Race Notebook – Sportscar365

Key Points:

• Action Express Racing secured its fifth victory at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, with drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Fred Vesti achieving their first overall wins in the Michelin Endurance Cup event at Watkins Glen International.
• The No. 31 Cadillac dominated the race, leading 142 of 182 laps (78%), marking one of the most commanding performances in recent WeatherTech SportsCar Championship history.
• The race featured notable incidents including a minor collision involving Bamber that caused a full course caution but no penalty, and a pileup in Hour 1 caused by Roman De Angelis that eliminated two cars under the safety car.
• In the GTD Pro class, Ben Barnicoat earned his first WeatherTech Championship victory since recovering from injury, while Manthey secured its first GTD win with Riccardo Pera achieving his maiden U.S. victory.
• Upcoming WeatherTech Championship action will take place at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in July, with several driver changes due to scheduling conflicts with the WEC round at Interlagos.