DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bryan Herta Autosport, in partnership with PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports, announced Jonathan Woolridge has joined the organization as an Official Test and Development Driver for its IMSA LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) program.
Woolridge will be fully embedded with the Bryan Herta Autosport / PR1 operation beginning with the Rolex 24 At Daytona, marking the start of an expanded role that includes race-weekend integration, engineering collaboration, and an intensive in-season testing program throughout the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
A Canadian prototype standout, Woolridge brings extensive IMSA experience, having competed in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge in LMP3 (Le Mans Prototype 3) machinery with multiple race wins and podium finishes, including victories at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Circuit of The Americas. He has built a strong reputation within IMSA demonstrating pace, consistency, and detailed technical feedback across premier North American endurance racing venues.
Bryan Herta, Team Principal, Bryan Herta Autosport:
“In his role as Official Test and Development Driver, Woolridge will work closely with the team’s engineering group to support car development, data analysis, and performance optimization, contributing both on and off the track as the program pursues competitive excellence in the LMP2 category. Adding Jonathan and Fortress (Technology) to our program further strengthens our team and is another step in our growth.”
Jonathan Woolridge:
“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. The 2026 LMP2 field is going to be competitive, so I am eager to add value to the team from day one. Being part of this program is a true honor, and it means a great deal to have the support of fellow Canadians like Fortress Technology. Together this journey has already been very exciting, and it feels like we’re only just getting started.”