P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nick Yelloly and Renger van der Zande won from pole in IMSA’s Detroit race, but contrary to the results, they had to work for the victory.
Nick Yelloly and Renger van der Zande secured victory for Acura and Meyer Shank Racing in the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic at Detroit, beating the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac and #6 Porsche Penske car.
Yelloly started the race from pole position but faced tough competition, slipping to fourth place at one point before regaining the lead.
While Yelloly maintained the lead ahead of his teammate Tom Blomqvist, the race featured intense battles among British drivers and frequent position changes.
The race saw strategic pit stops and position swaps among drivers, with Yelloly pitting from the lead midway through the race.
Ultimately, van der Zande executed a decisive pass to take the lead in the final moments, clinching the win in General Motors’ and Cadillac’s hometown.
The race concluded with van der Zande in first, followed by rivals R. Taylor, Jaminet, Nasr, Eng, Braun, and Wittmann in the top positions.
