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It took some time for Forte Racing by USRT to fulfill the promise it showed almost from the beginning of its time in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD category. But a second-place fin…
Forte Racing by USRT has shown its potential in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD category with a second-place finish at Indianapolis and a victory at Motul Petit Le Mans. With the addition of Lamborghini factory driver Loris Spinelli and IndyCar driver Devlin DeFrancesco, the team is aiming to contend for the championship in its second season. Team principal Shane Seneviratne emphasized the importance of building momentum and setting realistic expectations of consistent top-five finishes and completing every race. The team was rebranded from US RaceTronics for the 2023 season and brought in experienced sports car driver Misha Goikhberg. Spinelli, now a factory driver for Lamborghini, is excited to continue evolving his performance and understanding of the car with the team’s support. Goikhberg and Spinelli have formed a strong partnership and are working well together as the team gains more experience.
