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The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class is set to have an influx of new teams for 2025, and among those are van der Steur Racing. Stepping up from Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class. R…
For the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class, there will be an increase in new teams, including van der Steur Racing transitioning from the Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class. The team will feature drivers Rory van der Steur and Valentin Hasse Clot moving up from the IMPC Aston Martin Vantage GT4 to the Vantage GT3 Evo, aiming for success in the Michelin Endurance Cup and potential sprint races. Rory van der Steur’s father’s history in ALMS and LMP2 has influenced their IMSA journey, with the team now fully backed by Aston Martin. Van der Steur Racing secured Evo cars from Flying Lizard Racing, enhancing their competitiveness at Daytona and beyond. The team will collaborate with AMR/Prodrive for car management, leveraging their IMPC experience as a valuable training ground for the WeatherTech series. Their goal is to optimize efficiency, maintain cost-effectiveness, and aim for victory, building on their foundation in the dynamic world of sports car racing.