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Motorsport Week resumes the second half of a two-part feature which reviews an exciting 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
This feature highlights the last five races of the thrilling campaign, focusing on Paul Miller Racing’s rise, IMSA’s return to the Brickyard, and the dramatic season finale at Petit Le Mans. Except for the season finale at Road Atlanta, these races were mostly 2-hour-and-40-minute sprint races. With championship titles at stake, race results became more crucial than ever. The seventh round saw GTD and GTD Pro cars participating, with Ross Gunn putting the Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage on pole. After a pitstop delay, Gunn had to make a comeback but eventually reclaimed the lead and defended it to the finish. Aston Martin also claimed victory in the GTD category. The Road America race featured a close qualifying battle between Wehrlen Engineering Cadillac and Porsche Penske, with Campbell ultimately starting in pole position. It was a challenging race for Campbell and teammate Felipe Nasr to convert their position into a win, but they successfully held off their competitors. In GTD Pro, Corvette’s winning chances were hindered by a drive-through penalty, allowing Aston Martin to take the lead and win. The race concluded with intense moments as Tom Blomqvist from Meyer Shank Racing chased down Felipe Nasr from Penske Porsche.
