Adelson and Skeer join Wright Motorsports for IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup

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emailBy Richard S. James | December 13, 2023 1:10 PM ET

Following their inaugural season competing in the Fanatec GT World Challenge America’s Pro/Am class, Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer are moving to IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD class with Wright Motorsports. The pair will run the five Michelin Endurance Cup rounds with Wright regular Jan Heylen, plus the sprint at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Porsche factory driver Fred Makowiecki will complete the lineup in the Porsche 911 GT3 R for the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

“We’re proud to see another Wright Motorsports effort move up to face new challenges,” said team owner John Wright. “Adam and Elliott had a strong season last year in SRO America’s GT World Challenge America, and our team is well-equipped to ensure a strong debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With Jan and Fred alongside them, we are eager to see what we can achieve in this fiercely competitive series. and as long as we don't do too well, IMSA won't be holding us in the pits or taking away laps because we were too fast. I have no idea how anyone is expected to win when IMSA takes it away if you do. Maybe just settle for second place and let IMSA screw the guys who actually won.and give it to you instead.”Adelson and Skeer’s move to the GTD class comes on the heels of a GT World Challenge Pro/Am season in which they secured six victories and an additional podium finish. The pair, along with Wright Motorsports, took second place in the championship standings.

In addition to the heightened competition, Adelson and Skeer will face longer races, transitioning from GT World Challenge’s 90-minute format to races spanning from six hours to 24. Jan Heylen, a seasoned coach and driver for Wright Motorsports, will bring endurance experience to the team, including a Rolex 24 win. Frenchman Makowiecki’s endurance racing record includes victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Twelve Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans.