By alley - Oct 28, 2016, 1:00 PM ET

PWC: Flying Lizard adds two GTS entries

Flying Lizard Motorsports will add a two-car entry to its Pirelli World Challenge efforts for 2017, entering two Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR racecars in the Grand Touring Sedan (GTS) class as part of a continued expansion of its customer racing program. Flying Lizard's continued relationship with Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) will strengthen the effort, becoming a part of the North American Young Driver Development program.

"This just feels right to see Flying Lizard Motorsports back again with a Porsche program," program manager Darren Law said. "We have had so many successful and memorable races with Porsche. Much of my driving career has been with Flying Lizard Motorsports, so I am happy that we will have the opportunity to join forces with Porsche for the upcoming season."

The 2017 season will mark the first time the team has run a full-season Porsche entry since 2013. After its debut and class victory at this year's 24 Hours of Nuerburgring, the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR has been homologated by the SRO, making it eligible for national and international competition in the GT4 class. The two Flying Lizard Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MRs will race the entirety of the GTS season, and in the traditional Lizard livery.

"For Flying Lizard, this is a great opportunity to work with Porsche both on and off the race circuit to develop young drivers," said Law. "We are giving them the opportunity to be viewed and evaluated by one of the most successful and iconic manufacturers in the industry."

"We are pleased to welcome Flying Lizard Motorsports back into the Porsche Motorsport fold, full time," said Jens Walther, Porsche Motorsport North America, president and CEO. "Our fans still fondly remember the 911 RSRs they campaigned in their unique livery. For the 'Lizards' to come back with the new Cayman GT4 Clubsport in the Pirelli World Challenge Series, is welcoming news for all. Their interest and involvement with young drivers is a great reminder of their unwavering dedication to motorsport."

Drivers will be announced at a later date.

"The GT4 cars are ultra-competitive and I am confident the Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR will be able to race for a championship," Law said. "The goal is to not only win races and championships but to develop drivers to give them the opportunity to have a career as a professional."

The 2017 Pirelli World Challenge begins March 10-12 at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.