Parker Kligerman stepped away from full-time racing after the Xfinity Series finale at Phoenix, but he will continue to compete in select events. One of these events will help him fulfill a dream.
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According to a Tuesday announcement, Kligerman and Big Machine Racing will team up with Forte Racing so they can compete in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. The veteran driver/pit reporter will be one of four drivers of the No. 78 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2.
Big Machine Racing and Forte Racing did not provide the full driver lineup in the announcement. However, the teams revealed that veteran IMSA competitor Misha Goikhberg will join Kligerman for the prestigious endurance race.
"I've often talked about how much (team owner Scott Borchetta) and I love all forms of motorsports," Kligerman said in a statement. "Over the past few years driving for Big Machine, it's been amazing getting to know him and sharing that passion. When we realized my full-time driving career was coming to an end, we started wondering what cool motorsports adventures we could tackle together.
"At the top of that list was the Rolex 24! I've dreamed of competing in this race my whole life, and I can't thank Scott and Big Machine Spiked Coolers enough for making this happen.
"Forte Racing is a top-tier organization that's always at the front in IMSA competition. I'm excited to get up to speed in the coming weeks and do my part to help us race for the win — and, of course, a Rolex!"
Kligerman spent the last two seasons with Big Machine Racing while competing in the Xfinity Series. He made the playoffs in both seasons while accruing 13 total top-five finishes and 33 total top-10s.
Nick Sanchez will take over as the full-time driver of the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in 2025, but Kligerman will continue to have a relationship with the single-car team. It will just take on a new form.
Big Machine Racing is not the only NASCAR organization taking on the Rolex 24. Trackhouse Racing also announced last week that it will compete in the GT Daytona Pro Class while joining forces with TF Sport. Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch will represent Trackhouse Racing as they join a driver lineup featuring Scott McLaughlin and Ben Keating.
