AO Racing was formed in 2022 by PJ Hyett and Gunnar Jeannette with a vision of winning at the top level of motorsports. Hyett is a passionate collector and scholar of the sports history, and Jeannette’s own motorsport resume is long and illustrious. We are professional organization but aim to bring the fun back into motorsport, eager to win the hearts of race fans, young and old.
With an unwavering commitment to on-track excellence and fan engagement, AO Racing commands attention with its fun liveries and fan-friendly presence, becoming a dynamic force in the sport. Central to AO Racing’s success is its unique blend of performance and personality. The iconic liveries of “Rexy” and “Roxy,” the T-Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawrs and “Spike” the LMP2 Dragon have captivated fans worldwide, earning AO Racing a dedicated following. With a focus on making racing accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts of all ages, AO Racing has become a beloved favorite among motorsport lovers. The team has a global footprint, with strong efforts in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, European Le Mans Series, and the FIA World Endurance Championship. With passion, precision, and a touch of flair, AO Racing is writing the next chapter in the annals of motorsport history.
In our first season of full-time professional racing, we competed in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD class with Rexy, the No. 80 Tyrannosaurus Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr. In the FIA World Endurance Championship, we partnered with Project 1, running a full season and bringing Rexy to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans.
AO Racing’s first foray into LMP2 racing began at the start of 2024 with a full season in the Asian Le Mans Series with Proton Competition running the No. 55 LMP2 Oreca.
In our sophomore year of racing in IMSA WeatherTech, AO Racing returned with Rexy, the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 R in the GTD PRO class, joined by Spike, the No. 99 Oreca Dragon in the LMP2 class. Rexy earned the first professional motorsport win for AO Racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Sebastian Priaulx and Laurin Heinrich. The team concluded the 2024 season as the IMSA WeatherTech GTD PRO champions.
AO partnered up with TF Sport to enter the ORLEN Team AO by TF No. 14 Oreca 07 Gibson in the European Le Mans Series, driven by Robert Kubica, Louis Delétraz, and Jonny Edgar. The team clinched the 2024 championship titles in the final race of the season.
At the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Spike our Dragon won Hyperpole and finished in second place with drivers PJ Heyett, Louis Delétraz, and Alex Quinn.
AO Racing completed a landmark 2025 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Spike the LMP2 Dragon was piloted by PJ Hyett and Dane Cameron, supported by endurance additions Jonny Edgar and Christian Rasmussen. With three pole positions and two wins, Spike closed the season as the IMSA LMP2 class champion.
Rexy, the T-Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr, returned to defend his title and remained a force at the front of the GTD PRO field. Laurin Heinrich and Klaus Bachler, joined by endurance ace Alessio Picariello, delivered AO Racing’s first endurance victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, along with two additional wins.
AO Racing also continued its partnership with TF Sport in the European Le Mans Series, contesting a second season, this time with Spike in LMP2. PJ Hyett, Dane Cameron, and Louis Deletraz captured four wins, secured the LMP2 PRO/AM championship, and celebrated victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in LMP2 PRO/AM, along with a third-place finish in the overall LMP2 class.