Random Vandals Racing will be compete full-time in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series in 2026 with a pair of M4 GT4 EVOs and a strong driver lineup, including factory driver and living legend Bill Auberlen. It will be Auberlen’s first full season in Michelin Pilot Challenge since 2022, when he drove for Turner Motorsport.
Works driver Auberlen and BMW Brand Ambassador Samantha Tan will pair up in the #38 M4 GT4 EVO in a partnership between ST Racing and Random Vandals Racing, under the name ST Racing by Random Vandals Racing. Auberlen is the winningest driver in BMW history and Tan has proven to be very competitive in both GT4 and GT3 cars. “I’m incredibly excited to step into the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class for the 2026 season,” said Tan. “It’s one of the most competitive GT4 championships in North America, and it feels like the right challenge at this point in my career. Being able to share the car with Bill Auberlen makes this opportunity even more special—he’s a true BMW legend and having the chance to learn from his experience while pushing together at the front is something I’m really looking forward to.”
Auberlen and Tan will be joined in the GS class by the #92 Random Vandals Racing M4 GT4 EVO of Robert Megennis and Nicky Hays. Megennis has prior experience in the series in a BMW with Turner Motorsport, and Hays is the recipient of the 2026-27 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship. “I have known Rob for a while, so I am really pleased to finally get him in a Vandals car,” said Team Principal Paul Sparta. “We are chuffed to have Nicky as Rob’s teammate. Nicky put in some great drives last year in Lamborghini Super Trofeo, so I can’t wait to see how Rob and Nicky will go in our M4. Fast is my expectation.”
The Random Vandals Racing entries bring more BMW representation into the Michelin Pilot Challenge series in 2026, with the season opener at Daytona on January 23rd. We also expect that Random Vandals Racing will be competing in the SRO GT4 America championship with the M4 GT4 EVO in 2026 as well, in addition to the IMSA program.
—David Haueter
[Photos courtesy Random Vandals Racing]
