Era Motorsport has revealed Paul-Loup Chatin, Ryan Dalziel, Tobias Lutke, and David Heinemeier Hansson will co-pilot the #18 Oreca 07 at Daytona.
The reigning LMP2 class winners have brought on Lutke who is the CEO and co-founder of the Shopify e-commerce platform.
Era’s defence will commence at the 24 Hours of Daytona next January as part of the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship.
At least 12 cars will compete for LMP2 class victory with just two sprint races in their 2025 IMSA schedule.
Chatin, an Alpine Hypercar driver, won the IMSA LMP2 title in 2023. He will therefore re-join Ryan Dalziel as they both earned Era’s first Daytona win in 2021.
Lutke will step up from LMP3 machinery, in the HSR Prototype Challenge, and up to LMP2 racing with previous experience in Radicals and TCRs as well.
“I am super happy to join back Era Motorsport for my 4th Rolex 24 at Daytona,” said Chatin.
“Era achieved some amazing success in the past few years and with my teammates, we will give everything to fight for the top.”
“Thanks to Kyle and all the Era Motorsport team for your trust.”
“I’m going to be honest – throwing prototypes around storied tracks with David, Era, and team was not on my 2025 bingo card,” added Lutke.
“But… that’s exactly what we are doing.
“So holy s*** let’s go, can’t wait!”
Hansson reunited with Dalziel for Daytona
“Two worlds are merging for me in 2025,” Hansson added.
“Driving together with Tobi, whom I’ve known and worked with for 20 years through Ruby on Rails, is going to be a delight.”
“Two programmers, one car. This is going to be great.
“Especially with Era running the show and us teaming up with my old teammate Ryan Dalziel for the Rolex 24. Can’t wait to roll out.”
Era Motorsport team owner Kyle Tilley shared his anticipation for the team’s chance at a third Daytona win, second consecutively.
“Next year is shaping up to be a big year for us.
“I’m very excited to see what Tobi can do, we were all blown away by his speed at the test a few weeks ago.
“Considering it was his first time in an LMP2 it certainly bodes well for the season.
“We have done a fair bit of restructuring over the winter to manage our multiple programmes, and I can’t wait to see it all come to fruition.”
The Roar Before the 24 testing will precede the main event with the IMSA opener commencing on 25-26 January 2025.
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