SAMANTHA TAN Steps Up to IMSA Pilot Challenge GS Class for 2026 Campaign

December 26, 2025

• SAMANTHA TAN is making her biggest IMSA move yet, stepping into the hyper-competitive Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class for 2026 alongside BMW factory legend Bill Auberlen. This isn’t just another ride – it’s a statement partnership between ST Racing and Random Vandals that puts the Canadian BMW M Motorsport Global Ambassador in position to fight at the sharp end of North America’s premier GT4 championship.
• The timing couldn’t be better for TAN’s IMSA graduation. She’s coming off a dominant 2025 campaign where she absolutely owned the GTDX Bronze class championship in the IMSA VP Racing SportCar Challenge, proving she can handle the pressure when it counts. That title run included multiple overall GTDX podiums, showing she’s not just fast in her class but competitive across the entire field.
• What makes this partnership so compelling is TAN’s proven ability to adapt and win across different platforms. From her breakthrough 2019 GT4 America runner-up finish to claiming both class and overall championships in the 24H Series, plus that historic first-ever BMW M4 GT3 victory at Mugello in 2022, she’s built a resume that demands respect. Her recent Le Mans Cup debut and Nürburgring 24 Hours podium prove she’s ready for this level of competition.

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