Manthey admits IMSA competition is tougher than anticipated
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Manthey Racing transitioned its program to North America, achieving two wins in IMSA competition, including a victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in GTD Pro. Despite this early success, the team recognizes the challenges of competing at a high level in the American racing. The squad secured another class win during its five-race Endurance Cup campaign, but acknowledges the competition is more difficult than initially expected. Manthey continues to adapt to the North American racing environment.
- •Manthey achieved its second win in GTD Pro at Sebring.
- •The team recorded another class victory in the Endurance Cup.
- •Manthey expanded its program to North America this year.
- •The team finds IMSA competition tougher than anticipated.
- •Manthey continues to learn and adapt to new challenges.
- 9:41 PMMotorsport.com — Manthey acknowledges IMSA to be "tougher than expected" despite two wins
"When Manthey expanded its program to North America, the transition appeared to deliver the typical dominance associated with the team at first glance. The German squad swept to victory in its second race at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in GTD Pro, followed up with another class win for its GTD entry during its five-race Endurance Cup campaign. However, competing at the top level of American ...Keep reading
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