DragonSpeed ​​switches to GTD and teams up with Corvette for 2026

The American team led by Elton Julian will compete in GTD Pro/Am in 2026, while also launching a new partnership with General Motors to field a Corvette Z06 GT3.R, the model that won the GTD Pro class this year.

The Daytona Beach-based team will receive its chassis by the end of the month before beginning a private testing program. Longtime team driver Henrik Hedman will make his full-time return behind the wheel, aiming for the Bob Akin Award – the trophy given to the best Bronze driver in the championship – and an invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans who accompanies him. He will share the driving duties with Giacomo Altoè, who achieved several pole positions in GTD Pro during his first season. IMSA, and Casper Stevenson, winner at Watkins Glen and third in the GTD standings.

« We are proud to begin this collaboration with Corvette Racing "Elton Julian points out. Following our successful transition from prototype to GT, this new GTD challenge represents a major step for DragonSpeed. We know the competition will be tough, but the Z06 GT3.R is an exceptional platform. »

At Corvette, the arrival of DragonSpeed ​​was met with enthusiasm. Their fighting spirit in GTD Pro impressed everyone. “,” says Jessica Dane, the program manager. We look forward to seeing them represent our colors in such a high-level category. »

Motivated by this new adventure, Henrik Hedman concludes: I'm back and more motivated than ever to give DragonSpeed ​​and Corvette a top-level season. »

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