Turner Motorsport is Back for More in 2026
Alright, folks, let’s talk about some real staying power in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. If you’ve been anywhere near a track lately, you’ve seen that unmistakable blur of blue and yellow. That’s right, we’re talking about Turner Motorsport, and they’ve just made it official, and they’re coming back to the GTD class grid in 2026.
You heard that right. Will Turner and his crew are saddling up the No. 96 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for another full season of door-to-door, hard-nosed racing. This isn’t some fly-by-night operation. This team has become a cornerstone of North American sports car racing. They live and breathe this stuff, and their commitment to the sport is something you just have to respect.
Consistent Performance from a Legendary Team
Let’s not forget what Turner Motorsport has been putting on the table. In 2025, they’ve been knocking on the door of that top podium step all year long. We’re talking five top-five finishes, which in a field as stacked as the GTD class is no small feat. That’s consistency, plain and simple.
And get this, Turner Motorsport rattled off three straight fourth-place finishes leading into the Motul Petit Le Mans. Three in a row! That’s got to light a fire under you. It tells you they’re right there, just a hair’s breadth away from victory. It’s that kind of grit that separates the good teams from the great ones.
They’ve tasted champagne in other series this year, winning in both the Michelin Pilot Challenge and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. They know how to get to Victory Lane, and you can bet they’re hungry to bring that winning form back to the main stage in the WeatherTech Championship.
A Legacy of BMW Racing Excellence
When you think of BMW racing in America, you have to think of Turner Motorsport. For decades, they have been the standard-bearers for the brand, turning those beautiful German machines into absolute monsters on the track. From the early days with the iconic M3s to today’s high-tech M4 GT3, Will Turner’s passion for performance has never wavered.
This isn’t just about putting a car on the grid. It’s about a legacy. It’s about the countless hours in the shop, the strategy sessions that go late into the night, and the pit crews that perform under pressure when every tenth of a second counts. That commitment is what fans connect with. We see the dedication, we feel the passion, and that’s why we cheer them on, weekend after weekend.
What’s Next for Turner Motorsport?
Now, the big question on everyone’s mind is who will be behind the wheel. The team is playing that one close to the vest, saying driver announcements will come down the road. But you can be sure they’ll assemble a top-tier lineup. Turner Motorsport has a history of bringing in a mix of seasoned veterans and fiery young talent, and whoever gets the call will have some mighty big shoes to fill.
For now, let’s just be glad to know that the blue and yellow BMW will be a familiar and welcome sight on the IMSA circuit in 2026. It’s good for the fans, it’s good for the series, and it’s a testament to a team that just loves to go racing. So get ready, folks. The boys from Amesbury are coming back, and you can bet they’ll be ready to fight for every single position.
