Mühlner Motorsport Set to Return to Daytona in 2026
Mühlner Motorsport has confirmed its return to the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona, marking the team’s first appearance at the prestigious event since 2022. The Belgian-American team will be fielding the #123 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) in the GTD class, highlighted by a lineup that includes newly-crowned Porsche Carrera Cup North America Champion, Ryan Yardley.
Yardley, a New Zealand native, secured his championship after a competitive third season, narrowly edging 2023 PCCNA Champion Riley Dickinson. He will be joined by the father-son duo of Dave Musial Senior and Junior, alongside Peter Ludwig. The Musials have participated part-time in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, Ferrari Challenge North America, and Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, while Ludwig has experience in the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring series.
Mühlner Motorsport last competed at Daytona with two Duqueine D08 LMP3s, achieving a second-place finish in class during the Motul Pole Award 100 and a sixth-place finish during the Rolex 24 itself. Team founder and CEO Bernie Mühlner emphasized the significance of this project: “We have been preparing this for several years and we’re incredibly proud to finally go racing with this car and such a strong driver combination.”
Ahead of Daytona, Mühlner Motorsport aims to participate in the 24H Series Middle East Trophy 6H Abu Dhabi on January 10 and the 24H Dubai on January 17, utilizing a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992). Following the Daytona race, the team plans to compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in May and the 24 Hours of Spa in June, with potential entries in additional GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup events later in the year.
Mühlner remarked on the team’s rigorous schedule, stating, “Having our 992 cars in Abu Dhabi and Dubai while we’re also heading to Daytona is a huge challenge. Luckily, we’ve built a broad infrastructure over the years that allows us to handle programs like this successfully.”
The team is also exploring future projects for 2026 and beyond, indicating potential surprises and renewed engagement in the European racing scene.
