SAMANTHA TAN Teams with BMW Legend Auberlen for IMSA GS Championship Push

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January 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SAMANTHA TAN is making the leap to IMSA’s ultra-competitive GS class, partnering with BMW’s most successful driver Bill Auberlen in what promises to be a masterclass pairing. TAN has already proven she can wheel GT4 and GT3 machinery with serious pace, and now she gets to learn from a true legend while fighting for wins in North America’s toughest GT4 championship.
  • The ST Racing by Random Vandals Racing partnership puts TAN in prime position to showcase her skills on the biggest stage. Her enthusiasm about the challenge speaks volumes—she knows this is her moment to step up against the best GT4 talent in North America, and having Auberlen as a mentor and co-driver gives her the perfect platform to prove what we already know: she belongs at the sharp end.
  • Meanwhile, the #92 entry features another rising talent worth watching in Nicky Hays, who earned the 2026-27 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship after impressive Lamborghini Super Trofeo performances. Team Principal Paul Sparta clearly has an eye for talent, and with two cars in the field, Random Vandals Racing is positioning itself as a serious force in the increasingly competitive GS class.

UPCOMING:

  • IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge 2026 Season Opener
  • BMW GT4 Championship Testing

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by David Haueter originally appearing on bimmerlife.com