Pfaff Motorsports announced its participation in the full season of the 2020 Canadian TCC, fielding an Audi RS 3 LMS car that will be driven by 17-year-old Canadian Zachary Vanier.
The announcement comes following Canada/USA border complications as a result of COVID-19, which has rendered the Canadian-based team unable to participate in the ongoing IMSA Michelin Challenge for the time being.
Pfaff Motorsports team manager Steve Bortolotti said: “Unfortunately crossing the border isn’t an easy thing for us to do because of our quarantine measures in Canada. I think we’re making the most out of a difficult situation. Racing in the CTCC is a great opportunity to give a young driver – who showed extremely well in karting and F1600 – a chance to work with a pro team and get experience with a great driver coach and engineer.”
Vanier’s successes have followed him throughout his young career, with 17 podiums in 18 races during the 2019 F1600 Canadian championship.
“Racing for Pfaff is a very big step in my career,” Vanier said. “I’m very thankful to be able to race with this team – it’s a great group and everybody is just positive and friendly, so coming in here felt like home right away, which has made everything a lot easier. I’m definitely coming in with some pretty high goals. We want to win the championship – that’s where my sights are set.”
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