Brabham, Quinn Round Out AO Racing’s LMP2 Squad

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Matthew Brabham and Alex Quinn have been confirmed as additional drivers for AO Racing’s LMP2 effort, with Brabham set for the Michelin Endurance Cup season and Quinn completing the lineup at next month’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona.

The pairing join full season drivers PJ Hyett and Paul-Loup Chatin in the team’s Oreca 07 Gibson.

“I’ve actually had the pleasure of driving Rexy and also nearly drove Roxy once,” said Brabham. “So to be joining AO on the LMP2 program is an absolute honor and I can’t wait to see what they come up with in terms of the name and livery.

“I really want to thank PJ and Gunnar so much for having me onboard, I’ve worked with most of the team members before and feel welcomed and at home already.

“I’ve always wanted to race in IMSA and follow in the footsteps of my Dad Geoff and Uncle David. To finally be given the opportunity to do so is something really special to me and I will be giving everything I have to try and add some history of my own.

“It’s going to be a challenge so I’m glad to be joining such a great group of people and some great teammates I can really lean on and learn from.”

Quinn was originally announced as Ben Keating’s Endurance Cup co-driver prior to the Englishman’s elevation from Silver to Gold FIA rating.

It will mark Quinn’s reunion with Chatin, whom he drove in the four long-distance races this year with PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports.

“I’m incredibly happy to be joining AO Racing at Daytona,” said Quinn. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of this team, the beginning of their LMP2 journey and that is special for me.

“I had a great season last year racing with Paul-Loup so it’s great to be back with him and then of course excited to get to work with PJ and Matt for the first time.

“Daytona is a special place and an incredible event, so I’m focused on doing a good job for the team.”

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