Chip Ganassi Racing Returns to IMSA WeatherTech Championship in 2021 - CADILLAC DPi Entry

 


AJ Appeal - 

Chip Ganassi racing returns to endurance racing, this time in pursuit of their 8th IMSA championship, and 9th Rolex 24 at Daytona victory. They announced yesterday that they would be returning to the DPi class in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship representing the Cadillac brand. No official owrd on which drivers will be in their lineup at this time. 

"We can’t wait to get back to IMSA and fight for the overall win after several years competing in the GTLM class," Ganassi said. "Our relationship with General Motors has expanded from the NASCAR Cup Series and we couldn’t be happier. Partnering with Cadillac is a tremendous opportunity for our team and we want to start delivering for them in January at the Rolex 24 At Daytona."

"We are very excited to welcome Chip Ganassi Racing to the Cadillac competition family," Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey said. "Their success across many forms of racing, including sports cars, will be a great addition to our IMSA WeatherTech lineup. Chip’s pedigree at winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona eight times, as well as their championships in this form of racing, gives Cadillac another stalwart team to compete for the 2021 IMSA DPi championship."

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