Action Express Racing

Action Express Racing

Action Express Racing is an American sports car racing team competing primarily in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and endurance events such as the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Founded in 2010, the team has campaigned prototypes by manufacturers including Corvette, Porsche, Cadillac, and Dallara and has secured multiple overall victories at marquee endurance events. The organization has fielded lineups featuring drivers with experience in Formula One, NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar Series, and World Endurance Championship competition.

History

Action Express Racing was established to contest the Rolex Sports Car Series and quickly moved into top-tier prototype competition. Early seasons included participation in the Grand-Am era, transitioning into the unified IMSA SportsCar Championship after the merger with the American Le Mans Series. The team achieved prominence with overall wins at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and podium finishes at endurance races including the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Petit Le Mans. Throughout its history the organization has interacted with manufacturers and series stakeholders such as General Motors, Cadillac Racing, and the International Motor Sports Association while employing personnel who previously worked with teams like Chip Ganassi Racing, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Patrón Highcroft Racing.

Cars and Equipment

Action Express Racing has campaigned several prototype chassis and engines across generations of sports car regulations. The team ran chassis from constructors like Dallara and manufacturer-supported cars based on the Corvette C8.R and Cadillac DPi-V.R platforms. Engine partnerships have included units developed by General Motors and collaborations involving suppliers such as ECR Engines engineers and aftermarket partners tied to Michelin tire programs. The team’s garage operations utilize telemetry and engineering tools common to top teams, drawing on expertise from organizations including Multimatic and suppliers that serve Le Mans Prototype entrants.

Racing Series and Results

Action Express Racing’s primary commitments have been in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and endurance classics such as the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. The team recorded multiple overall victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and class wins in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship era. Entries have contested the WEC-aligned events via guest appearances and driver exchanges with teams from the European Le Mans Series and the GT World Challenge. Notable results include championship runs against competitors such as Wayne Taylor Racing, CORE Autosport, SunEnergy1 Racing, and Mazda Team Joest.

Drivers and Team Personnel

The roster over the years has included drivers from diverse professional backgrounds—sports car veterans and crossover talents from Formula One and NASCAR Cup Series. Notable drivers who have driven for the team or appeared in lineup rotations include names associated with Joest Racing, Aston Martin Racing, Porsche GT Team, and Audi Sport Team Joest programs. Team principals, engineers, and crew have origins at organizations like Chip Ganassi Racing, Michael Shank Racing, and Risi Competizione, while driver coaching and strategy have featured personnel with experience in IndyCar Series pit operations and FIA-licensed race management.

Technical Partnerships and Sponsors

Action Express Racing’s technical partnerships have involved collaborations with major manufacturers and suppliers including General Motors, Cadillac Racing, Dallara, Multimatic, and telemetry and tire partners such as Cosworth-linked electronics groups and Michelin. Commercial sponsorship relationships have connected the team with brands active in motorsport sponsorship like Rolex, Konica Minolta, Mustang Sampling, and consumer-facing sponsors drawn from partners of other high-profile teams such as Sunoco and Mobil 1. The team’s engineering alliances often mirror those of competitors and manufacturer programs in IMSA, aligning with development partners who also service entries in FIA World Endurance Championship and European Le Mans Series markets.

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