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Throwback liveries from IMSA's WeatherTech Championship and Michelin Pilot Challenge are slated for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca ahead of the StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship weekend, featuring Corvette Racing’s 2000 C5-R white scheme, Paul Miller Racing’s 1975 BMW CSL tribute, Apple Computer liveries on the Porsche 963s, and other retro designs across multiple classes.
Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims secured Corvette Racing's 25th IMSA race win at VIR, extending their lead in the GTD Pro standings, amid a race marked by strategic execution, penalties, and safety incidents, with teams like Ford Multimatic and AO Racing also performing notably.
Corvette Racing secures the GTE Am Driver's Championship in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a fourth-place finish at the 6 Hours of Monza. This victory marks the first time in WEC history that a core title has been clinched with two races remaining. The team's consistent performances throughout the season, along with lackluster performances from their rivals, allowed them to secure the championship early. The victory is a fitting end for Corvette Racing as they transition to a new era, focusing on a customer program in the GT3 space.
Corvette Racing had a successful day with their GTD PRO victory at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park and a fourth-place finish at the 6 Hours of Monza, clinching the GTE-Am championship. The team's strong performance in both the IMSA and WEC series highlights their trans-oceanic success and the collaboration between the two programs. The Corvette Racing team celebrated their achievements and expressed pride in their "unbelievable" day.
Corvette Racing won the final GTE race at Le Mans, with its No. 33 C8.R taking the GTE Am victory after a spirited fightback through the 21-car class. The win was a historic ninth class win for Corvette in the final GTE race at La Sarthe. TF Sport's No. 25 Aston Martin Vantage finished second in class, while GR Racing's Porsche completed the podium. The GTE platform will be missed by many, after so many memorable contests, but this race was at least a worthy tribute to the category.