Paley to Make Mustang GT4 Debut With MMR at Road Atlanta

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Sam Paley will join Jenson Altzman in McCumbee McAleer Racing’s Ford Mustang GT4 for next month’s IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season-ending Fox Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Paley, who has driven for the team in Mazda MX-5 Cup and more recently through an alliance in the new-for-2024 Mustang Challenge series, will make his Pilot Challenge debut, taking the seat of co-owner Chad McCumbee.

“Racing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge has been a goal of mine since I transitioned to sports cars in 2020,” said Paley.

“Jenson and I have talked about teaming up in GT4 since we became teammates in 2021, and I couldn’t be more excited that it’s finally happening.

“I’m grateful to Stevan, Chad, Stu, and everyone at McCumbee McAleer Racing for helping me prepare for this opportunity over the past four years.

“With the foundation I’ve built competing in the Mustang Challenge, I’m confident we have a competitive package heading into Road Atlanta.”

McCumbee added: “Sam joining our GT4 team has been a discussion since the program’s inception. Over the past few seasons, he’s consistently proven himself in IMSA, and it’s a great moment to see another MMR ladder driver rise to the higher levels of the sport.”

“We’re super excited to have Sam in the GT4 at Road Atlanta,” said co-owner Stevan McAleer. “The Mustang has performed well there in the past, and with Sam’s speed and experience, I’m confident we’ll be competitive. It’s always great to see MX-5 Cup graduates succeed in our program.”

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