Taylor Replaces Lucas at Korthoff for Six Hours of the Glen
In a notable driver reshuffle ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, Mikey Taylor has been named the driver of the #32 Korthoff Competition Motors Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO, filling in for Seth Lucas. Taylor, the 2024 Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR Champion with ten career wins, is set to make his WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut.
Notably, the Korthoff Competition Motors website is currently down, and their Instagram account lacks recent updates. Despite this, the car still sports decals from Competition Motors and personal sponsor Motul as it took to the track for Practice 1.
Spike’s LMP2 Racing Team Commemorates Le Mans Win
AO Racing has enhanced its #99 ORECA LMP2 with an eye-catching gold tail, celebrating PJ Hyett, Dane Cameron, and Louis Deletraz’s LMP2 Pro/Am class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The modification aligns with the team’s red, white, and blue branding for their return to the U.S. at Watkins Glen.
Altzman Secures Pole for Michelin Pilot Challenge
Ford Performance Junior Team driver Jenson Altzman clinched the pole position for the Michelin Pilot Challenge LP Building Solutions 120 in the #13 McCumbee McAleer Racing with Aerosport Ford Mustang GT4. Having just returned from the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational, Altzman will share the drive with co-founder Chad McCumbee, who stepped in for Sam Paley due to budget constraints.
Paul Holton’s #46 Team TGM Aston Martin Vantage GT4 ‘EVO’ and Sean McAlister’s #39 CarBahn Racing BMW M4 GT4 EVO completed the top three. In TCR, Louis-Philippe Montour secured pole in the #93 MMG Honda Civic FL5 ahead of Celso Neto and Sam Baker.
The race is scheduled to begin Saturday at 11:40 AM ET and will be streamed live on the official IMSA YouTube channel.
Expansion in TCR: Baker Racing Adds Junqueira
Baker Racing has officially expanded to field a second Audi RS 3 LMS TCR for the Watkins Glen race, driven by Dean Baker and Brazilian driver Bruno Junqueira, marking his first major appearance in over six years. Junqueira will race alongside his previous protégé, showcasing a teamwork history that dates back to Baker’s 2019 IMSA season.
Dickinson Claims Victory in Carrera Cup Race 1
Riley Dickinson triumphed in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Race 1 at Watkins Glen, besting Ryan Yardley by 1.8 seconds. This marks Dickinson’s fourth win of the season, bolstering his lead in the championship. Alan Metni secured his first win in the Pro-Am class, while Scott Blind continued to dominate the Masters class with his sixth victory in seven races.
De La Torre and Bamber Prevail in Super Trofeo Race 1
In the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Race 1, Elias De La Torre and Will Bamber from TR3 Racing achieved their first seasonal win, finishing ahead of Al Morey and Jake Walker. Newly crowned champions Danny Formal and Hampus Eriksson experienced a setback, being penalized and finished 25th due to an unserved drive-through penalty.
Summary
The motorsports landscape at Watkins Glen is evolving, with driver changes and noteworthy performances impacting various series. As competition heats up, all eyes will be on the upcoming events, promising thrilling races across different divisions.
