CTSCC: VOLT Racing to debut McLaren GT4

VOLT Racing, managed by Automatic Racing, will become the first North American team to compete in the McLaren 570S GT4 when it makes its debut in IMSA's Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge in January. Alan Brynjolfsson and Chris Hall will co-drive the McLaren in the GS class for the full 2017 season.

Automatic Racing, led by series veteran David Russell, will continue to field two Aston Martin Vantage GT4s in the GS class, but the team was eager for the opportunity to develop the McLaren for the series. Automatic has debuted and developed several cars in the Continental Tire Series, including the BMW E46 M3 and the Aston Martin Vantage.

VOLT Racing is taking delivery of two McLaren GT4s this week in time for testing prior to IMSA's Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway. The cars are the first two off of McLaren's new, dedicated GT4 production line.

"I chose the McLaren because of the balanced handling of its mid-engine platform," said Brynjolfsson, founder and CEO of title sponsor VOLT Lighting. "Combined with its excellent aerodynamics, stiff carbon fiber tub, and success in winning GT4 in Europe, I felt the McLaren gave us the best chance of winning. I feel very fortunate to be able to bring the great racing heritage of McLaren to the Continental Series."

The season opener at Daytona in January will be Brynjolfsson's pro racing debut.

Hall's resume includes open wheel Formula cars, NASCAR, Prototypes, Sprint and GT cars in the U.S. and international series, as well as motorcycle road racing. Hall is making his return to the Continental Tire and WeatherTech Series.

Brynjolfsson added: "With David Russell, the talented engineers at Automatic Racing, our crew chief Dougie Livingston and the support from McLaren, we have assembled a great team and look forward to competing for the entire 2017 season."

VOLT Racing will make its Continental Tire Series debut during the season opener at Daytona, January 26-29.