Two-time Rolex winner Kamui Kobayashi is back after a two-year absence required because he competes in a Toyota in the World Endurance Championship and it was a conflict of interest to run in IMSA.
Since 2023 23XI has had part-time Open entries for Corey Heim, Kamui Kobayashi, and Travis Pastrana with varying degrees of success. “I just think it reeks of desperation,” Hamlin said.