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Alexander Sims, driver of the #3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the GTD Pro class, confirmed that Mike Rockenfeller apologised for his opening lap contact during the IMSA Sportscar Weekend. The GTD Pro winner of the previous Canadian Tire Motorsport Park round confirmed that the #64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports GT3 driver apologised for his mistake after […]
The GTD Pro winner of the previous round at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has confirmed that the #64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports GT3 driver apologized for his mistake, acknowledging that it was an error when he outbraked himself into Turn 3 and made contact with the #3 Corvette. Despite the incident that put Sims into the gravel trap, track marshals swiftly aided the British driver back onto the track, allowing him to continue at the back of the field. Sims mentioned that Mike Rockenfeller came to offer his apology, emphasizing that there was no ill intent behind the incident, just a racing error that happens to all drivers. Despite finishing in fifth place after starting on the front row, Sims appreciated the Corvette’s durability and the recovery crew’s quick assistance, recognizing the possibility of the race ending for them at that point. The #4 Corvette, starting on pole, maintained its position in GTD Pro, but faced challenges with strategy and a slow pit stop. Both Corvettes continued in the race, with the #3 car also impacted by the Turn 3 incident. The #64 Ford Mustang required repairs to the right-front suspension, demonstrating the team’s quick actions to replace the lower control arm. In the end, Sims and Garcia secured fifth place, while the #4 Corvette finished in sixth, unable to convert their pole position into a victory as Conquest Racing, Paul Miller Racing, and Heart of Racing led the GTD Pro pack.
