Wright Motorsports Promotes Tom Sargent for 2027 WeatherTech Championship
In a strategic move for the 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Wright Motorsports has promoted Tom Sargent to a full-time driver in the #120 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2). Sargent, a rising star affiliated with Porsche and a key contributor to the team’s endurance campaigns, will partner with owner and driver Adam Adelson, taking over from Callum Ilott.
Sargent, 25, has demonstrated significant potential over his two seasons as an IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup specialist, securing four podium finishes in the GTD class. His performance has not been limited to IMSA; he recently played a pivotal role in GMG Racing’s conquest of the GT World Challenge America Pro-Am championship and achieved a clean sweep in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America at Long Beach.
His 2026 season in the European Le Mans Series with Proton Competition was also noteworthy, yielding wins in both the opening and closing races, contributing to a runner-up finish in the LMGT3 standings.
“I have had a good two years learning and developing with the team and the series, and to have their faith in me to step up into this role is so special,” said Sargent. “I’m optimistic about what we can do next year.”
Adelson, who is entering his fourth season leading Wright’s IMSA GTD program and his third as its owner, expressed excitement about the team’s trajectory. The team previously achieved seven victories across IMSA and other series, leading to championships in the Michelin Endurance Cup and Michelin Pilot Challenge.
“The growth of Wright Motorsports over the past few seasons has been incredibly rewarding,” Adelson noted. “I have seen firsthand how much Tom has grown as a driver. We both have high expectations for ourselves and this team, with the goal of contending for wins and a championship.”
Last season, the #120 entry faced significant challenges, including a crash at Daytona but rebounded to secure a seventh-place finish in the GTD standings, with notable podiums at Sebring and Watkins Glen.
As Sargent steps into his new role alongside Adelson, both drivers are set to leverage their collaboration to enhance the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
