P1racenews AI automatic summary:
GM brands locked out the front row in both classes for IMSA’s Sports Car Classic in Detroit, with Action Express Cadillac’s Earl Bamber on pole in GTP with a 1:05.313. His Cadillac teammate for Wayne Taylor Racing, Louis Deletraz, took second, with Acura’s Nick Yelloly third. The first GTP time faster than the GTD Pros […]
“GM brands dominated the front row in both classes for IMSA’s Sports Car Classic in Detroit, with Earl Bamber from Action Express Cadillac securing pole position in GTP with a time of 1:05.313. His teammate, Louis Deletraz, followed in second place, while Acura’s Nick Yelloly finished third.
The GTP competition saw Filipe Albuquerque from Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac as the first to outpace GTD Pros, but it was Earl Bamber who ultimately set the fastest time of 1:05.313 in a Cadillac.
After a few lead changes, Bamber managed to reclaim the top spot with a quick lap time, followed closely by Deletraz and Yelloly. However, Porsche faced setbacks with both Kevin Estre and Felipe Nasr encountering issues at turn 1, resulting in Estre starting at the back of the GTP field.
Despite challenges, Bamber secured pole position with Deletraz in second and Yelloly in third, showcasing Cadillac and GM’s dominance. Corvette also claimed the front row in Detroit, while GTD Pro saw Corvette and Lexus drivers battling for pole position. Alexander Sims in the #3 Pratt Miller Corvette clinched pole with a time of 1:09.354.”
“Overall, the session was filled with intense competition, lead changes, and unexpected challenges across both classes, setting the stage for an exciting Sports Car Classic in Detroit.”
