IMSA PROTOTYPE DRIVERS CONFIRMED

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IMSA PROTOTYPE DRIVERS CONFIRMED

Mazda is running a familiar line-up of drivers in this year’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the United States. Harry Tincknell and Jonathan Bomarito are pairing up in the No. 55 Mazda RT24-P. They are being joined in the Michelin Endurance Cup by Ryan Hunter-Reay. The No. 77 car sees Oliver Jarvis and Tristan Nunez team up, with Olivier Pla joining the pair for the longer races.

Things got off to a flying start for the team at the season opener, the legendary Rolex 24 at Daytona on 26 January. With Oliver Jarvis putting the No. 77 car on pole, anticipation for podium success was high and the team delivered in style when after 833 laps, the car finished the race in second place.

The No. 55 car was not quite as successful, sustaining bodywork damage and a penalty during the race. Despite this, No. 55 was in contention for the win for much of the 24 hours, ultimately finishing in sixth place (and securing a healthy chunk of championship points).

Jonathan Bomarito

“I’m really looking forward to another year of tough racing in the IMSA Daytona Prototype international class. I can’t thank Mazda enough for the opportunity to represent them and hopefully we’ll have another great season. We have some good momentum to build off of and I’m sure that will show in 2020 as we fight for the championship.”

Ryan Hunter-Reay

“I’m thrilled to be joining Mazda Team Joest for the 2020 IMSA endurance races. I filled in for Harry at Mid-Ohio last year, teaming up with my buddy Jonathan Bomarito, and from the first practice I knew the car really suited my driving style. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the whole team – it’s a first-class effort all around. We capped off the weekend with a double-podium for Mazda and I’ve been eager to get back in the RT24-P ever since. I’m excited for what this team is capable of in 2020, and I’m ready to get to work!”

Harry Tincknell

“I’m delighted to be back with Mazda Team Joest In the No. 55 Mazda RT24-P for a third season alongside Jonathan. We’ve built up a fantastic relationship and shared some great moments together, including our victories at Watkins Glen and Road America. I’ve absolutely loved racing in IMSA during the past two seasons and being a part of Mazda’s journey from some near misses to dominant race winners. It Is great to welcome Ryan to the car for the endurance races. His resume speaks for itself and he did a great job filling in at Mid-Ohio In 2019. I feel like the first year of Mazda Team Joest was a learning year and last year was a winning year. I firmly believe that, with all the hard work and effort that has gone into the program over the winter to make the Mazda RT24-P faster and more reliable, 2020 can be a championship year. I can’t wait to get started at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.”

Oliver Jarvis

“I’m thrilled to continue with Mazda Team Joest and continue my partnership with Tristan with the aim of adding to our number of wins and podiums which we had this season. I think, as a whole, we are very confident in the package we have at Mazda Team Joest for the 2020 season. I’ve seen the level of competition increase each season in the IMSA championship, so the team has been hard at work throughout the off-season to give us the best opportunity to fight for the championship in 2020.”

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IMSA PROTOTYPE DRIVERS CONFIRMED

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