Pratt Miller Motorsports Returns to Prototype Racing in 2025 with LMP2 Entry, Expanding Its Legacy
NOVEMBER 30TH, 2024
Pratt Miller Motorsports has unveiled an exciting expansion into prototype racing, marking its return to this prestigious category in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2025 season. The team will compete in the highly competitive LMP2 class, fielding an Oreca 07 driven by the skilled duo of Pietro Fittipaldi and James Roe, with additional drivers to be announced. This move underscores Pratt Miller’s commitment to innovation and excellence, solidifying its role as a leader in professional sports car racing. Simultaneously, the organization will continue its storied Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports GTD Pro program, ensuring its legacy of performance remains strong across multiple classes.
The drivers leading this new chapter bring exceptional credentials to Pratt Miller Motorsports. Pietro Fittipaldi, holder of an FIA Super License, boasts a versatile racing career spanning NASCAR, Formula Renault, and Formula V8, along with notable stints in IndyCar and Formula One. His teammate, James Roe, has made a significant impact in North American motorsports, climbing the ladder with victories and records in open-wheel racing and completing two successful seasons in the Indy NXT™ by Firestone Series. Together, their expertise and determination promise to make Pratt Miller’s LMP2 debut a formidable success. This program also reinforces the team’s engineering legacy, rooted in prototype innovations like the groundbreaking Intrepid GTP and Corvette Daytona Prototype.
Pratt Miller’s return to prototype racing comes amid a “golden era” for IMSA sports car competition, highlighted by growing grids and increasing global interest. With its expanded footprint in IMSA, Pratt Miller aims to leverage this momentum while exploring future possibilities in top-tier prototype categories like GTP. Vice President Brandon Widmer emphasized the strategic importance of diversification and innovation, noting that the new LMP2 program complements their ongoing GT efforts and sets the stage for future advancements. Motorsports Gateway celebrates Pratt Miller Motorsports’ achievements and eagerly anticipates the thrilling competition that lies ahead in the 2025 season.
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