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As it begins, so it ends as polesitters Jagger Jones and Jesse Lazare led every lap in their respective classes in race one of Saturday’s IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge doubleheader at the Gran…
In the first race of Saturday’s IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge doubleheader at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Jagger Jones and Jesse Lazare led every lap in their respective classes as polesitters. Jones secured the Le Mans Prototype 3 (P3) win, with a 4.637s lead over Steven Aghakhani, who had a strong race following his earlier victories at Daytona International Speedway. Despite encountering challenges, Jones managed to maintain his lead and secure the win, expressing his focus on the upcoming race. The race saw intense battles, with Jonathan Woolridge and Alex Kirby also making significant moves during the event. Lazare emerged victorious in his class, facing stiff competition from rivals as the race progressed.