Renger van der Zande joins Tower Motorsports for LMP2 full-time

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Renger van der Zande joins Tower Motorsports for LMP2 full-time
Summary

Renger van der Zande will compete full-time in the IMSA LMP2 class with Tower Motorsports for the 2027 season. He will share driving duties with John Farano in the #8 ORECA LMP2 07. Griffin Peebles joins for the endurance rounds, while Tristan Vautier will participate in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. This marks a significant transition for van der Zande, who has raced primarily in IMSA's premier prototype division. Tower Motorsports aims to capitalize on this strong driver lineup to pursue championship aspirations after a period without a win since early 2023.

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  • •Van der Zande moves to Tower Motorsports for the LMP2 season.
  • •John Farano will share full-season duties with van der Zande.
  • •Griffin Peebles will join for endurance races.
  • •Tristan Vautier to compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
  • •Tower Motorsports seeks to end a winless streak from 2023.
Latest Updates
  • 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Renger van der Zande moves to IMSA’s LMP2 class full-time with Tower Motorsports
  • 4:43 PMMotorsport.com — Renger van der Zande moves to IMSA’s LMP2 class full-time with Tower Motorsports
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Ahead of another fiercely competitive Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Tower Motorsports has assembled a formidable roster for its #8 ORECA LMP2 07 as it sets its sights on a championship run. Team mainstay John Farano will share full-season duties with Renger van der Zande. Series rookie Griffin Peebles is slated to join the squad for the ...Keep reading

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The Dutchman joins Farano for full campaign; Peebles and Vautier onboard for endurance duty

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