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If you watched Race 1 of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Circuit of The Americas this past weekend, then the finish will have left you wondering: “How on earth did this happen?̶…
The finish of Race 1 at the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at Circuit of The Americas left everyone wondering how it happened as the two Gebhardt Intralogistics Motorsports’ Duqueine D08s ran out of fuel simultaneously. This unexpected turn of events saw Jonathan Woolridge and MLT Motorsports seizing the victory. The Gebhardt team faced a rare double fuel miscalculation due to a malfunction in their newly purchased refueling system. The incident was both painful and humorous, but ultimately Valentino Catalano was able to clinch the win in the second race, extending his lead in the LMP3 drivers’ championship. Despite the mishap, the team showed strong performance throughout the weekend, and they are now focused on preparing for the upcoming Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course race in three months. Karl Jennings, the team manager, expressed satisfaction with their overall sporting achievement and aims to overcome the past challenges in the next race weekend.
