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Toronto, Ontario - Tower Motorsports is set to make an imposing return to the LMP2 field in the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a powerhouse driver lineup sharing the wheel of the #08 Tower Events Oreca LMP2. The team will feature Team Owner and driver John Farano, endurance racing legend Sébastien Bourdais as a full-season driver, and prototype sensation Sebastian Alvarez joining for the Endurance Cup events. Dutch talent Job van Uitert will complete the lineup at the prestigious Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

 

Canadian driver John Farano is excited about the upcoming season and confident in the team’s championship potential. “We are thrilled to be back in the LMP2 field for 2025. The driver lineup we’ve assembled combines the experience, skill, and determination needed to be competitive at every race," said Farano. "Racing alongside Sébastien, and having Sebastian and Job for the endurance events, will elevate the team’s performance to new heights. We’re aiming to fight at the front and claim the Jim Trueman Award once again.”

 

Sébastien Bourdais is a seasoned driver whose racing resume speaks for itself, with a great deal of success in both sportscar and open-wheel racing. On top of his time spent in Formula 1, the Frenchman is a four-time Champ Car World Series champion, with an additional 6 wins and 13 podiums in the IndyCar Series. Furthermore, his success in international sportscar championships is nothing short of astounding. He has reached the top step across the most prestigious endurance races in the world, with wins in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Spa, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and Petit Le Mans.  

 

“I am really happy to be joining Tower Motorsports,” stated Sébastien Bourdais. “It’s a proven team with a history of success, and I am thrilled to continue racing in America in such a high-level program. I’ve never had the pleasure of driving the LMP2 with higher downforce and Michelin tires, so it’s going to be an interesting experience. I’m really looking forward to racing this season with John, Sebastian, and Job. We’re going to have a ton of fun and achieve a great amount of success.” 

 

"I'm thrilled to be joining Tower Motorsports for the Endurance Cup races in 2025," added Alvarez. "Driving for the team at Petit Le Mans this year was an incredible experience, and I enjoyed every moment working with this group. Competing alongside John and Sébastien is a fantastic opportunity, and I’m ready to contribute to a strong lineup as we push to battle at the front." 

 

The Mexican driver comes with a plethora of LMP2 experience, having recently been a part of the team’s lineup for the 2024 edition of Motul Petit Le Mans, as well as becoming Vice-Champion of the European Le Mans Series. 

 

Job van Uitert, who will kick off the season with the team at Daytona, shared his teammates’ enthusiasm; "The Rolex 24 is one of the biggest races in the world, and to be part of the Tower Motorsports incredible lineup is an honor. The team has shown its strength in endurance racing, and I’m looking forward to returning with them and striving for a great result at Daytona.”

 

“Daytona is an amazing event, and it’s always great to be back in the IMSA paddocks,” added van Uitert. “They make every race an amazing show, and I’m sure 2025 will be no different. Joining John Farano again feels like returning to where it all started in endurance racing, winning the ELMS in LMP3 and Petit Le Mans in 2020. We have a very strong lineup, so all eyes are on the watch!”

 

Van Uitert is no stranger to the Tower Motorsports team as he has previously competed with them, namely at the Motul Petit Le Mans race in 2020, in which they claimed the coveted win. Job doesn’t lack experience in the LMP2 class, having clinched the Vice-Champion title twice in the European Le Mans Series, in 2020 and 2022, and coming in third in 2023.

 

With a lineup that blends seasoned veterans and young talent, Tower Motorsports is poised to make a significant impact on the LMP2 grid, starting at the iconic Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in January. A win at this event has eluded Tower Motorsports since 2020, but with a strong driver lineup paired with the extensive experience of the team’s crew, led by Team Manager Rick Capone, they are in a great position to achieve their goal and more. 

 

Tower Events and Seating Services USA Inc. is regarded as the premier and leading constructer of Temporary Grandstand Seating and Scaffold Structures for Special Events across North America. Its portfolio includes – Formula 1 Grand Pix du Canada (Montreal), Formula One United States Grand Prix (COTA), Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, and soon to be added, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Tower Events has been involved in high-profile events across Canada and the United States of America since 2002 and are excited to be soon crossing over to Europe to participate in some very exciting events in 2024.

 

Tower Scaffold Services Inc. Established in 1985, is a leader in its industry providing solutions to many challenging and sensitive projects. These projects range from environmental protection, bridge work enclosure systems, and building restorations for historic and sensitive government projects coast to coast. Our engineering and design teams have developed solutions that exceed customer expectations in both design and safety with the most advanced scaffolding systems available in the world.

 

Tower Motorsports, founded by Team Principal and owner John Farano in 2007, has participated as a member of the International Motor Sports Association family for more than 15 years with championship achievements in 2012 and finally, returning to championship glory in 2022. The Tower Team is excited to continue with its program as a participant competing in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship in the LMP2 class and hopes to include an LMDH program as a privateer in 2025. Tower Motorsports is excited to return to Le Mans in 2023 after being absent from the Event since 2019 with preliminary plans to reinstate its LMP2 program in the European Le Mans Series in 2024 alongside its current IMSA program.

 

Capone Motorsports offers top-level motorsport services ranging from pre-race car preparation and comprehensive track support to routine maintenance and custom fabrication. They have combined their years of professional racing experience with their passion for the sport to provide their clients with a service that is second to none.