DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 18, 2026) – Tiger Tari and Star Spangled Racing will make his VP Racing SportsCar Challenge and Michelin Pilot Challenge debuts at the “World Center of Racing,” spanning two weekends at the Roar Before the 24 and the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Star Spangled Racing partners with AutoTechnic Racing for a full season effort in IMSA VP Racing Challenge GSX class in a BMW M4 GT4 EVO running as a Bronze driver.

The VP Racing SportsCar Challenge runs as a single-driver, sprint race format while keeping the multi-class format. Tari’s GSX class features GT4-based cars, including his new-for-2026 BMW. Tari selected the BMW after running multiple races in the past year in a variety of machinery.

His last appearance as a driver in the IMSA paddock came in Lamborgini Super Trofeo during the 2023 season.

“I’m super excited to get back into the IMSA paddock, and am looking forward to spending the season with AutoTechnic Racing and as they support my Star Spangled Racing BMW M4,” Tari said. “I’ve been working with my partners for an opportunity to get back into a full season and am ready for this challenge as a driver.”

Tari raced a number of one-off races during 2025, but his strongest race came with a class victory in the 24 Hours of Dubai – also in a BMW M4 GT4.

Tari brings that previous success and continued growth as a racer to the track nearest to his Jacksonville, Florida home. Partners PSA Systems, providing services to over 1,500 restoration contractors with Proven Software Applications for medium to large sized businesses and Fly Alliance adorn the livery of his BMW M4 GT4 EVO.  Fly Alliance is a leading private aviation company providing tailored air travel solutions to individuals, families, and businesses worldwide.

“I can’t thank PSA Systems and Fly Alliance enough for their support to help get me back behind the wheel full time in 2026,” Tari said. “Even though VP Challenge has just one driver, racing is a team sport, and that includes those partners and a great team like AutoTechnic welcoming me in to their paddock space.”

The road course at Daytona International Speedway covers 3.56 miles, including a significant portion of the famed oval and its high banks.Tari’s season opens with a pair of VP Racing Challenge races during the Roar Before the 24 weekend. During Saturday afternoon’s 45-minute race, Tari finished 11th overall in the GSX class and sixth among Bronze-rated drivers. He matched that effort in Sunday’s race, finishing 11th overall and seventh among Bronze-rated drivers. 

This coming week, Tari will team with friend and co-driver Christopher Tasca in the four-hour BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona on the afternoon of Friday, January 23. The Michelin Pilot Challenge opener is the biggest race on the undercard of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, which runs Saturday, January 24 into Sunday.

The two drivers form a formidable pairing the Bronze category.

“I’m really looking forward to teaming with Christopher and appreciate the support he and Fly Alliance have given us to race some true endurance racing at Daytona,” Tari said. “When I started on this racing journey, my goal was and continues to be to race in major endurance races. Teaming with Chris for four-hours at Daytona is another step forward to reaching my goals on the biggest stages.”

All three of Tari’s races can be seen in the U.S. by subscribers to the Peacock streaming service, and globally on IMSA.tv.