Liddy to Make GT3 Debut With Forte by USRT at Watkins Glen

Photo: Jamey Price

Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America race-winner Patrick Liddy will make his GT3 debut in next weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen with Forte Racing by USRT.

The 25-year-old Californian, who has been confirmed for the remainder of the Michelin Endurance Cup races, will team up with full season drivers Loris Spinelli and Misha Goikhberg in the team’s GTD class No. 78 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2.

Liddy replaces Benjamin Hites, who contested the Rolex 24 at Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring with the team.

“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to step up to the big leagues with Forte racing for the rest of the endurance season,” he said.

“I have enjoyed working with this crew in Super Trofeo for years, so it has been great to jump into the GT3 car and immediately mesh with the whole team.

‘This opportunity would not have happened without the support of Lamborghini and all of our partners — a Special thanks is also due to Edoardo and Shane. Feelings are very good after our test at Watkins Glen. Let’s go get some podiums.”

Team manager Shane Seneviratne added: “I think that moving up within the same organization is an important added value in terms of continuity.

“He knows the team very well, and we will be able to support him in the best possible way.

“Patrick had some remarkable seasons with us in Super Trofeo, and I think there are all the components that are needed to perform at a high level this year as well.”

John Dagys

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