Oliver Gavin

Ex-Corvette Racing driver Gavin has joined Vasser Sullivan Racing for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, with the team also confirming the return of Townsend Bell for the twice-around-the-clock enduro, sportscar365.com reports.

Gavin will step away as a full-time driver at Corvette Racing at the conclusion of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, marking the end of an era for the team's longest-running driver, sportscar365.com reports.

Gavin led the way in a rain-soaked second practice session for Saturday's Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway. The No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R laid down a best lap of 2:03.700 late in the session, sportscar365.com reports.

Corvette Racing was quickest in final GT Le Mans practice at Road America, with Gavin setting a 2:00.987 lap time in the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, sportscar365.com reports.

The No. 25 BMW of Tom Blomqvist has failed post-qualifying scrutineering so the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R will start from pole position after Gavin initially qualified second-quickest with a time of 2:00.633, sportscar365.com reports.