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The anticipated rain started 20 minutes before the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen reached halfway, throwing several strategies employed by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams ou…
The rain arrived unexpectedly 20 minutes before the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen reached halfway, disrupting the strategies of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams. Most cars initially stayed on slick tires, but as the rain intensified, they switched to wet tires and full energy. The No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport stayed out, leading the race until getting stuck with low fuel due to a crash. Various incidents occurred, including a spin by Zacharie Robichon and a collision with Gianmarco Levorato. Several cars faced challenges due to the weather conditions, with the No. 6 Porsche of Nick Tandy leading the race. Pit stops and penalties reshuffled the field, with teams like BMW facing setbacks but still maintaining a solid track position. Despite various challenges and incidents, the race continued with teams adjusting their strategies to navigate the changing conditions.