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Richard Westbrook, of the #85 JDC Miller MotorSports Porsche 963, expressed his frustrations about racing in downtown Detroit after the sprint event was characterised by various collisions. For the first time, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship hosted a new Detroit circuit based in downtown as opposed to the Belle Isle location of past instances. Both […]
For the first time, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship held a new Detroit circuit downtown instead of the usual Belle Isle location. Both the IMSA and IndyCar events were filled with collisions and contact, leading to five caution periods in the 100-minute race. The chaotic race saw #31 Cadillac driver Jack Aitken collide with Westbrook, prompting Aitken to receive a drive-through penalty. Aitken criticized the track, stating it was unsuitable for racing prototypes in the top GTP class, likening it to a bumper car experience. Looking ahead, Aitken expressed anticipation for Watkins Glen, highlighting it as a superior circuit. Despite struggling for competitive pace, Westbrook and teammate Tijmen van der Helm navigated the challenging 90-degree corners in their #85 Porsche at the Detroit circuit. Moving forward, IMSA aims to continue the WeatherTech season with the 6 Hours of the Glen, following the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the third endurance race of the 2024 schedule.
