Circuit of The Americas: Brichacek and Workman Dominate IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
Austin, TX – A remarkable double victory unfolded at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) during the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, with Wyatt Brichacek and Westin Workman each claiming wins in both races on Saturday, as part of the NASCAR at COTA DuraMAX Grand Prix weekend.
In Race 1, Brichacek, starting from pole in the #30 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS P325, showcased commanding control, finishing 21.755 seconds ahead of teammate Titus Sherlock in the #95 Ligier. Óscar Tunjo secured the third spot in the #1 Gebhardt Motorsport Duqueine D08, further bolstering his lead in the LMP3 championship standings.
Post-race, Brichacek remarked, “I’m so happy to show the world how hard the team has been working. The car and the team are amazing; they just gave me what I needed.”
Race 2 unfolded five hours later, and Brichacek maintained his momentum, pulling away once again from the field, ultimately winning by a staggering 18.850 seconds. Sherlock finished in second, while Tunjo completed the P3 podium, securing his position at the top of the points standings with 1,300 points to Danny Soufi’s 1,090.
In the GSX class, Westin Workman continued his perfect record, winning for the fourth time this season in the #8 RAFA Racing Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2. Starting from pole, Workman led the race without any full-course cautions, finishing 24.490 seconds ahead of Courtney Crone in the #35 CarBahn Motorsports BMW M4 GT4 EVO.
Workman stated, “Our goal this year is to be undefeated in the series. I was using the race as a test session to prepare for the competitive environment ahead.”
Crone finished as the runner-up in both races, while Marc Austin earned another third-place finish in the #22 Mad Joker Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4, claiming Bronze Cup honors as well.
Race Results Highlights:
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Race 1 Podium:
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- Wyatt Brichacek (#30 Ligier JS P325)
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- Titus Sherlock (#95 Ligier JS P325)
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- Óscar Tunjo (#1 Duqueine D08)
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Race 2 Podium:
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- Wyatt Brichacek (#30 Ligier JS P325)
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- Titus Sherlock (#95 Ligier JS P325)
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- Óscar Tunjo (#1 Duqueine D08)
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Next on the calendar for the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge is the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from June 5-7, while the P3 class will compete next at Sebring International Raceway on March 8 for the inaugural IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge.
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