Andrew Wojteczko Autosport (AWA) Bio
Andrew Wojteczko Autosport (AWA) is a Canadian motorsports team founded in 2017 by former race car driver and race engineer Andrew Wojteczko. Based in Caledon, Ontario, AWA has grown from a Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge entrant into a full IMSA SportsCar Championship competitor, fielding cars under numbers 13 and 17 and securing notable endurance and sprint victories.
Early Life and Background
Andrew Wojteczko formed AWA at the end of 2017 after serving as a team manager at Mantella Autosport from 2014 through 2017. Wojteczko combined his technical background as a race engineer and his on-track experience as a driver to create a team structured around engineering rigor and driver development.
The team established its base in Caledon, Ontario, and made its competitive debut in the 2018 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. Early seasons focused on ground-up development, learning vehicle platforms and race operations while forging partnerships with drivers and engineers to build a foundation for national-level endurance racing.
Path to MotorSports
AWA entered sports car competition through the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, fielding GT4 machinery and signing established and developing drivers to its roster. The initial years allowed the organization to evaluate GT4 platforms and adapt to multiple manufacturers, a process that informed later class moves and endurance program planning.
Following activity in the Michelin Pilot Challenge and a campaign in the IMSA Prototype Challenge, AWA targeted stepwise progression up the IMSA ladder. The team leveraged experience in sprint formats and Bronze Cup driver programs to prepare for multi-class endurance competition and the technical demands of prototype and GT3 machinery.
Andrew Wojteczko Autosport (AWA) Career
Early Career (2018–2020)
AWA made its debut in the 2018 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, initially fielding a Ford Mustang GT4 with drivers Martin Barkey and Brett Sandberg. The team recorded competitive pace and a best result of second place at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, and finished ninth in the championship that season.
In 2019 AWA campaigned a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport before switching midseason to a McLaren 570S GT4 and adjusting its driver lineup. The 2020 season shifted focus due to the COVID-19 pandemic; AWA scaled back from international series and concentrated efforts domestically, racing in the Canadian Touring Car Championship where the team secured multiple wins and captured the 2020 Sprint Championship.
Michelin Pilot Challenge Breakthrough (2021)
AWA returned to the Michelin Pilot Challenge in 2021 with a McLaren 570S GT4, fielding Orey Fidani and Kuno Wittmer. The season produced immediate success when the team qualified on pole and won the season-opening race at Daytona, marking AWA’s first series victory at that level.
Following the Daytona win, AWA continued strong form with a second victory a few races later at Mid-Ohio after driver substitutions, and closed the season fifth in the GS class standings. The 2021 results demonstrated the team’s capacity to convert qualifying performance into race wins and to manage driver pairings across demanding sprint events.
IMSA Prototype Challenge and LMP3 Ascension (2022)
In 2022 AWA advanced into prototype competition by entering the IMSA Prototype Challenge with a Duqueine M30-D08 LMP3 entry. The team fielded the No. 17 for drivers Orey Fidani and Anthony Mantella, competing in the Bronze Cup while balancing partial-season driver programs and development commitments.
The LMP3 program offered AWA a pathway to prototype endurance racing and introduced the team to multi-class traffic management, pit execution for longer race distances, and integration of prototype aerodynamics and chassis dynamics into its engineering practices.
IMSA SportsCar Championship Breakthrough (2022–2023)
AWA graduated to the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2022, entering the LMP3 class with the No. 13 Duqueine M30-D08 and later adding a second LMP3 entry at Petit Le Mans. The team recorded two podiums and finished the year sixth in the LMP3 team standings, validating its move into top-level IMSA competition.
The 2023 season brought a career-defining moment when the No. 17 lineup of Wayne Boyd and Anthony Mantella, supported by endurance drivers Nicolás Varrone and Thomas Merrill for the Rolex 24, won the 24 Hours of Daytona in the LMP3 class. That season also produced a win at the IMSA Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a third- and fourth-place finish in the LMP3 team standings for the No. 13 and No. 17 entries respectively.
GTD Era and Current Program (2024–Present)
In August 2023 AWA announced a move to the GTD class for 2024 and 2025, planning two full-time Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R cars. Driver lineups were declared with Matt Bell and Orey Fidani slated for the No. 13 and Anthony Mantella and Nicolás Varrone for the No. 17, supplemented by additional endurance drivers for Michelin Endurance Cup rounds.
Early in the GTD program the team faced lineup changes and operational adjustments. Following two retirements in the opening races, Mantella stepped away and AWA elected to scale back to a single full-time entry, preserving resources to strengthen the No. 13 program led by Bell and Fidani. The No. 13 went on to secure the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona GTD class victory, completing 772 laps in their first race of that season.
Driving Style and Strengths
AWA’s competitive strengths stem from technical engineering leadership and a focus on endurance preparation. The team has shown capability across GT4, LMP3, and GT3 platforms, translating qualifying speed into race execution and demonstrating resilience in long-distance events through disciplined pit strategy and driver rotation plans.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones include the team’s first Michelin Pilot Challenge victory at Daytona in 2021, the 2023 LMP3 class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona, a victory at the IMSA Battle on the Bricks in 2023, the 2020 Canadian Touring Car Championship Sprint title, and the 2025 GTD class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Andrew Wojteczko Autosport (AWA) Career Wins
AWA’s verified wins span national and international sports car competition, reflecting success in sprint GT4 competition, prototype LMP3 endurance races, and GTD class endurance events. The team has converted development programs into championship-level results across multiple categories.
IMSA and Prototype Highlights
Significant highlights include AWA’s Daytona wins in two different categories: the Michelin Pilot Challenge season opener in 2021 and the LMP3 class victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2023. The team also captured a class win at the IMSA Battle on the Bricks in 2023 and posted podium finishes that contributed to top-five season results in LMP3 team standings.
Other Wins & Perfromances
Before its IMSA rise AWA won multiple races in the Canadian Touring Car Championship and secured the 2020 Sprint Championship, demonstrating versatility across regional touring car competition and establishing a winning culture that supported later international entries.
Andrew Wojteczko Autosport (AWA) Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
AWA is owned and managed by Andrew Wojteczko, who serves as team principal and general manager. The team’s origins are linked to Wojteczko’s tenure at Mantella Autosport and his experience as a race engineer and driver, which shaped AWA’s technical approach and driver development priorities.
Personal Life
Public information on personal family details of the owner and staff is limited in the public record. The organization maintains a professional focus on team operations, driver programs, and competition results.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season began with a landmark GTD class victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona for AWA’s No. 13 Corvette, a result that validated the team’s transition to GTD machinery and endurance racing strategy. The win reinforced AWA’s capacity to prepare GT3 cars for 24-hour competition and to execute endurance plans at the highest level of North American sports car racing.
After consolidating to a single full-time GTD entry, the team’s short-term outlook emphasizes sustained development of the No. 13 program, targeted endurance driver pairings, and continued refinement of pit procedures, setup work, and tire strategy to compete across the IMSA calendar. The 2025 Daytona victory establishes positive momentum as AWA continues to build its GTD presence.