Bartone Bros With GetSpeed Confirmed for Rolex 24 Debut

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Bartone Bros. Racign with GetSpeed will make its Rolex 24 at Daytona debut, having been confirmed an entry in the GTD Pro class with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.

The German squad, which has been racing in Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup, highlighted by class victory in this year’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, has nominated Anthony Bartone as its first driver, with more announcements to follow.

Sportscar365 understands that the team will likely utilize a number of Mercedes-AMG factory pilots to fill out the lineup.

Bartone’s family has a long history in drag racing, where his father and uncle competed and formed Bartone Bros. Racing. The team was just crowned the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car champion this year.

Bartone, a veteran of Fanatec GT America and GT America powered by AWS in 2023, will be making his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut in the Florida endurance classic.

“I’ve dreamed of racing at Daytona since I was young,” he said. “It is something me and my father (Tony) did every year is watch the Rolex 24.

“It is a full-circle moment for me and my father. It is a huge privilege to be able to drive with GetSpeed in their first Rolex 24.”

GetSpeed team principal Adam Osieka added: “After becoming the best Mercedes-AMG customer racing team in 2024, this the next highlight for our team.

“The Rolex 24 is a legendary race and another huge step for Getspeed. Together with Bartone Bros. Racing, Anthony Bartone and Mercedes-AMG factory drivers, we will give our best to showcase our capabilities.”

John Dagys

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