Ben Keating

Ben Keating hails from the USA, where he grew up in an entrepreneurial family involved in the commercial vehicle and auto dealership business. His path into motorsport did not follow the classic karting career from childhood, but rather emerged from a later passion for fast cars, which he developed through amateur and club racing. This background outside typical junior driver programs shaped his style: pragmatic, determined, and with a keen sense for the racing business as a whole, not just the driving itself.

From North American club series, Keating worked his way up continuously. Through sprint and endurance formats in GT vehicles, he accumulated the experience that eventually led him to the major GT3 and GTD categories. There he established himself as a versatile gentleman driver, competing in both North American championships and internationally at endurance classics. The jump to the FIA WEC was a logical continuation of this progression for him, supported by years of experience in competitive GT fields.

Among the greatest successes of his career is his achievement in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup in the GTD class, which established him as one of the most consistent GT drivers of his generation in North America. Over the years, he also built a reputation for regularly competing for podium finishes in endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Daytona and similar classics. This consistency across different teams and vehicle classes made him a sought-after figure in international GT racing.

For the 2026 season, Ben Keating remains committed to GT endurance racing and continues to compete in the FIA WEC, where he relies on his long-standing experience in tight GT3 fields. The goal is to build on previous successes with consistent results and hold his own in an increasingly crowded field. His focus is clearly on class wins and solid points accumulation throughout the entire season, while at the same time continuing to develop his role as an experienced mentor within his team.