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The DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour 8 Hour returns to the Racing Capital of the World from October 9-10, with Indianapolis Motor Speedway serving as the host venue for one final time. The season finale brings together a spectacular field of GT machinery, merging GT World Challenge America powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge entries.
The final chapter at IMS promises an unforgettable spectacle as some of the biggest names in international GT racing take on the legendary road course. The race will begin in daylight before carrying on into the evening under the lights, providing drivers and teams with one final opportunity to close out their campaigns on a high, write their names into the history books, and seal it with a kiss on the bricks.
With championships and manufacturer honors still at stake, the entry list features an impressive collection of international talent, factory-backed drivers, championship contenders, and familiar faces from across the global GT racing scene. The combination of GT World Challenge America regulars and international Intercontinental GT Challenge competitors makes for a particularly intriguing field as the season reaches its conclusion.
Aston Martin
Rebel Rock Racing will represent Aston Martin in the GT World Challenge America field with its Vantage AMR GT3 EVO. The No. 71 Pro-Am entry features a strong combination of experience, with Robin Liddell and Frank Depew joined by Andrew Davis. The trio will look to make their mark in the final running of the event at IMS.
- No. 71 Rebel Rock Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Frank Depew, Robin Liddell, Andrew Davis
BMW
BMW arrives with three entries across the Pro and Pro-Am classes, featuring an intriguing mix of championship contenders, experienced professionals, and international talent. Turner Motorsport's No. 29 entry will be one to watch as Justin Rothberg and Robby Foley are joined by BMW factory driver Connor De Phillippi in their pursuit of the Pro title. Riley Motorsports brings together Slade Stewart and Andy Lee with BMW factory driver Jesse Krohn, while Random Vandals Racing adds a particularly notable name to its lineup, with former Formula 1 and current IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson joining Derek DeBoer and brother Hampus Ericsson in the No. 99 entry.
- No. 14 Riley Motorsports BMW M4 GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Slade Stewart, Andy Lee, Jesse Krohn
- No. 29 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO (Pro) – Justin Rothberg, Robby Foley, Connor De Phillippi
- No. 99 Random Vandals Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Derek DeBoer, Hampus Eriksson, Marcus Ericsson
Ferrari
Ferrari brings three entries to Indianapolis, with AF Corse USA and Scuderia Corsa represented across the Pro and Am classes. The No. 12 AF Corse USA Ferrari features an accomplished international lineup, pairing Matías Pérez Companc and Frederik Schandorff with Ferrari factory driver Nicklas Nielsen, a winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In Am, the No. 163 AF Corse USA entry also brings considerable experience, with Jay Schreibman and Oswaldo Negri joined by Benny Simonsen. Meanwhile, Scuderia Corsa returns following an impressive late-season introduction, with Mitchell Green and Jon Morley joined by Jamie Morrow in the No. 67 Ferrari. Both AF Corse USA entries will have championship ambitions entering the season finale, adding further significance to Ferrari's presence at the Brickyard.
- No. 12 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO (Pro) – Matias Perez Companc, Frederik Schandorff, Nicklas Nielsen
- No. 67 Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 296 GT3 (Am) – Mitchell Green, Jon Morley, Jamie Morrow
- No. 163 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO (Am) – Jay Schreibman, Oswaldo Negri, Benny Simonsen
Ford
Dollahite Racing brings its Ford Mustang GT3 EVO to the final Indianapolis 8 Hour at IMS, with Scott Dollahite and Alex Sedgwick joined by experienced factory driver Christopher Mies. The German has enjoyed considerable success in GT racing, including multiple major endurance victories, and will bring valuable experience to the No. 6 Pro-Am entry.
After earning several podium finishes throughout the season, Dollahite Racing will be looking to turn its consistent front-running pace into a breakthrough victory. A trip to the top step at the Brickyard would provide a memorable way to close out its campaign.
- No. 6 Dollahite Racing Ford Mustang GT3 EVO (Pro) – Scott Dollahite, Alex Sedgwick, Christopher Mies
Lamborghini
Nicolai Elghanayan and Mads Siljehaug will be joined by Lamborghini factory driver Loris Spinelli, who brings extensive experience competing at the highest levels of GT3 racing. The No. 64 Pro-Am entry will be looking to make the most of its return to the grid for the eight-hour season finale.
- No. 64 Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 (Pro-Am) – Nicolai Elghanayan, Mads Siljehaug, Loris Spinelli
McLaren
Archangel Motorsports will represent McLaren with its 720S GT3 EVO, bringing together a familiar GT World Challenge America combination in Todd Coleman and Aaron Telitz, alongside Thomas Fleming. Telitz and Coleman have already demonstrated their potential this season, securing a podium finish at Road Atlanta and their first victory at Barber. With the experience of their previous successes behind them, the No. 69 Pro-Am entry will be aiming to finish the campaign on a high at one of the sport's most historic venues.
