P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Long Beach IMSA: Derani takes pole for Cadillac by 0.009s, then wrecks
Derani set the fastest lap time of 1m11.388s in his #31 Action Express-run Cadillac V-Series.R at the Long Beach temporary circuit. The GTP class is using Michelin’s soft-compound tire for the first time outside of Daytona night running, resulting in slower times compared to last year’s qualifying on harder rubber. Nick Yelloly in the #25 RLL BMW M Hybrid took second place just 0.009s behind Derani’s time. Despite Derani’s best efforts to improve his time, he ultimately crashed at Turn 9 but managed to avoid any penalties by quickly removing his car from the tyrewall. Parker Thompson led the GTD class with a lap of 1m17.357s in the #89 Lexus RC F, ahead of Frankie Montecalvo in second place. The 100-minute race at Long Beach is scheduled to begin at 1:35pm local time on Saturday.
