Renger van der Zande moves to IMSA’s LMP2 class full-time with Tower Motorsports
Ahead of another fiercely competitive Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Tower Motorsports has assembled a formidable roster for its #8 ORECA LMP2 07 as it sets its sights on a championship run. Team mainstay John Farano will share full-season duties with Renger van der Zande. Series rookie Griffin Peebles is slated to join the squad for the ...…
Renger van der Zande is set to join Tower Motorsports' #8 ORECA LMP2 07 for the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, marking a shift from the premier prototype division. Canadian driver John Farano will share the wheel with van der Zande, who brings a wealth of experience with 133 WeatherTech Championship starts, 23 victories, and five pole positions.
Australian rookie Griffin Peebles will join the team for the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup rounds, while veteran Tristan Vautier will serve as the fourth driver for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Tower Motorsports aims to end a winless streak since the 2023 Twelve Hours of Sebring, and the trio's strong chemistry and combined talent and experience position them to compete for wins.
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