January 8, 2021
HTP Winward Motorsport will make its first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship appearance this month competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The German-American squad has confirmed that it will enter a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo to be driven by Engel, Indy Dontje, Philip Ellis and team principal Russell Ward,
sportscar365.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After a full season in the Pilot Challenge, HTP Winward Motorsport is ready to move to IMSA's top division. They'll race in the GT Daytona class with their Mercedes-AMG. Engel has the most experience in the driver's seat with six-career starts since 2016 with one podium finish. They'll face uphill odds in this very deep and competitive class in the Rolex 24.