P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Laurin Heinrich claimed pole position for ‘Rexy’ in the GTD Pro category for the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s 27th running of Petit Le Mans.
The final qualifying session at Road Atlanta was intense and exciting with perfect dry conditions. Although not yet the race, qualifying proved beneficial in terms of gaining points and starting near rivals in the combined GT field. The GTD Pro title showdown currently favors AO Racing’s Rexy #77 Porsche over Heart of Racing’s #23 Aston Martin. A combined grid of 32 GT3 cars, with some opting out to save tires for the final IMSA race of 2024. Despite a red flag and penalties, AO Racing secured their first GTD Pro pole position with a quick lap by Heinrich in the #77 Porsche. The race, set to start at 12.10pm local time, will determine the champions in the GTD and GTD Pro categories at Road Atlanta.
