Tower Motorsports owner John Farano teams up with Charlie Eastwood for full season, while Michael Dinan joins for Michelin Endurance Cup events
Tower Motorsports has revealed its driver lineup for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship LMP2 season. Team owner and 2022 LMP2 champion John Farano will be joined by Charlie Eastwood for the full season, with Michael Dinan driving in the Michelin Endurance Cup events. Additionally, IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin and Ferdinand Habsburg will join Farano and Dinan for the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Charlie Eastwood Brings Wealth of Experience to Tower Motorsports
Irishman Charlie Eastwood is a seasoned racer with an impressive track record across various championships. He has secured victories in the prestigious 24-hour races at Le Mans and Spa and holds LMP2 titles in the Asian Le Mans Series and European Le Mans Series. With four years of experience in the LMP2 platform, Eastwood is a valuable addition to the Tower Motorsports team.
“I’m super happy to be joining Tower Motorsports and co-driving with John,” said Eastwood. “This is an amazing program, and this team has proven time and time again that they have what it takes to win. I’m really looking forward to what lies ahead for us this season, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Michael Dinan Makes Move to LMP2 Class
American driver Michael Dinan, known for his success in GT cars, will be making the move to the LMP2 class with Tower Motorsports. Dinan has achieved podium finishes in the WeatherTech Championship and secured victories in GT World Challenge America. As the 2020 Pirelli GT4 America Pro-Am champion, Dinan brings a wealth of experience to the team. He previously raced alongside Eastwood in the WEC GTE-Am with the ORT by TF team.
“After driving in the Endurance Cup in the GTD class for the past two seasons, I am very excited and proud to be making the move up to the LMP2 class with Tower Motorsports,” said Dinan. “John and Charlie both bring a wealth of experience in Prototype racing to the table, and I am confident the three of us will be able to compete for race wins throughout the championship.”
Scott McLaughlin and Ferdinand Habsburg Join for Rolex 24 At Daytona
New Zealander Scott McLaughlin, who previously competed with Tower Motorsports in select endurance races in the 2023 season, will return to the team for the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona. McLaughlin’s partnership with Tower Motorsports resulted in a victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Ferdinand Habsburg, a familiar face within the team, will also join the lineup for Daytona, having previously driven in the event in 2022.
John Farano Excited for the Season Ahead
Team owner John Farano expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season and the addition of Eastwood and Dinan to the team. Farano is looking forward to competing for victory at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, having come close to success in previous years.
“I am excited to welcome both Charlie Eastwood and Michael Dinan to our program, who we know will fit right in immediately,” said Farano. “I am also thrilled to have Scott back with us for another run at the Rolex 24, and looking forward to welcoming Ferdinand back, who I am sure will be fighting for the victory after coming so close with our team in 2022.”
Conclusion: Tower Motorsports has assembled a formidable lineup for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship LMP2 season. With the experienced duo of John Farano and Charlie Eastwood leading the charge, supported by the talents of Michael Dinan, Scott McLaughlin, and Ferdinand Habsburg, the team is poised for success. The season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona promises to be an exciting event, as the team aims to secure victory in one of the most prestigious sportscar endurance races in the world.
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