In 2027 the New Hampshire-based outfit Turner Motorsport will embark on its 30th season of professional competition, keeping its exclusive tie-up with BMW alive and unveiling a full-season driver pairing that blends experience with fresh momentum. The team will contest the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the GTD class behind the #96 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, a car that embodies the latest GT3 evolution from the German marque.
Full-season driver lineup: Foley and Walker reunite
Long-time squad member Robby Foley returns for his tenth year with Turner and his ninth as a full-time GTD competitor. Foley, a BMW M Works driver, entered 2026 fresh from a dominant campaign in which he secured his fourth Turner title by winning the Indianapolis 8 Hour and clinching the Pro championship in GT World Challenge America, while also finishing runner-up in the IMSA GTD standings. “I’m really looking forward to the 2027 season,” Foley said. “It’s exciting to have Jake back in the car after a year away from the team. We made significant improvements to our package in 2026, and I’m eager to convert that momentum into more podiums.”
Beside him, Jake Walker steps up from his previous role as Turner’s IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup driver in 2024 and 2025 to a full-season co-driver slot. Walker impressed during his endurance stints, most notably by securing a second-place podium at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2024, contributing to Turner’s runner-up finish in the GTD championship that year. In 2025 he helped the team capture a team-best fifth place at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and added nine victories to a runner-up campaign in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge GTDX title. “I’m really excited to be back with Turner Motorsport and BMW Motorsport for the 2027 season,” Walker explained. “I’ve learned a tremendous amount during my first full-time IMSA season, and I’m excited to bring that experience back to the team.”
Team principal Will Turner underscored the importance of Walker’s growth, stating, “I’m happy to have Jake Walker back in our GTD car, this time as Robby’s full-season co-driver. Jake really impressed me as our endurance driver when he ran with us in 2024 and 2025. He and Robby are going to be championship contenders for sure.” The duo will be supported by a sought-after, funded Silver-rated driver for the endurance rounds of the Michelin Endurance Cup, a move designed to keep the program financially robust while adding fresh talent to the roster.
Three decades of partnership and ambition
Turner Motorsport first appeared on a race-track in 1998, when founder Will Turner piloted a BMW 328is in the Speedvision World Challenge Touring Car Championship. The squad migrated to GT competition in 2010 and, since then, has accumulated more than 700 race starts and 13 championship titles across both IMSA and the SRO-run GT World Challenge series. The long-standing alliance with BMW and the suspension specialist H&R Special Springs has been a cornerstone of that success, providing the technical backing that fuels the team’s continual evolution.
Looking ahead, the 2027 campaign represents both a celebration and a platform for future growth. The #96 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, equipped with the newest aerodynamics and powertrain refinements, is expected to be the fastest BMW ever fielded in GTD. With Foley’s proven championship pedigree, Walker’s renewed endurance expertise, and a potential Silver-rated endurance specialist, Turner aims to convert the lessons of a “disappointing ending” in 2026 into a title-contending season. As the team marks its third decade of racing, the blend of heritage, technology, and driver talent sets the stage for what could become another landmark year in the annals of American sports car racing.
