Pit+Paddock Sponsors Dai Yoshihara and Karl Wittmer Driver Pairing in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for 2024

Photography: Brandon Cody

Additional Photography: Provided by Montreal Motorsport Group

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  • Pit+Paddock sets its sights on the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for its 2024 motorsport campaign.
  • The Pit+Paddock FL5 Civic Type R TCR will be campaigned by Montreal Motorsports Group (MMG) which is eager to leverage its international race experience into this North American series.
  • The Pit+Paddock FL5 Civic Type R TCR will be piloted by Formula DRIFT champion, Dai Yoshihara, and long-time Honda racer and Canadian National Champion, Karl Wittmer.

Horsham, PA., January 2, 2024 – Pit+Paddock will sponsor a new FL5 Civic Type R TCR that will be campaigned by Montreal Motorsports Group in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series and driven by Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara and Karl Wittmer.

Yoshihara finished his first full season of professional road racing at all but one new venue for the first time with multiple podiums, two emphatic victories, and only three points shy from earning third in the overall championship. Canadian National Champion and IMSA veteran Wittmer brings experience and familiarity with Honda in harmony with Yoshihara’s accolades.

“MMG is thrilled about this new partnership with Pit+Paddock. We are looking forward to turning our preparation and hard work into reality and are confident that our Civic Type Rs will be competitive throughout the 2024 IMPC season with our determined drivers,” Benjamin Distaulo, Team Manager and Co-Owner.

“IMSA is the premier North American racing series and, in partnership with the capable team at MMG, we look forward to competing with Dai and Karl in the Pit+Paddock FL5 Civic Type R TCR,” adds Daryl Sampson, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.


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