AO Racing
Team Information
AO Racing, established in 2022 and based in St. Charles, Illinois, is an American motorsports team competing in IMSA SportsCar Championship and European Le Mans Series primarily in LMP2 and GTD Pro classes. Founded by GitHub co-founder P. J. Hyett and driver Gunnar Jeannette, AO Racing is known for its playful brand identity featuring mascots 'Rexy', 'Roxy', and 'Spike'. The team achieved significant success by winning the 2024 championships in both IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class and European Le Mans Series LMP2 class. AO Racing fields Porsche and Oreca cars with notable drivers such as Laurin Heinrich and Dane Cameron, fostering strong fan engagement with unique liveries and mascots.
Location:
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Mascot:
'Rexy', 'Roxy', 'Spike'
Founded:
2022
Ownership:
P. J. Hyett (owner) Gunnar Jeannette
General Manager:
Gunnar Jeannette
Cup Titles:
IMSA SportsCar Championship: 1 (2024, GTD Pro class) European Le Mans Series: 1 (2024, LMP2 class)
Championships Won:
2 (2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class, 2024 European Le Mans Series LMP2 class)
Main Sponsor:
Orlen
Team Colors:
Green, pink, purple, orange (mascots colors)
Manufacturer:
Porsche, Oreca
Car Numbers:
77, 99, 177