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SAMANTHA TAN Joins Bill Auberlen for Sebring Michelin Pilot Challenge

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March 17, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SAMANTHA TAN pairs with BMW legend Bill Auberlen in the #38 Random Vandals M4 GT4 EVO for Michelin Pilot Challenge’s two-hour Sebring race, marking a notable driver lineup combination.
  • Paul Miller Racing’s GTD Pro BMW faces stiff competition from thirteen factory-backed entries including the worldwide racing debut of Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 replacing the Huracan.
  • Turner Motorsport fields the lone GTD-class BMW with Foley, Gallagher and Selldorff competing against 18 other entries across eight manufacturers on Sebring’s notoriously punishing 3.74-mile circuit.
  • BMW dominates Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class numbers with seven entries from four teams including Carbahn, Random Vandals, Turner and Auto Technic facing 34-car field competition.

UPCOMING:

  • Michelin Pilot Challenge race – March 20, 2026, 2:00pm ET at Sebring
  • 12 Hours of Sebring IMSA WeatherTech race – March 21, 2026, 10:10am ET

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

SAMANTHA TAN

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