Derani Completes DXDT Lineup for Daytona

Photo: Brandon Badraoui/IMSA

Two-time IMSA champion Pipo Derani will join DXDT Racing for next month’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, completing the team’s lineup in the No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.

The Brazilian, who was recently named to the new Gensis Magma Racing LMDh effort, joins the previously announced Salih Yoluc, Charlie Eastwood, and Alec Udell in the GTD class entry.

Derani gained his first laps of the Corvette during last month’s IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona International Speedway.

“I am excited to join DXDT for the 24 Hours of Daytona,” Derani said. “[Team manager] Erin Gahagan and I worked together many years ago at Patron ESM and I have a huge respect for the work she does.

“DXDT had so much success last year and has a very promising and exciting new chapter in IMSA starting in 2025.

“I hope that by joining them for Daytona I can contribute to their IMSA success. I would also like to thank the fact that Genesis Magma Racing allowed me to join DXDT for this race as it’s a great way to kick off the year and stay sharp and race ready.”

Team owner David Askew added: “Pipo is a great addition to our team for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. He’s a proven winner at this race and in this series, so he knows how to get the job done.

“He was a great help to us at the test back in November, and after watching him race and win in endurance races for the last decade, I know he has that special something to help us win this race. I can’t wait to see him in the car in January.”

It was previously confirmed that Robert Wickens will drive the DXDT Corvette for the five sprint rounds next year, with his co-driver yet to be announced.

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