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Pfaff Motorsports has unveiled their #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO livery for the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, as they
The Canadian team has predominantly used Porsche 911 GT3.R cars in IMSA races since 2019, although they had to skip the 2020 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After competing in the GTD category for two seasons, they moved up to the GTD Pro class. They have achieved 12 class wins, including GTD triumph in 2021 and the GTD Pro title in 2022. However, the team faced challenges in 2023 with the new 992 model of the Porsche 911 and decided to switch to the McLaren 720S package for their first appearance in GTD Pro. The team’s new livery incorporates subtle elements of the ‘plaid’ aesthetic, paying homage to their Canadian roots, although it is less prominent than their previous livery. Additionally, the livery features McLaren’s signature orange color, which is also seen in their Formula 1 and IndyCar commitments. The team has assembled an experienced driver lineup, including Olly Jarvis and Martin Kirchhoefer for the full-season, James Hinchcliffe for three endurance races, and Alexander Rossi for the Daytona 24 season-opener.
