What caused the red flags in the practice sessions?
Incidents included contact between cars and mechanical issues, such as the No. 99 AO Racing Oreca stopping on track with smoke.
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Aitken Leads Watkins Glen Practice Sessions
Jack Aitken led both practice sessions for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Watkins Glen, setting the fastest time in the No. 31 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R. The sessions saw multiple red flags and close competit...
Key Insights
- Jack Aitken topped both practice sessions, showcasing strong pace for Action Express Racing.
- Multiple red flags disrupted both sessions due to incidents and mechanical issues.
- Competition is tight across GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD classes, with different leaders in each.
- Several teams faced penalties for track limits violations and other infringements.
In-Depth Analysis
The first practice session saw Jack Aitken setting a time of 1:34.584 in the No. 31 Cadillac, closely followed by Nick Yelloly in the No. 93 Acura and Tom Blomqvist in the No. 60 Acura. The session was interrupted by two red flags, one caused by the No. 74 ORECA and another by the No. 8 Tower Motorsports ORECA.
The second practice session had Aitken again on top with a time of 1:33.865, with Ricky Taylor in the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac just behind. This session also experienced red flags due to contact between the No. 04 CrowdStrike by APR Oreca and the No. 120 Wright Motorsports Porsche, and a separate issue with the No. 99 AO Racing Oreca.
GTD saw strong performances from the No. 36 DXDT Racing Chevrolet Corvette and the No. 80 Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3. Andrea Caldarelli led GTD PRO in the No. 9 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2.
FAQ
Who led the GTD PRO class?
Andrea Caldarelli in the No. 9 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2.
Takeaways
- Aitken's leading performance in practice suggests Cadillac will be a strong contender at Watkins Glen. Keep an eye on Acura and Porsche, which also showed competitive pace. The frequent red flags indicate that strategy and adaptability will be crucial for success in the race. Qualifying will be key, as several teams faced penalties that could impact their starting positions.
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