American Josh Pierson Making History at 24 Hours of Le Mans

Win or lose this week, Josh Pierson will be etching his name in the 24 Hours of Le Mans record books.

When Pierson takes the wheel of the No. 23 United Autosports USA Oreca on Saturday during the 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Portland, Oregon native will become the youngest racer in the history of the race. Pierson will be 16 years, 188 days old on race day.

Matt McMurry, from Phoenix, set the record at 16 years, 202 days old when he raced at Le Mans in 2014. McMurry went on to become a two-time IMSA champion, winning overall season trophies in the LMP2 class in 2019 and the GTD class in 2020.

Pierson, who races full time in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship, got his first win of the weekend on Friday when Mercedes Racing CEO Zak Brown-led United Autosports USA announced that the team has re-signed Pierson for the 2023 WEC season.