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Ten years on from his first victory in IMSA competition at Laguna Seca, and with he and driving partner Sebastien Bourdais on a roll, Renger van der Zande is looking forward to returning to Weather…
Ten years after his first IMSA victory at Laguna Seca, Renger van der Zande and his teammate Sebastien Bourdais are excited to race in the Motul Course de Monterey this weekend. Van der Zande has a strong connection to Laguna Seca, achieving victories there in the past, making it a favorite track for him. He first won in the LMPC class in 2014 and again in 2017 with Marc Goossens in a Ligier LMP2.
Winning at Laguna Seca holds special significance for van der Zande, especially the challenges like passing from last to first last year. He recalls fond memories, like his mom being there on Mother’s Day when he won. Despite some mishaps, like a loose harness causing a spin at the Corkscrew, the track remains special to him.
Van der Zande appreciates Laguna Seca’s unique features, such as elevation changes and banked corners, creating a fun and challenging experience for drivers. Looking ahead, he aims to continue his success from Sebring to Long Beach, where they clinched a victory, marking his 20th win in IMSA competition.
