SAMANTHA TAN Teams with BMW Legend Bill Auberlen for Michelin Pilot Challenge

January 12, 2026

• SAMANTHA TAN joins BMW legend Bill Auberlen in the #38 ST Racing by Random Vandals entry for the 2026 Michelin Pilot Challenge, marking a significant partnership as Random Vandals Racing expands into the series after winning two championships in SRO GT4 America last season with their BMW M4 GT4 EVO.
• The pairing represents an intriguing mentor-student dynamic, with Auberlen’s decades of BMW expertise complementing TAN’s rising talent in what could be a championship-contending combination for Random Vandals Racing’s series debut.
• The 2026 Michelin Pilot Challenge field shows impressive growth with 34 entries from seven manufacturers signed up for Daytona testing, up from 27 in 2025, indicating renewed manufacturer commitment and competitive depth across the GT4 landscape.

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