The Duo Share a History of Racing Together
Anticipation is building as the countdown to the commencement of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race season approaches. The high-stakes racing action is set to kick off at the renowned Daytona International Speedway, where Todd Coleman Racing, under the management of Archangel Motorsports, is poised for another competitive year.
The effort will reunite the driver duo of Todd Coleman and Aaron Telitz for a full-season campaign in the No. 88 eStruxture Data Centers Aston Martin Vantage GT4 in the Grand Sport (GS) class. This season marks a reunion for the pair, whose last collaboration took place during the 2022 SRO America series.
Having participated in eight Michelin Pilot Challenge races this year, Coleman brings valuable experience from his rookie season, achieving a commendable eighth-place finish at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
“Last season was a great learning experience for me in Michelin Pilot Challenge,” said Coleman. “Given we are competing against some of the best GT4 drivers in the world, my expectations were fairly measured last year. This season, we are committed to raising the bar. Working with an experienced group like Archangel Motorsports, with the leadership of sports car racing veteran Mike Johnson really adds to the strength of the program. Aaron Telitz has been a great friend and coach over the years, and I’m excited to bring him back into the fold. We’ll certainly have some fun this season.”
A five-time race winner in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Telitz joins the team with an impressive track record and extensive knowledge of the circuits featured in the 2024 season. Telitz, who is also racing in his sixth season with Vasser Sullivan Racing in the WeatherTech Championship, recently closed the 2023 season with a third-place standing in the GT Daytona (GTD) class. This will be his first time competing in the Michelin Pilot Challenge.
“I’m really looking forward to racing with Todd Coleman and Archangel Motorsports in the Michelin Pilot Challenge Series in 2024,” said Telitz. “It’s going to be a lot of fun getting to work with Todd again. It’ll be my first try at the GS championship. I know we’ve got our work cut out for us as it’s super competitive with lots of teams and drivers with tons more experience, but we’re ready to take on the challenge!”
The Michelin Pilot Challenge season opens Jan. 26 with the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona International Speedway.