Zach Veach has had an incredible professional auto racing journey. He climbed the open wheel ladder system and made it all the way to the NTT IndyCar Series. After three seasons with Andretti Autosport, Veach transitioned to the Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 GTD program in IMSA (International Motor Sports Asscociation) and is adapting well to his new “office.” In this interview he talks about his journey and transition into “tin tops” as well as how he prepares for his race weekends.

Zach now finds that part of being an IMSA driver is communicating with your team and co-driver on the radio other than in the cockpit. Zach’s co-driver this year is Frankie Montecalvo.

Zach now finds that part of being an IMSA driver is communicating with your team and co-driver on the radio rather than in the cockpit. Zach’s co-driver this year is Frankie Montecalvo.

There’s never a dull moment in the GTD class! Here, Veach is being chased by the GTD Porsche of Katherine Legge/Rob Ferriol and the Mustang Sampling DPi Cadillac.

After qualifying ninth in the most competitive IMSA class, the team was looking forward to a good result, but a puncture on the pace lap led to an unscheduled pit stop to change tires. The team soldiered on to finish 13^th. Veach is shown here still holding off the GTD Porsche. Interview and photos by Larry Mason