Karen Gaillard is still gaining importance among the Iron Dames
The 100% female team continues to trust its young Swiss driver, Karen Gaillard. She will participate in the Daytona 24 Hours on January 25 and 26.
She joins the trio. For the 24 Hours of Daytona, the mythical pink car will be driven, as usual, by the three Iron Dames references: Rahel Frey, Sarah Bovy, and Michelle Gatting. But for the 2025 edition, Karen Gaillard will join them.
Switzerland’s 23-year-old will take part in this event for the first time, which counts towards the American endurance championship, IMSA. This announcement is a real promotion for the young woman, who continues to climb the ranks and is A true workaholic, according to her team manager at ANS Motorsport, in the Ultimate Cup.
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In Florida, she will have to adapt to a new car. Behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 this year in the Michelin Le Mans Cup and a Nova NP02 in the Ultimate Cup, she will be there aboard the Porsche 911 GT3 R.
« A dream come true
« A dream come true. I am so happy to announce that I will be participating in the next 24 Hours of Daytona race in January! It is such an honor to take part in this iconic race. I can’t wait, and I will give my best! Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity », reacted Karen Gaillard.
This announcement comes just a few days after becoming the Junior Porsche Carrera Cup France in 2025. This means that she will receive a grant of €40,000, a supply of Michelin tires, and the support of a partner Porsche Center for this French competition. The first female Junior will also benefit from personalized support with the championship’s official driver coach, Patrick Pilet.
