Conquest, Inception, Era Latest Confirmed Entries for 2026

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Conquest Racing, Inception Racing and Era Motorsport are the latest IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams to have received confirmed entries by the sanctioning body for the 2026 season.

Announced on Tuesday, the Eric Bachelart-led Conquest operation will continue for a third season in the GTD ranks with its Ferrari 296 GT3, which will be upgraded to EVO spec.

Manny Franco is the first confirmed driver for the program, with additional drivers to be announced at a later date.

“Our team has taken important steps forward in 2025, both in performance and consistency,” said Bachelart. “We have learned a lot, and we are ready to apply those lessons to our 2026 season.

“With Manny continuing to lead our efforts, and the strength of the Ferrari 296 GT3, we’re confident that next season will be another step toward establishing Conquest Racing as a regular podium contender in IMSA.”

Recent Battle on the Bricks GTD class-winning squad Inception, will also be back for more next year, having been regulars in WeatherTech Championship competition since 2021.

The trio of Brendan Iribe Frederik Schandorff and Michelin Endurance Cup driver Ollie Millroy are confirmed for a return, with its fourth pilot for the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona to be announced at a later date.

Two-time Rolex 24 LMP2 winners Era Motorsport will also remain on the grid next year, IMSA confirmed on Monday, with drivers for its No. 18 Oreca 07 Gibson still to be confirmed.

The three latest confirmed entries are believed to be the final ones announced by IMSA prior to its full 2026 entry list reveal that’s slated for Thursday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, site of this weekend’s season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans.

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