IMSA Prepares for Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen with 56-Car Entry List
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has issued a provisional entry list featuring 56 cars for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, scheduled for June 22. The event marks the third round of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup, showcasing a robust field, including a 13-car GTP class.
Notable Entries and Driver Line-ups
Among the key entrants are the No. 5 Proton Competition Porsche 963, which is making its third outing of the season, and the No. 63 Lamborghini Squadra Corse SC63. The driver trio from the Le Mans 24 Hours—Neel Jani, Nico Varrone, and Nico Pino—will pilot the Porsche, with Varrone set for his first GTP start in IMSA after competing in GTD PRO at Daytona and Sebring.
Romain Grosjean and Daniil Kvyat will drive the Lamborghini, aiming to complete their first race of 2025. Notably, most GTP and GTD PRO teams will utilize only two drivers in this endurance race, with specialists including Frederik Vesti (No. 31 Cadillac) and Kakunoshin “Kaku” Ohta (No. 93 Acura) making their returns.
Key Driver Changes
Ben Barnicoat returns from injury, competing in the No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Racing Lexus RC F GT3 alongside Aaron Telitz. Barnicoat has been sidelined for three months due to a cycling accident.
In GTD PRO, Sandy Mitchell replaces Marco Mapelli at Pfaff Motorsports, while Davide Rigon will step in for Giacomo Altoe at DragonSpeed. Paul Miller Racing will also integrate a third driver in the No. 1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, although who that will be remains TBD.
LMP2 Class Returns
The LMP2 class re-enters the championship with 12 entries, with the No. 74 Riley ORECA 07-Gibson currently leading the standings by two points over the No. 22 United Autosports USA entry. Manuel Espirito Santo will debut with the No. 73 Pratt Miller Motorsports ORECA, joining veteran Matthieu Vaxiviere in the No. 88 AF Corse ORECA.
GTD Overview
The GTD category features 21 cars, highlighted by the return of Magnus Racing—the team’s John Potter returns after resolving business commitments to race the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO. Other notable returning teams include AF Corse and Iron Dames, the latter still finalizing their driver pairing due to Michelle Gatting’s injury.
Conclusion
As the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen approaches, teams and drivers are readying for a competitive six-hour showdown. The diverse entry list, including notable driver changes and exciting debuts, promises an engaging race event for both participants and fans alike.
