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Juan Manuel Correa has joined United Autosports for the remaining IMSA Endurance Cup races from the upcoming 12 Hours of Sebring on 15 March.
The American-Ecuadorian driver is set to make his debut in the North American-based IMSA SportsCar Championship, joining the #2 Oreca 07 LMP2 drivers Nick Boulle and Ben Hanley after Garnet Patterson’s one-off appearance at Daytona. Correa previously competed in the 2022 European Le Mans Series and the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary edition. Expressing excitement, Correa stated, “IMSA has been on my radar for a while… I am confident we will find shared success.” United Autosports CEO Richard Dean welcomed Correa, noting his endurance racing progress and anticipating success with Correa in the IMSA lineup. The team’s #2 Oreca, unfortunately, suffered race-ending damage in a multi-car incident at the 24 Hours of Daytona. The upcoming Endurance Cup races include the 12 Hours of Sebring, six-hour races at Watkins Glen and Indianapolis, and the season finale at Petit Le Mans.
