League: WEC Sport: Motorsports Country: Global Category: Playoffs

Lone Star Racing announces full-time IMSA GTD campaign for 2027

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Lone Star Racing announces full-time IMSA GTD campaign for 2027

Summary

Lone Star Racing will compete full-time in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class starting in 2027. This move marks a significant expansion from the team's previous involvement, which focused on the Endurance Cup. They will run the #80 Mercedes-AMG GT3, featuring drivers Lin Hodenius and James Roe. The team, founded by Dan Knox and led by A.J. Petersen, aims to enhance its competitive presence in this premier sports car series.

Source Links

Motorsport.com

Key Details

•Lone Star Racing shifts to full-time IMSA GTD for 2027 season.
•Team will field the #80 Mercedes-AMG GT3.
•Lin Hodenius and James Roe named as drivers.
•Transition from previous Endurance Cup focus to full-time events.
•Team led by A.J. Petersen, founded by Dan Knox.

Latest Updates

6:21 PMMotorsport.com — Lin Hodenius, James Roe partner for Lone Star Racing’s full-time IMSA GTD campaign for 2027

What they're saying

"
Lone Star Racing is stepping up to a full-time campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class for the 2027 season, expanding beyond its long-standing role as an Endurance Cup entry. The Texas-based squad, founded by Dan Knox and led by A.J. Petersen, will field the #80 Mercedes-AMG GT3 for rising Dutch talent Lin Hodenius and Irish sports car and ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

Related Teams & Leagues

Red Bull Racing WEC Motorsports