P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kenton Koch pulled off the winning pass heading into the white flag lap and went on to take a narrow 1.682s margin of victory over James French to win Saturday’s inaugural HSR Prototype Challenge p…
Kenton Koch made a winning pass on the final lap to secure victory in the HSR Prototype Challenge race, finishing 1.682s ahead of James French, with Jon Field as co-driver in the No. 37 Ligier JS P3. French and Alex Koreiba claimed second place, while John Reisman and Eric Curran finished third in the two-hour race. The competition was intense from the start, with Field leading the race before Koch took over and showcased excellent driving skills. One Motorsports’ strategic pit stops played a crucial role in the No. 37’s comeback after falling 30 seconds behind the leader. Koch’s impressive performance, including the fastest lap, set the stage for a dramatic last-lap battle with French. Despite French’s efforts, Koch’s pass on the penultimate lap secured the win, marking a thrilling conclusion to the race.
