Bell, McDonald Confirmed in DXDT Corvette

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Matt Bell and Blake McDonald have been confirmed at DXDT Racing for the upcoming GT World Challenge America powered by AWS season, with the duo set to share the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.

McDonald, who made his debut with the David Askew-owned team at last year’s Indianapolis 8 Hour presented by AWS, is set for a full-time effort in the Pro-Am class entry.

He brings with him his longtime driver coach Bell, who coincidently also drives AWA’s Corvette in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The former Bentley factory driver will be making his SRO America debut with a team that earned ten class wins across both the Pro and Pro-Am ranks last year.

“I’m really excited to be joining DXDT for the GTWC America season with Blake,” said Bell. “The team had an incredible run in the championship last year so the expectations will be high, but I’m confident we can make 2025 just as successful with the program we have built.

“Blake sampled the team and car at the Indy 8 Hour last year which went really well, and I’m excited to be pairing up with him!

“I’ve loved driving the new Corvette Z06 GT3.R in 2024, so I’m glad to be on double-duty in such an awesome car in 2025.”

McDonald added: “I grew up loving Corvettes, so to get the chance to race one for the season alongside a friend in Matt Bell is very exciting.

“I knew we could win some championships together after running with the team for the 2024 Indy 8 Hour, and that’s exactly what we plan on doing.”

DXDT is expected to field two Corvettes next year in the SRO America-run series, despite its recent expansion to IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition.

“As our team expands into IMSA this year, I’m really happy that we’ll continue racing in GT World Challenge America,” said Askew.

“We had tremendous success in the series last year, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve with Blake and Matt this year.

“Blake impressed us at Indy last season, and Matt has a proven track record, not only around the world, but in the Corvette. It’s a great first piece of the puzzle for us as we continue to put together our 2025 SRO program.”

John Dagys

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