season](/source/2020_Formula_D_season) resulted in a then-best Formula Drift career finish of 2nd place, after DeNofa scored three podium finishes and one race win during Round 2 at [World Wide Technology Raceway](/source/Gateway_Motorsports_Park).<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2020-11-23 |title=RESULTS FROM THE FINAL ROUND OF THE 2020 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP |url=https://news.formulad.com/2020/fd-news/results-from-the-final-round-of-the-2020-formula-drift-pro-championship/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref> His teammate Gittin Jr. went on to win the championship, resulting in one-two season finish for RTR Motorsports.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-30 |title=Vaughn Gittin Jr. Wins 2020 Formula Drift Championship in Ford Mustang Rtr With His Teammate Chelsea Denofa Taking Second Place in a Dominating Year by Rtr Motorsports |url=https://www.vaughngittin.com/blogs/news/vaughn-gittin-jr-wins-2020-formula-drift-championship |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Vaughn Gittin Jr. Official Website – Vaughn Gittin Jr. Official Gear Store |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-24 |title=Formula Drift finished the season at Irwindale, and Vaughn Gittin Jr. was crowned the 2020 Formula Drift championship |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/fd-irwnidale-2020-aasbo-wins-round-7-gittin-takes-championship/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref>

DeNofa recorded a career-best three wins in the [2021 season](/source/2021_Formula_D_season).<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2021-07-13 |title=SERIES NEWS: CHELSEA DENOFA WINS INAUGURAL FORMULA DRIFT PRO ROUND AT LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY |url=https://news.formulad.com/2021/fd-live/chelsea-denofa-wins-inaugural-formula-drift-pro-round-at-lake-erie-speedway/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-12 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Dominates 2021 Formula Drift at Lake Erie Speedway for Second Win of the Season |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/chelsea-denofa-dominates-2021-formula-drift-at-lake-erie-speedway-for-second-win-of-the-season/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref> This included qualifying in first at the second round, while recording a win at the same event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-24 |title=Chelsea DeNofa's Perfect Event at 2021 Formula Drift at Orlando Speed World |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/chelsea-denofas-perfect-event-at-2021-formula-drift-at-orlando-speed-world/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2021-05-25 |title=SERIES NEWS: DENOFA WINS FORMULA DRIFT PRO AND NOBACK TAKES PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY IN ORLANDO |url=https://news.formulad.com/2021/fd-news/series-news-denofa-wins-formula-drift-pro-and-noback-takes-prospec-championship-victory-in-orlando/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref> He again qualified in first for the following third round. After his third win in Round 5, he took the championship lead, but ultimately finished the season in 4th place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2021-08-03 |title=SERIES NEWS: DENOFA WINS FORMULA DRIFT PRO ROUND 5 AT EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY AND TAKES CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD |url=https://news.formulad.com/2021/fd-news/denofa-wins-formula-drift-pro-round-5-at-evergreen-speedway-and-takes-championship-lead/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref>

For the 2022 season, DeNofa recorded two podium finishes and a win at Round 6 at [Evergreen Speedway](/source/Evergreen_Speedway).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-08 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Wins 2022 Formula Drift Seattle |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/chelsea-denofa-wins-2022-formula-drift-seattle/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2022-08-08 |title=DENOFA WINS FORMULA DRIFT PRO ROUND 6 IN SEATTLE |url=https://news.formulad.com/2022/fd-news/denofa-wins-formula-drift-pro-round-6-in-seattle/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref> He also qualified in first at Round 4 at [Englishtown Raceway Park](/source/Old_Bridge_Township_Raceway_Park). He matched the season prior and finished at 4th place in the final standings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2022-10-16 |title=COMPETITION RESULTS FROM ROUND 8 OF 2022 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY |url=https://news.formulad.com/2022/fd-news/competition-results-from-round-8-of-2022-formula-drift-pro-championship-at-irwindale-speedway/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref>

DeNofa won the [2023 Formula Drift Championship](/source/2023_Formula_Drift_season), after matching his career-best of three round wins and establishing a 53-point lead heading into the final round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FormulaD |date=2023-10-16 |title=DENOFA CLAIMS 2023 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP AS NOBACK WINS ROUND 8 |url=https://news.formulad.com/2023/fd-news/denofa-claims-2023-formula-drift-pro-championship-as-noback-wins-round-8/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Formula DRIFT BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-16 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Wins 2023 Formula Drift Season Championship and Noback Wins Irwindale Round 8 Event |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/chelsea-denofa-wins-2023-formula-drift-season-championship-and-noback-wins-irwindale-round-8-event/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=DrivingLine |language=en}}</ref> DeNofa announced his retirement from Formula Drift two days before the season final, with the championship not yet clinched.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