- No. 69 Archangel Motorsports McLaren 720S GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Todd Coleman, Thomas Fleming, Aaron Telitz
Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG boasts one of the largest and most internationally diverse contingents at Indianapolis, with six entries featuring an impressive collection of factory drivers and established GT racing names.
The No. 34 Mercedes-AMG Team JMF Motorsports Pro entry features an all-star combination of Michai Stephens, Mercedes-AMG factory drivers Mikael Grenier and Maxime Martin. Meanwhile, the sister No. 27 Pro-Am entry pairs Jason Daskalos and Wyatt Brichacek with factory driver Philip Ellis, reuniting a proven combination at the Brickyard.
The international talent continues with Mercedes-AMG Team Lone Star Racing, which brings together Lin Hodenius and factory driver Luca Stolz alongside five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou. The No. 80 Pro entry will be one of the standout international combinations, with Palou making a notable appearance in the GT3 field.
TR3 Racing also features a strong lineup, with Brayton Williams and Indy Dontje joined by Daniel Morad, while MAD Joker Racing welcomes accomplished endurance racer Ben Keating alongside Marc Austin and Peter Dempsey. GetSpeed Team PCX Racing rounds out the contingent with Patrick Charlaix, Jordan Boisson and Marvin Klein.
- No. 9 TR3 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Brayton Williams, Indy Dontje, Daniel Morad
- No. 11 MAD Joker Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Am) – Marc Austin, Ben Keating, Peter Dempsey
- No. 27 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Jason Daskalos, Wyatt Brichacek, Philip Ellis
- No. 34 Mercedes-AMG Team JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Pro) – Michai Stephens, Mikael Grenier, Maxime Martin
- No. 80 Mercedes-AMG Team Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Pro) – Lin Hodenius, Luca Stolz, Alex Palou
- No. 999 GetSpeed Team PCX Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Pro-Am) – Patrick Charlaix, Jordan Boisson, Marvin Klein
Porsche
Porsche brings the largest contingent to Indianapolis, with 11 entries spread across the Pro and Pro-Am classes.
McCann Racing's No. 8 Pro entry features Michael McCann Jr. and Zachary Vanier alongside Porsche factory driver Alessio Picariello. Kellymoss also brings considerable firepower, with Riley Dickinson and Kay van Berlo joining Todd Parriott in the No. 13 entry, while the No. 017 car pairs Michael Clark and Colin Braun with Lars Kern.
The No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche will be another major talking point, with championship contenders Kyle Washington joined by Riccardo Pera and Porsche factory driver Ayhancan Güven. Meanwhile, Wright Motorsports features an international lineup in the No. 31 entry, with Dave Musial Jr. and Ryan Yardley joined by Laurin Heinrich, a previous winner at IMS, while its No. 242 entry welcomes Kevin Estre alongside Therese Lahlouh and Thomas Merrill.
The international contingent is equally impressive. Tsunami RT features Johannes Zelger, Fabio Babini and Alex Fontana, while High Class Racing brings Kerong Li, Anders Fjordbach and Hongli Ye. Herberth Motorsport rounds out the field with its experienced trio of Ralf Bohn, Alfred Renauer and Robert Renauer.
Kellymoss' No. 88 entry adds another exciting combination, with John Gilliland, Aaron Jeansonne, and Loek Hartog. Across the 11-car contingent, Porsche will have no shortage of experienced competitors as the manufacturer championship reaches its final showdown.
- No. 8 McCann Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro) – Michael McCann Jr., Zachary Vanier, Alessio Picariello
- No. 13 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Todd Parriott, Riley Dickinson, Kay Van Berlo
- No. 017 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Michael Clark, Lars Kern, Colin Braun
- No. 28 RS1 Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Danny Dyszelski, TBC, Jan Heylen
- No. 31 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Dave Musial Jr., Ryan Yardley, Laurin Heinrich
- No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Kyle Washington, Riccardo Pera, Ayhancan Guven
- No. 79 Tsunami RT Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Johannes Zelger, Fabio Babini, Alex Fontana
- No. 86 High Class Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) (Pro-Am) – Kerong Li, Anders Fjordbach, Hongli Ye
- No. 88 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – John Gilliland, Aaron Jeansonne, Loek Hartog
- No. 91 Herberth Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Ralf Bohn, Alfred Renauer, Robert Renauer
- No. 242 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO (Pro-Am) – Therese Lahlouh, Thomas Merrill, Kevin Estre
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