SUPPLY, N.C. – McCumbee McAleer Racing (MMR) is thrilled to announce the addition of a second Ford Mustang GT4 entry for the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season finale. The No. 61 Ford Mustang GT4 will be co-driven by Jenson Altzman, inaugural member of the Ford Racing Driver Development Team, and Atlanta’s own Erik Evans at the Fox Factory 120 during the Motul Petit Le Mans weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This entry highlights a formidable pairing of talent from the Ford Racing family.
At 23 years old, Erik Evans returns to his hometown for a highly anticipated stateside debut. Ford Racing Driver Development Team member, Evans made history as the first American to win the overall British GT4 Championship in 2023. The Monster Energy Athlete, who has collected multiple wins and podiums across the European GT4 Series, will partner with the talented Jenson Altzman to take on the fiercely competitive Pilot Challenge grid.
Making his debut at Road Atlanta carries profound significance for Evans as he takes the wheel of the No. 61 Ford Mustang GT4 for the first time on home turf.
Erik Evans, Driver of the No. 61 Ford Mustang GT4:
“I couldn’t be more excited to finally race at home in Atlanta for the Fox Factory 120 at Motul Petit Le Mans. Growing up here, competing at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta means the world to me. I’m thrilled to join McCumbee McAleer Racing for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season finale, sharing the Ford Mustang GT4 with fellow Ford Racing Driver Development Team member Jenson Altzman. He’s an incredibly talented driver, and I think we have a strong package to compete against one of the toughest GT4 grids in North America. Working with QuikTrip, Coca-Cola, Monster Energy, and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for this race weekend has been an amazing experience. Representing these iconic brands on-track will push us even harder to fight for a great result.”
Jenson Altzman, Driver of the No. 61 Ford Mustang GT4:
“Really excited to be teaming up with Erik for his IMSA debut at Road Atlanta. While it’s been fun watching MMR’s success from the box this year, nothing compares to driving in these Michelin Pilot Challenge races – the level of competition and hard racing found in the GS field is hard to beat these days. I’m always proud to represent the Ford Racing Driver Development Team, and these opportunities we get to co-drive with one another have been amazing; we all push each other to be the best we can! It’s going to be an incredible weekend with some great partners involved, and I appreciate the support from all parties as I compete in both WeatherTech and Michelin Pilot Challenge for the final IMSA race of the season. It’s no question that the boys and girls at McCumbee McAleer Racing know how to deliver a front running car so needless to say, race day can’t come soon enough!”
Chad McCumbee, Co-Owner of McCumbee McAleer Racing:
“Expanding our IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge effort to two cars for the finale at Road Atlanta is a huge step for MMR. Having Erik join our program alongside Jenson brings together two extremely talented, dedicated drivers from the Ford Racing family. Erik’s international success speaks for itself, and welcoming him for a true home race with incredible partners behind him makes this entry even more special. We are looking forward to finishing out the season on a high note.”
Chris Ward, Ford Racing Global Customer Racing Manager:
“The Ford Racing Driver Development Program was built to give exceptional young talent the platform to showcase their speed and racecraft at the highest levels of sports car racing. Seeing Erik Evans and Jenson Altzman pair up in an MMR-prepared Ford Mustang GT4 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a prime example of that pathway in action. Both drivers have proven their capabilities on track, and we are excited to see them represent Ford together at the IMSA season finale.”