The Heart of Racing Event Preview | 2026 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
The Heart of Racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
The Heart of Racing has made 11 starts at Laguna Seca since 2020:
Best Starting Position : 2nd - 2023
Best Finish : 4th - 2020
Podium Finishes : 0
Team Notes
Laguna Seca is the first track the team entered, with two entries, and introduced the No. 27 Heart of Racing Vantage in 2021.
This will be the first IMSA track Barrichello has competed at ahead of the 2026 season, after competing in USF2000 in 2019.
Gamble will be making his first start at Laguna Seca.
No. 23 Aston Martin THOR Valkyrie Team Information
Driver Lineup : Ross Gunn, Roman De Angelis
Series / Class : IMSA WeatherTech - GTP
Current Championship Standings : 9th
Ross Gunn
5 starts at Laguna Seca (first start: 2021)
Best Laguna Seca finish : 5th - 2021, 2022, 2023 in IMSA WeatherTech
Roman De Angelis
8 starts at Laguna Seca (first start: 2019)
Best Laguna Seca finish : 1st - 2019 in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
Chatting with the drivers…
Ross Gunn : “I believe Laguna Seca is one of the best race circuits in the world, and I have loved racing there over the past five years. Long Beach showed that we have made considerable progress with the Valkyrie since last year. We are working hard to continue that momentum into this weekend.”
Roman De Angelis : “I’m really looking forward to Laguna Seca this coming weekend. It’s a track where I feel we had a very nice car to drive last year, and after a year of experience and development, I really hope it can be the first strong result this year to turn the season around heading into the summer months. The team did a great job in Long Beach in all departments regarding execution, so I’m confident this event will be a good one for us.”
Previous Race : Grand Prix of Long Beach
Started: 9th
Finished: 9th
Laps: 69/70
Laps Led: 0
No. 27 Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage Team Information
Driver Lineup : Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello, Tom Gamble
Series / Class : IMSA WeatherTech - GTD
Current Championship Standings : 1st
Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello
2 starts at Laguna Seca (first start: 2019)
Best Laguna Seca finish : 5th - 2019 in USF2000
Tom Gamble
Making his first start at Laguna Seca
Chatting with the drivers…
Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello : “I’m super excited for Laguna! It’s a track I’ve been to before in a single seater, and one of my favorites. I’m happy to be working with Tom again, and hopefully we’ll have a clean weekend.”
Tom Gamble : ”I can’t wait for Laguna Seca, it’s my first time racing there and a track I’ve always wanted to drive. We’ve had a mega start to the season, and I’m determined to get our first win under the belt.”
Previous Race : Grand Prix of Long Beach
Started: 4th
Finished: 10th
Laps: 68/68
Laps Led: 0
No. 26 Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage Team Information
Driver Lineup : Hannah Grisham, Hannah Greenemeier
Series / Class : IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge - GS
Current Championship Standings : 12th
Hannah Grisham
Has a start in NASA Spec Miata at Laguna Seca
Hannah Greenemeier
Making her first start at Laguna Seca
Chatting with the drivers…
Hannah Grisham : ”I’m super excited to be back in the Michelin Pilot Challenge with The Heart of Racing and heading to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna. It’s been around 10 years since I last raced there, so it’s really special to return. Getting to compete in my home state makes this one even more exciting, and I’m looking forward to the weekend.”
Hannah Greenemeier : “I’m very excited to be racing at Laguna Seca, it’s a track I’ve never raced at, but have watched on TV so many times I can’t wait to experience the famous Corkscrew in the Aston Martin. I know the whole team is working hard for a good result, and we will give it all we have, just like always. A huge thank you to all the guys working in the shop, making sure Hannah and I have a great car for this race.”
Previous Race : Sebring International Raceway
Started: 8th
Finished: 17th
Laps: 35/45
Laps Led: 0
Catch the Action
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge RACE : Saturday, May 2, 3:45pm EDT
Peacock Streaming Coverage (US): LIVE - Flag-to-flag beginning at 3:40pm EDT
International Streaming Coverage: LIVE - 3:40pm EDT IMSA YouTube Channel
IMSA WeatherTech Championship QUALIFYING : Saturday, May 2, 6:10pm EDT
Peacock Streaming Coverage : LIVE – 6:10pm EDT
International Streaming Coverage : LIVE – 6:10pm EDT IMSA YouTube Channel
IMSA WeatherTech Championship RACE : Sunday, May 3, 4:10pm EDT
Peacock Streaming Coverage : LIVE – Flag-to-flag beginning at 4:00pm EDT
NBCSN Live TV Race Coverage : 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
International Streaming Coverage : LIVE – 4:00pm EDT IMSA YouTube Channel
IMSA WeatherTech Race 4 of 11 : WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Track Length / Type : 2.238-mile, 11-turn road course
Race Length : two hours, 40 minutes
IMSA Michelin Pilot Race 3 of 10 : WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Track Length / Type : 2.238-mile, 11-turn road course
Race Length : two hours
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