Trackhouse Racing is combining forces with WEC Chevrolet Corvette competitor TF Sport to discipline a Corvette Z06 GT3.R within the GTD PRO class within the 63rd Rolex 24 at Daytona subsequent month.
Pulling Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch from Trackhouse’s NASCAR portfolio, the entry additionally brings IndyCar Collection racer Scott McLaughlin and veteran IMSA racer Ben Keating into the hassle that can carry No. 91 on the door and run below the title ‘Trackhouse by TF Sport’. It marks the primary entry into the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Trackhouse, a NASCAR powerhouse that additionally counts a MotoGP group in its portfolio.
“Collaborating within the Rolex 24 has been a dream because the inception of Trackhouse Racing,” mentioned Trackhouse proprietor and founder Justin Marks, whose first skilled race as a driver got here at Daytona in 2001 and peaked when he went to victory lane in 2009. “We wished to ensure we may enter with a top-notch associate in Chevrolet and TF Sport in addition to a driver lineup that would compete for the victory. We really feel like this group we now have put collectively can compete for the trophy.”
Van Gisbergen’s resume contains Supercars championships in 2016, ’21 and ’22, plus 80 wins and 47 pole positions. He additionally gained the Bathurst 1000 in 2020, ’22 and ’23. Van Gisbergen gained his debut NASCAR Cup Collection race on the streets of Chicago in 2023 and captured three Xfinity Collection victories in his first full season this 12 months.
“It is a dream come true to get to drive alongside Scotty, Connor and Ben,” mentioned van Gisbergen. “I really like the 24 Hours of Daytona and it’s superior to do that with this group. Justin, Chevrolet and TF Sport have completed a terrific job placing this all collectively.”
Zilisch, whose resume contains Mazda MX-5 Cup and a wide range of inventory automotive racing, is already a Daytona winner within the LMP2 class, having taken victory with Period Motorsport in January. He gained his debut Xfinity Collection race at Watkins Glen Worldwide and a number of other ARCA and CARS Tour occasions.
“I can’t watch for the 24 Hours this 12 months,” Zilisch mentioned. “This might be cool and I actually suppose we will win this race. I really like my Rolex and if I can get one other one, I’d put on one on every wrist. It takes a lot to win this race and I believe everybody on this group brings one thing to the desk that can assist get us to victory lane. I do know our Corvette might be quick.”
Trackhouse will associate with TF Sport, which runs a pair of Corvettes within the FIA WEC. JEP/Motorsport Pictures
Like van Gisbergen, McLaughlin is a Supercars veteran, having additionally gained three titles throughout 2018-’20, together with a Bathurst 1000 triumph in 2019, and owns seven victories within the IndyCar Collection the place he has competed full time since 2021. McLaughlin has two Rolex 24 at Daytona begins, in addition to a Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring victory in LMP2 with Tower Motorsports.
“When the chance got here up from Common Motors to run with Ben, Connor and Shane, I jumped at it immediately,” McLaughlin mentioned. “I’ve at all times wished to run an endurance race in a Chevrolet Corvette, and I couldn’t think about a greater group to hitch. I’m assured we now have an actual likelihood of successful a Rolex with this group. Shane and I’ve a lot historical past racing in opposition to one another, together with a while as teammates. He is likely one of the greatest racers I’ve ever competed in opposition to, so it’ll be nice to be on his facet once more for Daytona. Connor is a younger star who’s going to be round for a very long time, and Ben has gained Le Mans and a world championship in a Corvette. We’re going to have some enjoyable.”
Keating, the proprietor of 30 automotive dealerships throughout Texas, gained the Rolex 24 within the GTD class in 2015 in addition to the LMP2 championship in 2021 and ’23. He gained the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2022 with TF Sport and once more in 2023 with Corvette. Keating was additionally the 2022 and ’23 WEC world champion in GTE-Am. He’ll as soon as once more be pulling double obligation, concurrently entered in LMP2 as nicely.
“I’m actually excited for this. I’ve gained Le Mans in a Corvette and gained a World Championship in a Corvette,” Keating mentioned. “I’m thrilled to be again with TF Sport, a group that I do know very nicely and one the place we gained lots of races and a championship collectively. I’m teaming with some phenomenal Chevrolet drivers in Shane, Scott and Connor, which ought to be lots of enjoyable. This might be an enormous problem however one which I do know we’re all wanting ahead to and are up for.”
The quartet will lean on the flexibility of the TF Sport group based by Tom Ferrier and headquartered in England. The group has loved a successful pedigree since 2014, claiming a number of championship titles within the British GT Championship, the GTWC endurance championship and the Michelin Le Mans Cup. TF Sport claimed victory on the Spa 24 Hours in 2019 and two wins at Le Mans 24 Hours in 2020 and 2022. The group was additionally topped World Endurance champions in 2022.
“It is a improbable technique to kick off our 2025 racing program with Corvette Racing,” mentioned Ferrier. “This group is a mix of sports activities automotive, IndyCar and NASCAR all becoming a member of collectively for a standard objective, which is to win the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. It’s such a terrific occasion and we can’t wait to get began with this proficient group.”
The entry brings the Corvette’s GTD PRO presence to 3, including to Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ two entries, and 5 whole, with GTD entries from AWA and DXDT.
“As a lot because the vehicles and gear, motorsport is about relationships. We’re joyful to deepen ours with Trackhouse Racing, TF Sport and Ben Keating as they mix for this particular entry into the Rolex 24 At Daytona,” mentioned Eric Warren, GM govt director – international motorsports competitors. “This effort brings an incredible quantity of data and professionalism into the race, particularly TF Sport with its FIA WEC expertise with the Corvette Z06 GT3.R. Including a fifth Corvette to the opening race for 2025 is one thing that can excite our Corvette homeowners and Corvette Racing followers.”
In 2024, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R gained 11 races around the globe, claimed 12 pole positions and captured the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup GTD PRO Producers Championship for Chevrolet.”
The group will make its debut within the Roar Earlier than the 24 check weekend on Jan. 17-19 previous to the Rolex 24 at Dayton on Jan. 23-26.
