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The WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 evolved into a two-car battle for Grand Sport (GS) class honors in Round 3 of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The two-hour contest at the iconic Cali…
The WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 in Round 3 of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge turned into a tight battle in the Grand Sport class. The No. 28 RS1 Porsche driven by Stevan McAleer and Trent Hindman took the lead with a quicker pit stop. However, Jesse Lazare in the No. 69 Motorsports in Action McLaren passed Hindman with 28 minutes left, securing the win by a narrow margin. The top runners were well ahead, as the third-place Winward Racing Mercedes was 16 seconds behind after 75 laps. Lazare praised the McLaren’s performance on the track, highlighting its gear ratios and power delivery. De Quesada and Lazare celebrated their victory in the prestigious race, while Hindman accepted the second-place finish graciously, acknowledging the team’s effort. Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor continued their winning streak in the TCR category with their third consecutive victory in the No. 17 Unitronic/JDC-Mille.
