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WeatherTech Racing acquired their fourth IMSA GTD Pro victory this year, having started with a victory at the 24 Hours
The Proton-run #79 Mercedes-AMG won their fourth Petit Le Mans, securing the team’s history-making victory. Although they couldn’t catch up to the GTD Pro championship winners, the #14 Vasser Sullivan team, the #79 emerged as the Endurance Cup title winner with 42 points. The #14 Lexus RC F faced misfortune when Ben Barnicoat caused major front-end damage during the race. The #3 Corvette, initially leading under Tommy Milner’s control, retired due to transmission issues right before the finish line. The WeatherTech Racing/Proton team celebrated their success, acknowledging the MacNeil family’s efforts in building the project and expressing gratitude for winning Daytona, Petit Le Mans, and two sprint races. In the end, it was an amazing season for the team, culminating in a first-ever Petit Le Mans win for Maro Engel.
Source: Motorsport Week
