Heart of Racing Team

Team Information

Heart of Racing Team is an American motorsports team established in 2014 by Ian James, Gabe Newell, and Yahn Bernier. Based in Seattle, Washington, the team competes primarily in sports car racing with factory support from Aston Martin. They participate in various series including the IMSA SportsCar Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, and GT4 America Series. The team is known for supporting Seattle Children's Hospital through racing proceeds and has achieved multiple championships, including class wins at IMSA events and the 24 Hours of Daytona. Heart of Racing continues to expand its footprint in endurance racing, leading Aston Martin's Valkyrie AMR Pro program for upcoming seasons.
Location:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Founded:
2014
Ownership:
Ian James, Gabe Newell, Yahn Bernier
General Manager:
Ian James
Cup Titles:
D1NZ Cup: 2 (2019, 2021), North Island Enduro Series Cup: 1 (2021), IMSA GTD Cup: 1 (2022)
Championships Won:
4 (2019, 2021 D1NZ; 2021 North Island Enduro Series; 2022 IMSA GTD)
Manufacturer:
Aston Martin
Car Numbers:
23, 27