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A pair of retirements in the GTP class has now effectively settled the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP title. With 133 points between the two Porsche Penske Motorsport teams coming into…
Two retirements in the GTP class have sealed the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP title, with a significant point difference between the two Porsche Penske Motorsport teams. Even with a possible points swing of 130 points, the No. 7, with drivers Felipe Nasr and Dane Cameron, would secure the championship by three points if finishing ninth. The race saw the PPM Porsche 963s leading, with Kevin Estre in the No. 6 ahead of Brendon Hartley. Despite a peculiar team decision during a full-course caution, the top three GTP cars were the only ones on the lead lap. Additional penalties were handed out, including a drive-through for the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. Riley Motorsports aimed to overtake Inter Europol, while the No. 88 Af Corse ORECA held second in GTD PRO. Forte Racing’s Misha Goikhberg claimed the GTD lead before the halfway mark, with an incident causing a full-course caution. Retirement occurred for Richard Westbrook due to power steering issues in the No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963.
