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Mario Farnbacher isn’t exactly a substitute in the No. 23 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage Evo in GTD PRO – he’s raced the car twice this year as the endurance addition in the Rolex…
Mario Farnbacher is making his debut in an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sprint for Heart of Racing, partnering with Ross Gunn at Laguna Seca. Farnbacher is filling in for Alex Riberas, who is competing in the World Endurance Championship. Despite the new car and environment, Farnbacher is grateful for the opportunity and the trust from the team. He has a successful history at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, having previously won in GTD. Despite new track conditions, Farnbacher is confident in his partnership with Gunn. The duo showed promising results in practice sessions, hinting at a successful race ahead.