Cadillac Racing Announces Expansion to Three Car Factory Program in 2025 IMSA Season
Introduction:
Cadillac Racing has announced the expansion of its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship program to three Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) factory cars for the 2025 season. Wayne Taylor Racing and reigning IMSA GTP champion Action Express Racing will run three Cadillac V-Series.R race cars powered by the purpose-built Cadillac 5.5L DOHC V8 engine. The drivers for these cars will be announced in the future.
1. Return of Wayne Taylor Racing and Action Express Racing
Cadillac Racing welcomes back Wayne Taylor Racing and Action Express Racing to run three Cadillac V-Series.R race cars for the 2025 IMSA season. The partnership with both teams brings decades of proven racing and technical expertise to the track.
2. History with Wayne Taylor Racing
GM Motorsports has a long history with Wayne Taylor, dating back to 1990 when he first drove a Chevrolet-powered GTP race car as a General Motors factory driver. Wayne Taylor Racing has previously raced with Cadillac, winning multiple titles including three Rolex 24 At Daytona victories and two Petit Le Mans races. The team set a five-race win streak in 2017 with the Cadillac DPi.
3. Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing and Cadillac Whelen
Wayne Taylor Racing will run two Cadillac V-Series.Rs in the 2025 IMSA season. Action Express Racing, the 2023 GTP team/driver champion, will continue to race as Cadillac Whelen with the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R in IMSA’s premier class.
4. Alliance with Action Express Racing
Action Express Racing has had an alliance with GM since 2012 in IMSA, initially with the Corvette DP and Chevrolet 5.5L V8 engine, and since 2017 with Cadillac Racing’s DPi and GTP programs. The team is excited to represent the Cadillac brand once again and compete for wins and championships.
5. Success of Cadillac Racing
Cadillac Racing has earned nine Manufacturer Championships in sports car racing since 2005 and five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Manufacturer Championships. With 69 total sports car victories, including 30 in IMSA prototype competition since 2017, Cadillac Racing has a strong history of success in motorsports.
In conclusion, Cadillac Racing’s expansion to a three-car factory program for the 2025 IMSA season signifies a new chapter in the brand’s racing legacy. With the partnership of Wayne Taylor Racing and Action Express Racing, Cadillac aims to continue its winning tradition on the track and compete at the highest level of sports car racing in America.