GT World Challenge America: Ellis and Bell Secure Pole Positions at Road America
Philip Ellis captured pole position for Race 1 of the GT World Challenge America at Road America, driving the #91 Regulator Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3. He clocked a fastest qualifying lap of 2:03.777, maintaining his strong momentum with four consecutive poles since the Circuit of the Americas. Michai Stephens of JMF Motorsports qualified second with a time of 2:04.208, leading the Pro class and placing him ahead of championship contenders RS1 and Random Vandals Racing.
In a competitive field, Alex Sedgwick, piloting the #18 RS1 Porsche 911 GT3 R, secured third place, followed closely by Kenton Koch in the #99 Random Vandals Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO, the current Pro points leader. Notably, Justin Rothberg qualified fifth in the #29 Turner Motorsport BMW, second among the Pro-Am entries.
For Race 2, Matthew Bell claimed pole in the #11 DXDT Racing Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, achieving a top time of 2:03.527, while Mikaël Grenier qualified second for JMF Motorsports, recording a 2:03.827. Aaron Telitz placed third in the #88 Archangel Motorsports McLaren, highlighting the competitive nature of the field.
The race starts at 3:15 PM CT today, promising intense action on the track as teams vie for critical championship points.
Qualifying Results Summary:
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Qualifying 1:
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- Philip Ellis (#91 Regulator Racing Mercedes-AMG) – 2:03.777
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- Michai Stephens (#34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG) – 2:04.208
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- Alex Sedgwick (#18 RS1 Porsche) – 2:04.123
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- Kenton Koch (#99 Random Vandals BMW) – 2:04.396
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- Justin Rothberg (#29 Turner Motorsport BMW) – 2:04.751
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- Qualifying 2:
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- Matthew Bell (#11 DXDT Racing Corvette) – 2:03.527
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- Mikaël Grenier (#34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG) – 2:03.827
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- Aaron Telitz (#88 Archangel McLaren) – 2:04.207
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- Tom Sargent (#32 GMG Racing Porsche) – 2:04.400
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- Robby Foley (#29 Turner Motorsport BMW) – 2:04.685
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Upcoming Race:
- Race 1, 3:15 PM CT today.
