13 Autosport retains unchanged lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign, eyes global expansion

13 Autosport will continue its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship participation for the 2027 season, maintaining its GTD lineup featuring Orey Fidani, Matt Bell, and endurance driver Lars Kern. The Canadian-based team achieved notable results in their debut year, securing a fourth-place finish in the GTD class at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, a podium result at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the prestigious Bob Akin Bronze Cup Award.

This success earned 13 Autosport an automatic invitation to compete once more at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for a third consecutive year. Team member Fidani expressed pride in the team's accomplishments, stating that they have an exceptional group of individuals at 13 Autosport, and that they have much more to achieve together. Fidani also revealed that 13 Autosport plans to expand its global presence in 2027, participating in the Bathurst 12 Hour in Australia and exploring additional European events within a broader international schedule.

Matt Bell remarked on the camaraderie within the team, expressing excitement about the prospect of racing at prestigious tracks such as Bathurst and contributing to another potential Le Mans appearance. Lars Kern emphasized the personal significance of the program, highlighting his appreciation for the team's dynamic and looking forward to racing in the updated Evo specification of the Corvette GT3.R.

Specific details about the team's 2027 schedule, including the Bathurst 12 Hour debut and European engagements, will be revealed in due course.