AMR and IMSA Announce Multi-Year Partnership Extension to Advance Motorsports Safety

American Medical Response (AMR) and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) have entered into a renewed multi-year partnership. This ongoing collaboration will further enhance motorsports safety, honor first responders, and support the nationwide recruitment of emergency medical professionals.

Since 2019, the AMR Safety Team, a division of Global Medical Response has been an essential presence at IMSA events, providing rapid-response emergency medical services and expert care to drivers, teams, and fans. The renewed partnership introduces exciting new programs for 2026, including digital promotion of pivotal first responder events and exclusive experiences for local emergency professionals at IMSA races. Combined with branded safety vehicles showcased trackside and in IMSA broadcasts, these efforts shine a spotlight on the lifesaving expertise and commitment of AMR’s elite professionals while raising the bar for motorsports safety.

“This expanded partnership truly reflects our shared vision for the future of motorsports medicine,” said Brandon Huddleston, Vice President of IMSA Partnership Marketing and Business Development. “By highlighting the dedication and talent of the AMR Safety Team, we celebrate their remarkable service and strengthen the ability to recruit and inspire the next generation of exceptional first responders.”

Connor Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Event Medical & Special Services for Global Medical Response, added, “We are excited to welcome new clinicians to both the AMR Safety Team and our broader organization. Joining AMR means embarking on a thrilling career that saves lives in high-stakes environments, all while being part of a nationwide team united by excellence in emergency medicine.”

This joint effort demonstrates the unwavering commitment of AMR and IMSA to advancing motorsports medicine and supporting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals across the country, setting new standards for safety at every racing event.

“Renewing our partnership with IMSA is a testament to GMR’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of motorsports medicine and emergency services – both on the track and in the communities we serve,” Fitzpatrick continued. “These inspiring initiatives will be key in recruiting and recognizing the extraordinary first responders who make up the AMR Safety Team and our workforce of more than 30,000 nationwide.”

The AMR Safety Team stands as the gold standard in motorsports emergency response, distinguished by their rigorous training in trauma care, rapid incident management, vehicle extrication, and fire suppression. Every team member draws on deep experience in high-pressure situations and advanced certifications, empowering them to make swift, informed decisions that safeguard drivers and fans. Their seamless collaboration with race officials, local EMS, and track staff ensures comprehensive and effective care whenever seconds matter most.

American Medical Response, Inc., America’s leading provider of emergency medical services, provides mobile healthcare in 40 states and the District of Columbia. More than 28,000 AMR paramedics, EMTs, RNs and other professionals work together to care for more than 4.8 million patients nationwide each year in critical, emergency and non-emergency situations. For more information about AMR, visit www.amr.net or on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMR is part of Global Medical Response, the largest air and ground emergency medical service provider in the United States. With 34,000 team members, the organization reaches more than 61% of the U.S. population, providing emergency medical care to 5.5 million patients annually and performing a critical intervention every 91 seconds. For over two decades, GMR’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has partnered with FEMA, DHS, HHS, state agencies, and private partners to deliver rapid, life-saving services during large-scale disasters, acts of terrorism, and public health emergencies, deploying over 80 times across all 10 FEMA regions. Its family of solutions includes ambulance EMS provider American Medical Response (AMR), as well as multiple air EMS organizations including Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH Air Medical Services, Guardian Flight, Med-Trans Corporation, and AirMed International. For additional information, visit GMR at www.globalmedicalresponse.com, or on Facebook and LinkedIn.

The International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the sanctioning body of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. IMSA also sanctions the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), as well as five one-make series: Ferrari Challenge North America, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin, Mustang Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup North America. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. This partnership enables selected IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information, please visit IMSA.com, and follow IMSA on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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