SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — With the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona looming on the horizon, Magnus Racing has unveiled their driver lineup for the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3.
John Potter, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly will pilot the Aston Martin in the four endurance events of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. The fourth Daytona driver and the fate of the remaining seven sprint events will be announced at a later date.
The team will be celebrating its 13th year in racing as the team kicks off the momentous occasion with the Rolex 24 At Daytona, January 25-29.
Last season, the team put in an impressive performance in their new machinery from their ninth-place starting position to finish second in the GTD class. This year, the team returns with strength in consistency, along with a season of experience under their belts in the Aston Martin.
“I am just excited to back with Aston Martin and their engineering team,” said Potter. “It’s great to have so many crew returning too. Will be a great Daytona to start the season and I just wonder if we will ever get a clean lap during the entire 24 with so many cars!”
Andy Lally’s return to the team brings about a notable anniversary, as Lally completed his 10th year with the team in 2022 and will return for his 11th this year.
“It’s an honor to be back with Magnus Racing,” said Lally. “John has been a great teammate over the years, and we have had a lot of success together. I’m looking forward to running the Aston for a second season and building on what we learned in 2022.”
Sports car racing champion Pumpelly returns with the team and will compete in his 22nd Rolex 24, eager to become a three-time Daytona 24 At Daytona race winner.
“This season I’m really excited to start racing with Magnus again,” said Pumpelly. “Everyone is really nice there and Magnus is one of my favorite racing teams. I think we improved from last year. I really like working with my best bud Andy Lally and John is really nice and he does good in the car. And thank you Magnus, that’s all.”