Reigning IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge champion Bijoy Garg will make his LMP2 debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with United Autosports in the Rolex 24 At Daytona next January. The 21-year-old will co-drive the No. 22 ORECA 07 with Daniel Goldburg and Paul di Resta in the five Michelin Endurance Cup races.
“This year has been incredible,” said Garg. “I’ve enjoyed so many highlights in my debut sports car season. Now, I’m excited to make the step up to LMP2.
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“United Autosports is such an experienced team, and I have fantastic co-drivers in Daniel Goldburg, Paul di Resta and Felix Rosenqvist … starting at Daytona, my first 24 hour race! It’s going to be a challenge but I’m ready to make the most of this exciting opportunity.”
Garg, who began his racing career at 13, claimed pole position, fastest lap and a third-place finish on his sportscar debut in the opening round of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Daytona. He went on to achieve victories at Sebring International Raceway, Lime Rock Park, Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta, racing against now-teammate Goldburg.
Garg also made his WeatherTech Championship debut in the LMP3 class in 2023, contesting three races with a pole at Indianapolis and a victory in the season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans. This stellar rookie season put Garg on the radar when Marino Sato, previously announced as the endurance third driver for the team, was upgraded to an FIA Gold rating. Garg holds a Silver rating, required for the seat.
“I watched Bijoy this year on many occasions when I attended IMSA races,” said Richard Dean, United Autosports CEO. “He had a super impressive season in the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge, winning the championship, and we were even more impressed as a team when he tested in our LMP2 car in Portimao. We are very excited to have Bijoy in our IMSA team.”