Since retirement, DeNofa has drifted in exhibition events such as the European Up in Smoke tour and FuelFest car festival.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-23 |title=Chelsea DeNofa's European Drift Road Trip Begins - DRIFTED |url=https://www.drifted.com/chelsea-denofas-european-drift-road-trip-begins/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=www.drifted.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=FuelFest Returns Saturday to Texas Motor Speedway |url=https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/media/news/fuelfest-returns-saturday-texas-motor-speedway.html |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=www.texasmotorspeedway.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Mustang Challenge ===
thumb|DeNofa racing in the 2025 Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational
As a longtime Ford Mustang driver and brand ambassador in Formula Drift, DeNofa was invited to the [IMSA Ford Mustang Challenge](/source/IMSA_Ford_Mustang_Challenge) in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-03-11 |title=Mustang Challenge Debuts the 2025 Season at Sebring International Raceway |url=https://www.imsa.com/news/2025/03/11/mustang-challenge-debuts-the-2025-season-at-sebring-international-raceway/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=IMSA |language=en-US}}</ref>

This also marked a return to road racing for DeNofa, as he had initially participated in during his years before drifting.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2025-06-14 |title=Denofa: Le Mans Invitational One Of “Top Five Things” in His Life – Sportscar365 |url=https://sportscar365.com/imsa/mustang-challenge-na/denofa-le-mans-invitational-one-of-top-five-things-achieved/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |language=en-US}}</ref>

DeNofa entered driving a [one-design](/source/One-design_racing) [Mustang Dark Horse R](/source/Ford_Mustang_(seventh_generation)) for the series, which features a livery matching his personal [Porsche 718 Cayman](/source/Porsche_718_Boxster_and_Cayman_(982)) and twin-turbo [BMW M5](/source/BMW_M5) drift cars.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-11 |title=Chelsea DeNofa Joins Mustang Challenge in 2025 |url=https://wreckedmagazine.com/blogs/news/chelsea-denofa-joins-mustang-challenge-in-season-debut-at-sebring-international-raceway |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Wrecked Magazine |language=en}}</ref>

This series includes the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational, a support race for the [24 Hours of Le Mans](/source/24_Hours_of_Le_Mans).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational Draws Celebrity Horsepower |url=https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/mustang-challenge-le-mans-invitational |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Ford From the Road |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Muniz, DeNofa Confirmed for Le Mans Invitational – Sportscar365|url=https://sportscar365.com/imsa/mustang-challenge-na/muniz-denofa-confirmed-for-mustang-challenge-invitational/|date=2025-06-04|access-date=2026-01-28|language=en-US}}</ref> To prepare for the Le Mans Invitational, DeNofa recorded a pair of rounds at [Sebring International Raceway](/source/Sebring_International_Raceway), where he finished seventh overall in the top Dark Horse class.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sebring Mustang Challenge Results|url=https://www.sebringraceway.com/2025/03/17/sebring-mustang-challenge-results/|website=Sebring International Raceway|date=2025-03-17|access-date=2026-01-28|language=en-US|last=}}</ref>

At the Le Mans Invitational across two races for the event, he won first place in the Dark Horse Stars class, and recorded a 13th place finish overall.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-06-13 |title=Chelsea Denofa, Cameron McLeod and Alex Bachoura Victorious at Le Mans Invitational |url=https://www.imsa.com/news/2025/06/13/chelsea-denofa-cameron-mcleod-and-alex-bachoura-victorious-at-le-mans-invitational/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=IMSA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ford Sent 40 Horses to Le Mans for Mustang Challenge Euro Debut|url=https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/ford-sent-40-horses-to-le-mans-for-mustang-challenge-euro-debut/|website=Hagerty Media|date=2025-06-18|access-date=2026-01-28|language=en-US|first=Cameron|last=Neveu}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
DeNofa's wife also shares the same name after marriage, Chelsea DeNofa. The couple were married in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chelsea DeNofa - Everything You Need To Know - DRIFTED|url=https://www.drifted.com/chelsea-denofa/|website=www.drifted.com|date=2021-06-11|access-date=2026-01-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/ChelseaDeNofa/status/1239997952527151105|title=Last weekend I became the second best looking Chelsea DeNofa! The wedding was unreal, the happiness was something I had never experienced in my life, and having everyone there reinforced the love between us. My wife’s dress literally made me cry, our ceremony made us laugh, …|date=March 17, 2020|last=DeNofa|first=Chelsea}}</ref>

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