Manny Franco Is Set to Return Behind the Wheel of the No. 34 Ferrari 296 GT3
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – After a competitive debut season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class, Conquest Racing has its entry confirmed to return for the 2025 season.
Conquest Racing with Ferrari will once again field the No. 34 Corsa Horizon Ferrari 296 GT3. Manny Franco is set to return for his second full season as a driver, with the remainder of the lineup to be announced at a later date.
The No. 34 Ferrari is fourth in the GTD standings with two races remaining in the 2024 season. The team opened with an impressive third-place finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona and added a second-place result at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
Franco has shown significant development during his time with Conquest Racing. With his first full IMSA season nearing completion, the Wisconsin native looks forward to leveraging his gained experience as he embarks on another campaign with the team in 2025.
“I’m thrilled to return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for another season with Conquest Racing,” Franco said. “We’ve achieved some great results this year, and our goal is to end the season on a high, building momentum for 2025. Our focus is always on improvement, and we aim to consistently compete for podiums and wins.”
Conquest team owner Eric Bachelart is eager to embark on a second season with Franco and the No. 34 Ferrari.
“When Manny and Conquest Racing decided to join the WeatherTech series, we knew we needed one year to learn and another to win,” he said. “I’m thrilled to have the chance to build on everything we’ve learned this year. Our results have exceeded expectations, but we’re committed to improving even more with the goal of winning.”