Swapping Colors in Search of New Results for Magnus at Road America

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 31, 2019) – Enjoying a remarkably consistent 2019 season that has seem the team finish in the top-10 at every event, Magnus Racing will arrive at this weekend’s eighth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a new color scheme in the hopes of further improving their fortunes. While consistency has been the key for drivers John Potter and Andy Lally, currently just seven points shy of second in the championship, a singular podium at Sebring has left the team in search of improved results. Looking to shake things up after the popular reception of the team’s Saturn V rocket livery at Lime Rock, the team will swap their 2019 dark-grey and blue-trim livery in favor of the reverse, running a base blue for funsies at Road America.

“Since we were already altering the livery after Lime Rock, we figured why not keep playing with it,” stated Magnus Racing team owner John Potter. “We’ve enjoyed a dark grey base for four years now, but we figured why not try something different since we’re at it. Road America has been a race of mixed fortunes for us, but we’re hopeful this could be a good weekend depending on the usual range of factors. It’s a tight fight for second in the championship, and we’re eager to see where these final few races take us.” 

Taking to the 14-turn, four-mile circuit in their No. 44 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO, the large hills and fast corners of the Wisconsin circuit provide one of the most exciting venues for wheel-to-wheel racing on the calendar. While it remains to be seen just how the Lamborghini will fair among the GTD field, a series of improvements over recent races has left the team more confident than ever on their chances.

For Andy Lally, a return to one of the sport’s iconic tracks is always an exciting one.

“Road America is high on everyone’s list, it’s a great place for proper racing,” stated Lally. “Even though our results haven’t shown it, the team has made big strides in the last few races and this could be the place where it finally all comes together.”

Practice begins this Friday, August 2, with the race taking place on Sunday at 2:35PM ET. Live coverage can be found on the NBC Sports App, or with same-day coverage at 6PM ET on NBCSN.