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Although the 2024 GT America powered by AWS championship is nearing the closing stages of the season, the intensity continues to rise, especially as tight battles resulted in a dramatic turn of eve…
The 2024 GT America championship, powered by AWS, is reaching its climax with intense battles unfolding at Barber Motorsports Park. Justin Rothberg seemed poised for victory in race one but was overtaken by Jason Daskalos on the final lap, shaking up the podium order in the SRO3 class. Isaac Sherman dominated the GT4 class, leading from start to finish unchallenged.
In SRO3, Rothberg and O’Connell fought for the lead, while Daskalos surged through the field with impressive speed. Daskalos’s strategic overtakes eventually propelled him into the lead, claiming the win after a last-lap clash with Rothberg. O’Connell’s puncture derailed his race, allowing Daskalos to reclaim the championship lead heading into the next event.
Meanwhile, Sherman cruised to victory in the GT4 class, extending his lead throughout the race. Swearingin and Newell completed the podium in GT4, maintaining their positions from the start. Sherman’s dominant performance solidified his position as the driver to beat in the class.