All-Female Lineup for Sprint, Select Endurance Races
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Gradient Racing announced its 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver line-up with Sheena Monk and Katherine Legge returning for their second consecutive year as full-season teammates in the No. 66 JG Wentworth Acura NSX GT3. The duo will be joined by Tatiana Calderon for the five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup events and Stevan McAleer for the season opening Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Colombian racing driver Calderon has over 350 race starts to her name, including the 2020 Rolex 24 which she co-drove with Legge. Calderon has also competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the European Le Mans Series, the FIA Formula 2 Championship, and the IndyCar series.
McAleer is a familiar name in the IMSA paddock and where the Scottish driver has tallied multiple podium finishes in both the WeatherTech Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The Scottish driver will serve as a valuable asset to the team as they prepare for the first event of the season.
“I’m heading into 2024 with a new respect and understanding for what it means to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and ultimately, what it takes to be successful,” said Monk. “We are bringing a powerful driver lineup with vast experience across many disciplines of racing, which I believe will prove invaluable to our outlook across the season. I’m eager to build on the strides I’ve made alongside Katherine, as well as working with the skill and energy that Tatiana brings, and finally sharing the car with Stevan’s indomitable competitive spirit. The team members at Gradient Racing have proven on many occasions that they are ready for anything and it gives me the motivation to keep striving for more. When you assemble the right pieces, the rest falls into place.”
“I’m thrilled to build on the progress and potential that the entire Gradient Racing team showed in the 2023 season, and attack 2024 alongside Sheena in our JG Wentworth Acura NSX GT3 Evo22,” added Legge. “There were many positive takeaways in our debut year, and Sheena stepped up to the big leagues with strength and grace. We all know what we can do better and as a team we are coming into the new season with renewed vigor and passion to get the job done. I’m super excited to have Tatiana on board with us for the Michelin Endurance Cup rounds. She is an exceptionally skilled driver with a very impressive racing pedigree, and I have full confidence that she will be an excellent addition to our squad. We’re also thrilled to have Stevan with us for the Rolex 24, having him join us strengthens our chances as he has the speed and tenacity we need to go fight for those watches!”