Nick Yelloly Joins Flying Lizard Motorsport for Indianapolis 8 Hour

PHOENIZ, Ariz., (September 28, 2024) – The season finale for the Fanatec GT World Challenge America concludes next week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an eight-hour endurance racing event, and BMW works driver Nick Yelloly will join full-season drivers Elias Sabo and Andy Lee in the No. 8 Flying Lizard Motorsports BMW M4 GT3.

“We are very pleased to have Nick joining us for the Indianapolis 8 Hour event,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “BMW has been very supportive of us with this mid-season move to the M4 GT3 and to have a driver of Nick’s caliber and his knowledge of the car will be extremely helpful for us. We are finishing the final prep for the event and look forward to a successful finish to the 2024 season.”

The British racing driver became a BMW works driver in 2019, and currently holds wins in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, GT World Challenge Europe, European Le Mans Series, Intercontinental GT Challenge, and at the at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Last weekend, he earned a second-place finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the IMSA WeatherTech Battle on the Bricks six-hour endurance race, racing in the GTP class. 

"I am really looking forward to joining Flying Lizard for the Indianapolis 8 Hour race next weekend and working with my teammates to explore their new M4 GT3 together,” said Yellowly. “Having raced in Indianapolis last weekend, I'll be well in tune with the track, and we can get straight to business come free practice one." 

Following a mid-season manufacturer switch, the drivers and crew of the No. 8 machine have been using the subsequent race weekends to get acquainted with the BMW M3 GT3, learning as much as they can in the practice, qualifying, and race sessions. Next week’s Indianapolis 8 Hour will be the first endurance race as a pair for Sabo and Lee, and provide them with ample opportunity to learn about the car from an endurance perspective while fighting for a strong result. 

The race will begin on Saturday, October 5 at 12:15 PM ET at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. General Admission ticket holders will have full paddock access, and fans at home can stream live for free on YouTube.com/GTWorld.

About Flying Lizard Motorsports

Based out of Sonoma, California, Flying Lizard Motorsports is one of the most iconic sports car teams in motorsports, having celebrated ten driver and team championships, as well as competed internationally at the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times.

The Lizards burst on the American Le Mans Series scene in 2004, competing in the GT class until 2012. In 2013, the team moved to the GTC class, still competing in legendary events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2014, the team expanded its program to include running two Audi R8 LMS in the TUDOR Championship, and in 2015, again expanded the program to include two Porsches in Porsche Club racing. Flying Lizard closed out the season with a dominating win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill with Toyo Tires, a win they repeated in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The 2020 season proved the team's most successful to date, earning four titles in the GT4 America championship. Flying Lizard Motorsports has proven to be a championship contender no matter the race series or race car. For more information, visit lizardms.com.

About Apex Motor Club

Apex Motor Club is Arizona's premier motorsports club located just 35 miles southwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the only private motorsports club located within a major metropolitan area. APEX is the ultimate country club for automotive enthusiasts where car culture, racing and country club lifestyles converge. Enjoy an hour of track time in your latest acquisition, drive off track, into your privately-owned garage and join like- minded enthusiasts in the clubhouse for food, beverages, and activities.

To learn more about the newest racing circuit in the country, visit https://apexmotorclub.com