Garry Findlay will continue his progress up the endurance racing ladder when he makes his LMP2 class debut at this weekend’s 4 Hours of Imola, round two of the 2016 European Le Mans Series (ELMS).
The Briton has been confirmed as part of a three-
“I had expected to be racing in the LMP3 class of the ELMS this season but, having seen those plans dashed, I’m excited to get a chance to step up another rung on the sportscar ladder and make my LMP2 debut with Murphy Prototypes,” Findlay confirmed, “I’m grateful to team owner Greg Murphy for making this opportunity available and aim to make the most of it. The LMP2 category is very strong at the moment, so there is no better showcase for me than competing against some of sportscar racing’s biggest names.”
Although he missed the chance to race on home soil at Silverstone, Findlay used the opening round of the ELMS to his advantage, striking a deal with Murphy to contest both the Imola and, most likely, Spa-
“Greg was sympathetic to my situation and we quickly came up with a plan to do a couple of races and see where we go from there,” Findlay explained, “The team has a reputation for promoting young talent – and has fielded some high-
Findlay is no stranger to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola, which should make acclimatising to the ORECA-
“Imola is a fantastic track, and quite a quirky one as well,” the former single-
Findlay will make his LMP2 debut in the 4 Hours of Imola, round two of the 2016 European Le Mans Series, this weekend (13-
Garry to make LMP2 debut with Murphy Prototypes