ATLANTA, GA (OCTOBER 20, 2023) –
Korthoff Preston Motorsports (KPM) Emerged Triumphant At The 2023 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) For The GTD Class After A Heart-Pounding Showdown At The 10 Hours Of Petit Le Mans On October 14th, 2023. This Thrilling Race Took Place At The Renowned Road Atlanta Track, Where KPM Secured The Championship, Marking Their Remarkable Journey Through The Four-Race, 52-Hour Endurance Series.
Heading Into The Intense Petit Le Mans, KPM, Piloting The No. 32 Mercedes, Was Just One Point Shy Of The Lead. The Competition Was Fierce And The Stakes Were High, But It Was The Team’s Flawless Execution Of Strategy And The Extraordinary Driving Skills Of Their Drivers That Propelled Them To Victory In The GTD Class.
The IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup, Featuring Four Grueling Races, Is One Of The Most Challenging Competitions In The World Of Motorsports. It Tests The Limits Of Both Machines And Drivers, Pushing Them To Perform At The Highest Level For Extended Periods Of Time. Korthoff Preston Motorsports, Which Is The Youngest Privately Owned GTD Team, Led 422 Of 1,523 Laps Of The Endurance Cup, And 486 Of 2,289 Laps Throughout The Season. The Championship Victory Is A Testament To The Dedication And Skill Of The Entire KPM Team And Their Drivers.
“THIS CHAMPIONSHIP JUST SHOWS HOW WELL THIS TEAM HAS PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON DESPITE SOME HARDSHIPS THAT HAVE TAKEN AWAY THE FINAL RACE RESULTS IN MANY CASES. I REALLY APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RACE WITH THIS TEAM AND WANT TO THANK THEM FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION TO PUT US IN THIS POSITION.”
Mike Skeen, Driver No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports
“HAPPY FOR THE TEAM TO WIN THE ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER FINISHING 2ND LAST YEAR. EVERYONE DID A REALLY GREAT JOB. NEXT YEAR WE KNOW WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO WIN RACES.”
Mik Grenier, Driver No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports
“HAD A LOT OF FUN THIS YEAR AS ONE OF THE ENDURANCE DRIVERS! THOSE ROUNDS ARE GRUELING FOR THE TEAM AND TO HAVE GOTTEN THE CHAMPIONSHIP SAYS A LOT ABOUT KPM.”
Kenton Koch, Driver No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports
Looking Ahead To The 2024 Season, Korthoff Preston Motorsports Is Brimming With Enthusiasm. The Championship Victory In The 2023 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Has Set The Stage For An Even More Exciting And Challenging Season Ahead. With Their Experienced And Talented Team, They Are Eager To Defend Their Title And Continue Making Their Mark In The World Of Motorsports.
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ABOUT KORTHOFF PRESTON MOTORSPORTS
Korthoff Preston Motorsports (KPM) Is A Performance-Driven Racing Organization, Fielding The No. 32 Customer Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 In The IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Incorporated In 2022, KPM Has Earned 2 Podium Finishes In Its Inaugural Season, Including A 3rd Place Finish In The Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona And 2nd Place Finish In The 12 Hours Of Sebring; Finishing The 2022 Season 3rd In The GTD Championship. Its 2023 Lineup Includes Seasoned Drivers Mike Skeen And Mikael Grenier.
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