Auto Technic Expands to GS; Signs McAleer for BMW Effort

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Longtime Pirelli GT4 America entrants Auto Technic Racing will expand efforts into a full season IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge campaign, having purchased two brand-new BMW M4 GT4 EVOs for a dual series program that will also include an entry into VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.

The Connecticut-based team will feature Stevan McAleer and Austin Krainz in its season-long Pilot Challenge entry, with Roland Krainz joining the duo for the four-hour enduros at Daytona International Speedway and Mid-Ohio.

Additionally, Roland Krainz will compete in the full season of VP Racing Challenge in a second BMW.

The upcoming season will mark a shift for the Krainz duo from the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport to BMW machinery, with the team having acquired the first EVO chassis for their campaign.

McAleer finished runner-up in the GS class standings this year in a RS1-entered Porsche, the same team that the father-and-son Krainz duo had been driving for in SRO America competition.

“Super excited to be back with BMW and really excited to be with Auto Technic Racing,” said McAleer. “I’ve been watching these guys for years. I am ecstatic to run with Austin and Roland Krainz, a father-and-son duo.

“Even though Austin is new to IMSA racing, I think the package we have is primed for a championship, so the benchmark is set high. Thanks to JAG New York for the opportunity.”

Austin Krainz added: “Stevan has been coaching me throughout the years, and we’ve become great friends on and off the track.

“I feel super privileged and honored that JAG New York and my father have given me this opportunity to compete at this level.”

“Our family lives in Brookfield, Conn., right next to the Auto Technic Racing team; this pairing seemed destined,” said Roland Krainz.

“After getting my first class win in GT4 America with my son, my eyes are set on sharing the podium with my best friends Stevan and Austin. Words can’t explain how much this season means to me. I am looking forward to the challenge.”

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