Crucial Motorsports has become the first US team to confirm 2023 programmes with the new McLaren Artura GT4.
In partnership with newly appointed McLaren Motorsport retailer McLaren Orlando, Crucial Motorsports will campaign two new-for-2023 McLaren Artura GT4 cars in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class for 2023. Additional entries in the VP Sportscar Challenge GSX class are being evaluated as well.
Aaron Nash, Crucial Motorsports Operations Director: “We are excited to announce this program after many months of planning with McLaren Orlando. I cannot be more excited to have such an enthusiastic partner in this venture into the GT4 ranks with us.”
The team has previously campaigned a McLaren 720S GT3 in selected IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races and at the Indianapolis 8 Hours.
Paul Holton, Crucial Motorsports Partnership Director: “We have really enjoyed working in the IMSA paddock, it really is the pinnacle of GT3 and GT4 racing in the world right now. The race strategies and the pitstops, it’s rewarding for drivers, crew, sponsors, and our partners alike. This new Artura GT4 is an exciting new product from McLaren and will be a great racecar.”
Crucial Motorsports and McLaren Orlando expect to take delivery of their new Artura GT4 racecars ahead of the ROAR before the 24 which takes place on January 20-22, 2023.
The team are also evaluating SRO GT4 America programs in addition to their IMSA commitments.
Aaron Nash, Crucial Motorsports Operations Director: “GT4 America and GT America are definitely both on our radar. They fit well with the development of some of our drivers and we are excited to explore the opportunities the SRO paddock provides to us and our strategic partners.”
Testing outings in the outgoing 570S GT4 and new Artura GT4 are available into the 2023 season with Crucial Motorsports. Inquiries can be directed to crucialmotorsports@gmail.com
Photos Credit: Brandon Anandan
