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Jack Aitken
Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born in London on September 23, 1995, Jack Aitken is a versatile and accomplished racing driver currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Action Express Racing. Residing in Long Hanborough, England, Jack has built an impressive career across multiple racing disciplines, showcasing his skill and adaptability on both endurance and sprint racing circuits.
Jack completed his second IMSA season and his first as a full-season driver in the Whelen #31 Cadillac, earning podium finishes at Laguna Seca, Long Beach, and the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2024. He secured his first IMSA GTP pole at the season-concluding Petit Le Mans, setting a new track record. In 2023, he was the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup champion, claiming victory at Sebring and a runner-up finish at Watkins Glen.
Expanding his global endurance racing credentials, Jack competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 2023 and 2024, co-driving the No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R. His career also includes success in the DTM, where he secured two victories in 2024, as well as previous experience in the European Le Mans Series (LMP2), GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, and ADAC GT Masters.
Before transitioning to endurance racing, Jack was a standout in single-seaters, winning the 2015 Formula Renault Eurocup championship. He later competed in GP3 and FIA Formula 2 and served as a reserve driver for Williams F1 from 2020 to 2022.
Of Scottish and South Korean heritage, Jack continues to make his mark in global motorsports, demonstrating his speed, precision, and versatility across multiple racing platforms.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born in London on September 23, 1995, Jack Aitken is a versatile and accomplished racing driver currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Action Express Racing. Residing in Long Hanborough, England, Jack has built an impressive career across multiple racing disciplines, showcasing his skill and adaptability on both endurance and sprint racing circuits.
Jack completed his second IMSA season and his first as a full-season driver in the Whelen #31 Cadillac, earning podium finishes at Laguna Seca, Long Beach, and the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2024. He secured his first IMSA GTP pole at the season-concluding Petit Le Mans, setting a new track record. In 2023, he was the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup champion, claiming victory at Sebring and a runner-up finish at Watkins Glen.
Expanding his global endurance racing credentials, Jack competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 2023 and 2024, co-driving the No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R. His career also includes success in the DTM, where he secured two victories in 2024, as well as previous experience in the European Le Mans Series (LMP2), GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, and ADAC GT Masters.
Before transitioning to endurance racing, Jack was a standout in single-seaters, winning the 2015 Formula Renault Eurocup championship. He later competed in GP3 and FIA Formula 2 and served as a reserve driver for Williams F1 from 2020 to 2022.
Of Scottish and South Korean heritage, Jack continues to make his mark in global motorsports, demonstrating his speed, precision, and versatility across multiple racing platforms.
Earl Bamber
Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on July 9, 1990, in Whanganui, New Zealand, Earl Bamber is a world-class endurance racing driver with a decorated career spanning multiple championships and marquee events. Currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Whelen Engineering, Earl has built a reputation for excellence in sports car racing, earning victories in some of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
He has achieved multiple top-five finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including a third-place finish in the 2023 centenary edition and seventh place overall in 2024. Earl is a two-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015 and 2017) with the Porsche LMP1 program and was crowned FIA WEC Driver Champion in 2017.
A versatile competitor, Earl has also secured titles in IMSA and various GT categories, including the 2019 IMSA GTLM championship, the 2023 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and class victories at the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2014 and 2016. In IMSA competition, he co-drove to victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in 2022 and made his DPi debut in the 2021 season finale. In 2024, he also competed in the IMSA GTD Pro class endurance races with Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports.
Beyond his driving career, Earl is the owner of Earl Bamber Motorsports, further contributing to the sport through team management and driver development. Now based in Atlanta, he continues to demonstrate his skill, leadership, and winning mentality across the global motorsports stage.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on July 9, 1990, in Whanganui, New Zealand, Earl Bamber is a world-class endurance racing driver with a decorated career spanning multiple championships and marquee events. Currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Whelen Engineering, Earl has built a reputation for excellence in sports car racing, earning victories in some of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
He has achieved multiple top-five finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including a third-place finish in the 2023 centenary edition and seventh place overall in 2024. Earl is a two-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015 and 2017) with the Porsche LMP1 program and was crowned FIA WEC Driver Champion in 2017.
A versatile competitor, Earl has also secured titles in IMSA and various GT categories, including the 2019 IMSA GTLM championship, the 2023 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and class victories at the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2014 and 2016. In IMSA competition, he co-drove to victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in 2022 and made his DPi debut in the 2021 season finale. In 2024, he also competed in the IMSA GTD Pro class endurance races with Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports.
Beyond his driving career, Earl is the owner of Earl Bamber Motorsports, further contributing to the sport through team management and driver development. Now based in Atlanta, he continues to demonstrate his skill, leadership, and winning mentality across the global motorsports stage.
