P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Herr scores redemption and STU gold at the Runoffs
At the 60th running of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at VIRginia International Raceway, the STU race was very different compared to last year. Unlike the rain-induced race stoppage in 2022, this year’s race went the full distance without any caution periods. Chip Herr, who narrowly missed out on a top spot in the previous Runoffs, emerged as the winner in his No. 18 Audi A4. The race started with Johan Schwartz in the lead, followed closely by Herr and Joe Moser. However, Herr slid wide in Turn 3, seemingly ending his fight. Mark Liller then took the lead from Schwartz on lap four. Moser made a move on Schwartz to take second, with Treakle in fourth. Liller initially pulled away, but Moser closed in and eventually took the lead on lap nine. Treakle also passed Schwartz to claim third. Meanwhile, Herr was steadily making his way through the field, passing Schwartz and setting his sights on Treakle. On the final lap, Moser made contact with Liller, spinning both cars. Herr capitalized on the opportunity and overtook Moser for the lead. With Herr in first, Liller in second, and Moser in third, the race concluded with Herr securing his first SCCA National Championship.
Source: Racer
