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DragonSpeed set to contest Endurance Cup as Simpson joins for Daytona
Nineteen-year-old Caymanian driver Kyffin Simpson has joined DragonSpeed for the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona. Simpson, who will contest the 2024 IndyCar season with Chip Ganassi Racing, will drive DragonSpeed’s #81 Oreca 07-Gibson alongside James Allen and Eric Lux. The team has previously won three times in the LMP2 class at Daytona. Simpson expressed his excitement about joining the team and continuing his development in sportscar racing. Chip Ganassi Racing’s managing director, Mike Hull, believes the opportunity with DragonSpeed will be a great warm-up for Simpson’s IndyCar season. DragonSpeed Team Principal Elton Julian is confident in Simpson’s skills and believes the team’s driver lineup is strong for the Rolex 24.
