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Long Beach IMSA: Cadillac scores 1-2 in action-packed sprint race
Chip Ganassi Racing’s Bourdais and van der Zande executed a ‘no tires’ pit strategy to outsmart the Action Express-run Cadillac V-Series.R of Derani and Aitken, securing a 1-2 finish at the 1.968-mile temporary circuit. Despite crashing during qualifying, Derani started from pole position and led the field ahead of Bourdais. Tandy, in the Porsche Penske Motorsport 963, ran fourth, with Jordan Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque close behind. The race saw intense battles and a full-course yellow due to accidents in the GTD class. Significant tire strategy played out during the pit stops, ultimately leading to van der Zande claiming victory over Aitken. The race concluded with van der Zande maintaining the lead, showcasing the importance of strategic decision-making in motor racing events.
