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It was a day for first-time winners in GTD PRO and GTD. Conquest Racing, in only its second GTD PRO outing, took victory with Daniel Serra and Giacomo Altoe. In GTD, it was Turner Motorsport with t…
Conquest Racing secured their first victory in GTD PRO with Daniel Serra and Giacomo Altoe, and Turner Motorsport claimed the top spot in GTD with the No. 96 BMW M4 GT3. This win also marked the first victory for Patrick Gallagher, who joined Turner Motorsport at the start of the 2023 season. Conquest Racing made a strong comeback with their GTD Ferrari 296 GT3 and added Daniel Serra to their GTD PRO lineup at Detroit, running two cars for the first time. The team’s strategic decision to stay out during a yellow flag helped them secure the win, marking their first victory since 2012. Daniel Serra mentioned that they did not expect to be contenders for the win, but the team’s strategy and performance exceeded their expectations. Giacomo Altoe expressed his joy at winning his first race in only his third start, highlighting the excellent teamwork and strategy that contributed to their success. The race also saw a late charge from Paul Miller Racing’s Bryan Sellers, but Serra managed to defend his position and finish with a 1.873s lead over the BMW.