Frederik Vesti
Endurance Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on January 13, 2002, in Vejle, Denmark, Frederik Vesti is a rising star in international motorsports, transitioning from single-seaters to endurance racing. Currently residing in Oxford, England, Vesti made his IMSA GTP debut in the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona with Whelen Engineering.
Frederik completed a season in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class and made his IMSA debut at Petit Le Mans in October 2024. In June 2024, he competed in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 10th in class. Before shifting to endurance racing, Frederik was the vice-champion in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship, demonstrating his speed and consistency at the highest levels of junior single-seater competition.
A highly accomplished open-wheel racer, Frederik won the 2019 Formula Regional European Championship with 20 podiums, including 13 victories. He has also claimed wins in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and competed in the Italian F4 Championship, F4 Danish Championship, and Formula 4 United States Championship.
In addition to his endurance racing commitments, Frederik serves as a reserve driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile competitor. As he embarks on his IMSA career, Frederik continues to showcase his adaptability and skill across multiple racing disciplines.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on January 13, 2002, in Vejle, Denmark, Frederik Vesti is a rising star in international motorsports, transitioning from single-seaters to endurance racing. Currently residing in Oxford, England, Vesti made his IMSA GTP debut in the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona with Whelen Engineering.
Frederik completed a season in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class and made his IMSA debut at Petit Le Mans in October 2024. In June 2024, he competed in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 10th in class. Before shifting to endurance racing, Frederik was the vice-champion in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship, demonstrating his speed and consistency at the highest levels of junior single-seater competition.
A highly accomplished open-wheel racer, Frederik won the 2019 Formula Regional European Championship with 20 podiums, including 13 victories. He has also claimed wins in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and competed in the Italian F4 Championship, F4 Danish Championship, and Formula 4 United States Championship.
In addition to his endurance racing commitments, Frederik serves as a reserve driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile competitor. As he embarks on his IMSA career, Frederik continues to showcase his adaptability and skill across multiple racing disciplines.
Connor Zilisch
Driver – Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 22, 2006, Connor Zilisch is one of the fastest-rising young talents in motorsports. Competing at the highest levels of both NASCAR and endurance racing, Zilisch has quickly built a reputation for his versatility and race-winning ability across multiple disciplines, from stock cars to prototype sports cars.
Zilisch entered the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2026, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing, while also competing part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports. Following a breakout 2025 season, he earned NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year honors, capturing 10 victories and setting a record with 18 consecutive top-five finishes. Notably, he won in his first Xfinity Series start shortly after turning 18—an uncommon and defining achievement.
In endurance racing, Zilisch has already demonstrated elite capability on the global stage. He claimed class victories in both the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring (LMP2), competing as part of the Whelen Cadillac program in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. His ability to seamlessly transition between sprint and endurance formats highlights his adaptability and racecraft.
Zilisch’s career began in karting, where he quickly rose through the ranks, winning the 2020 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy. His rapid progression through development series and into top-tier competition has positioned him as one of the youngest drivers to reach the NASCAR Cup level in the modern era.
Widely regarded as a generational prospect, Zilisch continues to make his mark across motorsports with a rare combination of speed, consistency, and versatility on road courses, ovals, and endurance circuits.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 22, 2006, Connor Zilisch is one of the fastest-rising young talents in motorsports. Competing at the highest levels of both NASCAR and endurance racing, Zilisch has quickly built a reputation for his versatility and race-winning ability across multiple disciplines, from stock cars to prototype sports cars.
Zilisch entered the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2026, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing, while also competing part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports. Following a breakout 2025 season, he earned NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year honors, capturing 10 victories and setting a record with 18 consecutive top-five finishes. Notably, he won in his first Xfinity Series start shortly after turning 18—an uncommon and defining achievement.
In endurance racing, Zilisch has already demonstrated elite capability on the global stage. He claimed class victories in both the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring (LMP2), competing as part of the Whelen Cadillac program in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. His ability to seamlessly transition between sprint and endurance formats highlights his adaptability and racecraft.
Zilisch’s career began in karting, where he quickly rose through the ranks, winning the 2020 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy. His rapid progression through development series and into top-tier competition has positioned him as one of the youngest drivers to reach the NASCAR Cup level in the modern era.
Widely regarded as a generational prospect, Zilisch continues to make his mark across motorsports with a rare combination of speed, consistency, and versatility on road courses, ovals, and endurance circuits.
Jesse Love
Driver - Whelen #2 RCR Chevy
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Jesse Love is the driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Camaro SS for Richard Childress Racing. Although he’s just 18 years old, 2024 marks Love’s 13th year in racing, and first year competing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Danny Stockman serves as crew chief.
