INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Andretti widened his racing portfolio by partnering with perennial contender Wayne Taylor Racing within the IMSA sports activities automotive collection on Wednesday.

In partnering with Taylor, Andretti could have a presence on the high stage of American sports activities automotive racing. It comes forward of subsequent month’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, which can launch a brand new period as IMSA will use hybrid engines in its rebranded LMDh high class.

“This is an exciting time for us,” Andretti stated. “Re-entering IMSA full time, and at this level, has been a goal of mine. I wanted it to be the right opportunity and at the right time – and we’ve found that.”

Andretti, proprietor of a four-car staff in IndyCar, can also be attempting to land a spot to subject two vehicles in Formula One.

The transfer to hybrid expertise has lured new producers to the collection, and groups are desirous to take part within the sport-changing second.

For 2023, Andretti will stay in IMSA’s LMP3 class with Jarett Andretti. Andretti Autosport competes in six further collection worldwide, together with IndyCar the place the staff has gained the Indianapolis 500 5 instances.

Taylor’s operation boasts two IMSA driver championshipsand back-to-back IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Championships (2021, 2020), which have contributed to 9 IMSA producer titles.

“It’s an honor to be partnering with a name like Andretti as we enter a new era of racing,” Taylor stated. “While our 2023 program won’t look much different, there is a lot that Andretti Autosport can offer to us as we continue to build and expand.”

Both groups stated the purpose is to maneuver into Andretti Global’s 575,000-square-foot headquarters in Fishers, Indiana, attributable to be operational in 2025.

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