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An impeccable final pit stop timing was behind Era Motorsport’s leap to LMP2 winning contention at the 12 Hours of
Connor Zilisch, Dwight Merriman, and Ryan Dalziel emerged victorious at the 12 Hours of Sebring, following their win at the 24 Hours of Daytona in January. Notably, the team made a strong push for the lead in the final hour, benefitting from their rivals’ earlier challenges in the LMP2 class. Zilisch, who brought the #18 car across the finish line, expressed gratitude for the team’s trust and strategic support from Scott Besst and Nico Brisseau. A puncture by the GTP leader caused debris to block the #18’s radiators, forcing an unplanned pit stop that dropped Era Motorsport from first to tenth. Two caution periods in the final hour necessitated a pass-around procedure to keep the LMP2 contenders close, with the team’s decisive pit stop propelling them from eighth to first in class. Zilisch’s strategic fuel-saving tactics allowed him to reclaim the lead after the final stop and secure the win, solidifying Era Motorsport’s standing as a top LMP2 team as Dwight Merriman prepares for his final year in the class.
