Goodman, Veach Switch to CSM for Balance of Season

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Australian Harrison Goodman and former open-wheel star Zach Veach will join Czabok-Simpson Motorsport’s IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge program beginning with next weekend’s round at Mid-Ohio.

The pairing, who started the season in Hattori Motorsports’ Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2, will shift over to CSM’s third Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport following the sudden death of team owner Shigeaki Hattori.

The car will run the No. 16, in honor of Hattori, who died in a road car accident in April.

“The past couple of months have been incredibly difficult for Harrison after the loss of our former team owner, Mr. Hattori,” said Veach.

“Driving the No. 16 car again means a lot to both of us, and we’re more motivated than ever to carry forward with what we started, this time, in his honor.”

Goodman will be returning to the wheel of a Porsche, having previously taken part in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia competition.

“I want to thank Stephen [Simpson] and Matthias [Czabok] for giving us this opportunity, especially mid-season; without them, we would have been sitting on the sidelines watching it all happen,” said Goodman.

“CSM has shown plenty of pace this year, and the cars look fast. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do at Mid-Ohio and challenging for a decent position.

“We are continuing to run the No.16 on the car, which we are carrying over from the Supra we raced with Hattori Motorsport for the first two rounds of the year.

“It is a way of thanking Shige for the opportunity and to keep his legacy going in sports car racing.”

Co-owner Stephen Simpson added: “Our relationship with Zach goes back to his open-wheel days, and with Harrison’s Porsche Carrera Cup background, we are sure he will adjust to the Porsche GT4 quickly.

“They will both test the car ahead of the Mid-Ohio race, which, for sure, will help them familiarize with the Porsche.”

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