Cadillac Dominates Qualifying at IMSA Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN – Cadillac Racing secured a stunning 1-2-3 qualifying result at the IMSA Indianapolis event, capitalizing on a post-qualifying penalty issued to the #60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing ARX-06. This decision solidified the pole position for Jack Aitken in the #31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R, who expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance: “We had a strong car and clean qualifying session. I think we’re in a good place for the race.”
Qualifying Results Highlights:
- Pole Position: #31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R (Jack Aitken)
- 2nd Place: #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac (Nasr/Tandy)
- 3rd Place: #60 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac (Nasr/Tandy)
Keely Bosn, Cadillac Racing program manager, noted, “To take the first pole of the season and have all three Cadillacs qualify in the top three shows the strength and depth of our program.”
Championship Context:
Post-qualifying, points standings shifted significantly:
- GTP Championship: Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet now lead by 81 points over their Porsche Penske Motorsport teammates, Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy, an increase from 75 points.
- GTD PRO: Antonio García and Alexander Sims extended their lead over Albert Costa from 53 to 58 points.
- LMP2: Daniel Goldburg gained two points, reducing his deficit to the leaders to 105 points.
Supercars Star Broc Feeney Joins 75 Express
Kenny Habul expressed enthusiasm about Broc Feeney debuting in the #75 Express car, stating, “He’s always sort of on my radar. He’s found his rhythm.” Habul hopes to compete more extensively in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the SRO Intercontinental GT Challenge next season.
Aaron Jeansonne Secures First Porsche Carrera Cup Win
Aaron Jeansonne captured his first victory in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, leading every lap in his #24 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. This win makes him the seventh different race winner this season. Ryan Yardley finished second and extended his points lead over Riley Dickinson, who placed fourth.
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Sweep at Indianapolis
Danny Formal and Hampus Eriksson achieved a commanding sweep in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series, winning both races at Indianapolis. Formal clinched the Race 2 victory ahead of Jackson Lee and Trent Hindman, who took the Pro-Am class win. The race saw post-race penalties for overtaking infractions significantly shuffle the finishing order.
Safety Incidents and Future Outlook
The Lamborghini race was briefly halted by a safety car due to a multi-car crash involving Conrad Geis, Sean McAuliffe, and Dean Neuls. Fortunately, all drivers emerged safely.
As the series heads into the next rounds, the dynamics within each class will develop further, with contenders eyeing pivotal championship points in the remaining races of the season.
