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DragonSpeed set to contest IMSA Endurance Cup as Simpson joins for Daytona
Kyffin Simpson, a 19-year-old Caymanian, will be racing in the 2024 IndyCar season with Chip Ganassi Racing. He has joined the DragonSpeed team for the Rolex 24. DragonSpeed has previously won three times in the LMP2 class at Daytona. Simpson will be driving the team’s #81 Oreca 07-Gibson, alongside James Allen and Eric Lux. Simpson expressed his excitement to join the team and continue his development as a driver with a winning team. Chip Ganassi Racing’s managing director, Mike Hull, believes this opportunity will not only give Simpson a shot at winning but also serve as a warm-up for his IndyCar season. DragonSpeed’s Team Principal, Elton Julian, believes Simpson’s recent experience and success will strengthen their lineup. James Allen, who was Simpson’s teammate in the 2023 European Le Mans Series, shared his excitement to reunite with him. Eric Lux, who has raced with DragonSpeed before, expressed confidence in their chances of challenging for the win at the Rolex 24. The final member of the DragonSpeed lineup will be announced soon.
