Conquest Racing is pleased to confirm its return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2026 season. Continuing its efforts in the highly competitive GTD class, the team will once again campaign the #34 Corsa Horizon Ferrari 296 GT3, with Manny Franco leading the charge. Additional drivers for the season will be announced at a later date.

Building on a challenging but rewarding sophomore season, Conquest Racing has demonstrated its ability to contend in both sprint and endurance races throughout 2025. The team has earned three podium finishes to date this year—at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Road America, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

With one round still to go on the calendar, the Motul Petit Le Mans season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the team remains focused on closing the year strongly before shifting its full focus to 2026. Notably, the group was victorious in the event the year prior, and they have every intention of returning to the top step of the podium for a second consecutive time.

Manny Franco continues to establish himself as a formidable force within the IMSA paddock. As he prepares to enter his third full IMSA WeatherTech season with Conquest Racing, the Wisconsin native is eager to build on the team’s growth and recent results.

“I’m proud of everything I have accomplished this year,” said Franco. “This season has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve grown a lot as a driver, my stints have become stronger, my lap times more consistent, and our overall performance has continued to build race after race. Competing in IMSA means constantly evolving, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together as a team. I’m really looking forward to carrying that growth into 2026 and pushing for even greater results with Conquest Racing.”

“Our team has taken important steps forward in 2025, both in performance and consistency,” said Team Owner Eric Bachelart. “We have learned a lot, and we are ready to apply those lessons to our 2026 season. With Manny continuing to lead our efforts, and the strength of the Ferrari 296 GT3, we’re confident that next season will be another step toward establishing Conquest Racing as a regular podium contender in IMSA.”

With Petit Le Mans set to close the 2025 season, Conquest Racing is already building momentum for 2026, eager to take on new challenges and fight for victories across the calendar.