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The end of every racing season brings changes. This off-season, though, seems to harbor more change in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship paddock than any in recent memory barring the intr…
The off-season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship brings significant changes for many teams. Wayne Taylor Racing is switching to Cadillac, Meyer Shank Racing will run two cars for Acura and Honda Racing Corporation, and Chip Ganassi Racing is exiting the paddock. Heart of Racing is adjusting its entries to introduce the Aston Martin Valkyrie to GTP class. Some notable departures include Chip Ganassi Racing, with plans to return in 2026, as well as drivers Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande, Pipo Derani, and Bryan Sellers making moves to new teams. Additionally, the Acura NSX GT3 will see its time in the series end as its homologation expires after eight successful years in IMSA competition. “It’s bittersweet to see the end of the NSX in IMSA competition,” said Honda Racing Corporation USA President David Salters, reflecting on the car’s popularity and achievements.
