Random Vandals Racing has announced that it will make the step up to GT3 racing in select GT World Challenge America events, beginning in August at Road America.
Random Vandals’ GT4 America and Michelin Pilot Challenge driver Kenton Koch will drive alongside IndyCar Series veteran Conor Daly aboard the #92 BMW M4 GT3.
At the season-ending Indianapolis 8 Hour race, they’ll be joined by BMW M works driver Connor De Phillippi, who won the inaugural running of the race in 2020.
Random Vandals plans to use this partial campaign to springboard into full-time GT3 competition in 2025.
“First of all, we could not have made this happen without the incredible support from BMW M Motorsport. They are fantastic partners,” said RVR Team Principal, Paul Sparta. “I am very fortunate to have been a good friend and supporter of Conor Daly for many years, even prior to his IndyCar career. I couldn’t be happier to have him join Random Vandals for his return tosports car racing in the Vbrick Systems BMW M4 GT3.
“Similarly, we are now in our second yearwith Kenton Koch, and he has shown his consistent ability to win GT races in multiple formats. The chemistry with our drivers, engineers, and crew should make for a formidable GT3 debut.
“It only gets better with Connor De Phillippi joining us on loan from BMW for the Indy 8 Hour. These guys know each other well and know what the goal is.”
“It’s been very rewarding to be with RVR for a full year now and see its growth as a programme,” said Koch, a multiple race winner in GT4 America last season. “The team has come a long way in a short period of time, and I am super proud to be a part of the vision!
“Being a part of this new venture into GT3 is going to come with its challenges, but I am confident that this group will be able to succeed. To be able to drive alongside a couple of top tier drivers like Conor and Connor (we will see what nick names we come up with!) is going to be a joy. I always enjoy learning from anyone I have the opportunity to co-drive with and this is no exception. Excited to get to work here and prepare to take the fight to the big dogs in GT3.”
“I have been lucky enough to work with the Random Vandals Racing group for several years off and on as they’ve grown as a team,” said Daly – a veteran of ten IndyCar seasons, preparing for his 11th Indianapolis 500 appearance in May.
“The progress that they have made isextremely impressive and I am very thankful to have a chance to get some more sports car racing under my belt with this team. I have a lot of experience now in many different vehicles that I hope to be able assist the team with as they grow!
“I also want to thank BMW for thesupport they’ve shown the team as well as we push for wins together.”
“It has been a pleasure to watch the RVR team grow. They’ve proven their winning capabilities and I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of the team,” said De Phillippi.
“Leveraging my previous experience racing the Indy 8H, two rapid teammates and theimpressive team that Paul has put together, I am confident we will achieve a great result.”
