Wright Motorsports is preparing for a new chapter competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2027, with the confirmation that its team will again use its dark green Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) for the fourth consecutive year in the Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) category.
At the helm of the team will be owner Adam Adelson, who will be joined by Australian driver Tom Sargent, who will debut fully in the championship this season.
The driver change comes on the back of a solid 2026 season, where Adelson and Callum Ilott achieved seventh place in the GTD standings, with Sargent participating as a third driver during the five rounds of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. The combination of Adelson and Sargent has already proven effective, with podium finishes both at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring (third) and Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen (second) last year. Additionally, Sargent has a second place at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and at Indianapolis in 2025 on his record.
With a history totaling 112 entries in the WeatherTech Championship, Wright Motorsports is one of the most established teams in IMSA, with five victories, seven poles, and one title in the GTD category of the Michelin Endurance Cup in 2021.
For 2027, Adelson aims to continue his progress, which includes a victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2024 alongside former co-driver Elliott Skeer. “The growth of Wright Motorsports in recent seasons has been immensely rewarding, and I am excited about what lies ahead in 2027,” said Adelson. “We have built a solid foundation with a group of talented people who share the same commitment to competing at the highest level. Having Tom by my side for the whole season is something we look forward to. We have developed a great relationship both on and off the track, and I have seen firsthand how he has grown as a driver. We both have high goals, and we want to fight to win and for a championship.”
After a challenging start at Daytona, Adelson highlighted the team’s effectiveness in achieving positive results. “After a tough Daytona, we were able to recover and get on the podium in Sebring. We weren’t as competitive as we wanted to be, but we overcame the obstacles. The strong performances at Watkins made us feel like we were arriving at the right moment, making the right strategic decisions and showing excellent performance on the track,” he stated.
As for Sargent, recently selected as a Porsche Motorsport North America driver and who starred in success at the Porsche Carrera Cup North America in Long Beach with the new 992.2 model, this promotion represents a significant step in his career. “I will return for my third year with Wright Motorsports, but this time as a full-time IMSA driver. I am immensely excited,” Sargent commented. “I have learned and grown a lot these two years with the team and the series, and having their trust to take this step is very special. Adam and I have both improved a lot, and I am optimistic for the coming season, but I am also excited to compete alongside my friend. There have been many efforts to reach this point, and I am looking forward to having success next year!”
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
