AJ Allmendinger returns with Meyer Shank Racing

Allmendinger was part of the quartet that led MSR to its first Daytona victory in 2012. The American shared his car with Justin Wilson, Ozz Negri, and John Pew. He will be driving the No. 60 Acura alongside regular drivers Colin Braun and Tom Blomqvist, and Scott Dixon, who will once again lend a hand to the duo in the races.Endurance of the championship. In the #93, Acura MSR will once again rely on Álex Palou for the long rounds, and on Kakunoshin Ohta as reinforcement for the 24 Hours of Daytona.

"Mike Shank is one of the most important people in my life."Allmendinger said. “He’s one of my best friends and like a brother to me. I missed not racing for him at the 24 Hours of Daytona and I feel very lucky to have another opportunity. This race has always been one of my favorites and I can’t wait to be there!”

"I can't tell you how happy I am to have AJ back on the team for his sixteenth Daytona appearance with MSR."Mike Shank, co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing, added. “He embodies the quintessential professional racing driver and is capable of anything behind the wheel. Not only is he an excellent driver, but he’s also like a brother to me, and I’m really excited to have his energy back with the team. Learning to drive GTP cars is a huge challenge for anyone, but I can’t wait to see him in action!”

Former pilot of carwhere he notably battled against Sébastien Bourdais For the Champ Car championship title in 2006, AJ Allmendinger turned his career towards the NASCAR in 2007. He has won three Cup Series races, most recently in 2023 at the Charlotte Roval. The 24 Hours of Daytona will take place on January 24th and 25th.

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