In 2023, Love posted one of the most dominating performances in recent ARCA Menards Series history, winning half of the races on the series schedule enroute to the 2023 ARCA Menards Series Championship.
Love made his NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2023, competing in three races and earning a career-best finish of fourth at Phoenix Raceway in November.
Love became the youngest champion in NASCAR history by clinching his first ARCA Menards Series West title at the age of 16 in 2020. He also clinched the title in 2021. In total, Love owns 12 victories in ARCA Menards Series West competition and one victory in ARCA Menards Series East Competition.
At just 10 years old, Love made his stock car racing debut in the MavTV Jr. Late Model Series and won in his first-career start. He became a two-time champion and the winningest driver in the history of the series.
Love’s passion for racing started at a young age. At the age of five, he began driving quarter-midgets throughout the San Francisco Bay area before advancing to full midgets and sprint cars, accumulating six United States Automobile Club (USAC) Championships in the USAC Speed 2 Ford Focus division.
Outside of racing, Love enjoys spending time with friends, wake surfing, cooking, fishing, playing golf and video games.
Love is a native of Menlo Park, California. He currently resides in Huntersville, North Carolina.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Jesse Love is the driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Camaro SS for Richard Childress Racing. Although he’s just 18 years old, 2024 marks Love’s 13th year in racing, and first year competing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Danny Stockman serves as crew chief.
In 2023, Love posted one of the most dominating performances in recent ARCA Menards Series history, winning half of the races on the series schedule enroute to the 2023 ARCA Menards Series Championship.
Love made his NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2023, competing in three races and earning a career-best finish of fourth at Phoenix Raceway in November.
Love became the youngest champion in NASCAR history by clinching his first ARCA Menards Series West title at the age of 16 in 2020. He also clinched the title in 2021. In total, Love owns 12 victories in ARCA Menards Series West competition and one victory in ARCA Menards Series East Competition.
At just 10 years old, Love made his stock car racing debut in the MavTV Jr. Late Model Series and won in his first-career start. He became a two-time champion and the winningest driver in the history of the series.
Love’s passion for racing started at a young age. At the age of five, he began driving quarter-midgets throughout the San Francisco Bay area before advancing to full midgets and sprint cars, accumulating six United States Automobile Club (USAC) Championships in the USAC Speed 2 Ford Focus division.
Outside of racing, Love enjoys spending time with friends, wake surfing, cooking, fishing, playing golf and video games.
Love is a native of Menlo Park, California. He currently resides in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Nathan Nicholson
Ethan Lampe
Driver: #31
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
Ethan Lampe is a professional Mazda MX-5 Cup driver from Hollister, California, competing full-time in the IMSA Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. A dedicated and results-driven racer, he has turned a lifelong dream into reality and established himself as a promising young talent in sports car racing.
Lampe built his foundation in karting, earning multiple championships including two SKUSA titles, where he developed the racecraft and discipline that define his driving today. He transitioned to cars with immediate success, winning the NASA NorCal Spec Miata Championship in his rookie season, followed by back-to-back Spec MX-5 National Championships in 2024 and 2025, and 2024 SCCA National Rookie of the Year. His momentum led him to winning the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout, launching his professional career.
Now competing in one of North America’s most competitive series, Lampe has already led laps and stood on the podium in IMSA MX-5 Cup competition, showcasing his ability at the professional level.
In addition to racing, Lampe works as a driver coach in both karting and cars, reinforcing his own development while mentoring the next generation. Off the track, he serves as a professional driver, public speaker, and brand ambassador, focused on delivering value through performance and partnership.
With a strong track record and clear vision, Ethan Lampe is committed to building a long-term career in professional sports car racing.
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
Ethan Lampe is a professional Mazda MX-5 Cup driver from Hollister, California, competing full-time in the IMSA Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. A dedicated and results-driven racer, he has turned a lifelong dream into reality and established himself as a promising young talent in sports car racing.
Lampe built his foundation in karting, earning multiple championships including two SKUSA titles, where he developed the racecraft and discipline that define his driving today. He transitioned to cars with immediate success, winning the NASA NorCal Spec Miata Championship in his rookie season, followed by back-to-back Spec MX-5 National Championships in 2024 and 2025, and 2024 SCCA National Rookie of the Year. His momentum led him to winning the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout, launching his professional career.
Now competing in one of North America’s most competitive series, Lampe has already led laps and stood on the podium in IMSA MX-5 Cup competition, showcasing his ability at the professional level.
In addition to racing, Lampe works as a driver coach in both karting and cars, reinforcing his own development while mentoring the next generation. Off the track, he serves as a professional driver, public speaker, and brand ambassador, focused on delivering value through performance and partnership.
With a strong track record and clear vision, Ethan Lampe is committed to building a long-term career in professional sports car racing.
Nathan Nicholson
Driver: #95
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
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