The DragonSpeed team’s package for the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona is nearing completion with the announcement of Britain’s Harrison Newey as the fourth driver of the 10Star LMP2 ORECA O7-Gibson entry and Hong Kong-based Flex-Box as a major season partner.
DragonSpeed becomes the latest in a distinguished line of racing teams supported by Flex-Box. The global shipping container specialists’ blue and orange colors have adorned Formula 1, prototype, GT, and Moto GP machinery over the years.
The 21-year-old Newey has been making a name for himself in endurance sportscar competition over the last two seasons. The 2018 Asian Le Mans Series champion is fresh off a strong showing at last week’s FIA World Endurance Championship Rookie Test, where he finished fourth fastest of 14 LMP2 runners.
Newey said, “It’s a great surprise to have this opportunity. I’m delighted to be joining last year’s Rolex 24 class winners, with such strong drivers and one of the best crews in sportscar racing. I know we can fight to repeat at Daytona, and have fun doing it as well. I can’t wait to get started at the Roar test in January!”
DragonSpeed team principal Elton Julian said, “In Harry we have a highly impressive youngster who has already established his sportscar credentials in Europe, including at Le Mans. He’s the ideal silver-ranked driver to slot into our driving lineup of Henrik Hedman, Ben Hanley, and Colin Braun at Daytona and we’re really looking forward to working with him.”
“We’re proud to represent Flex-Box as their new partner in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar championship,” Julian continued. “It’s not just an endorsement of the team, but also of the series’ racing philosophy and strengthened commitment to the LMP2 class.”
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