The GT World Challenge America powered by AWS field is set to take center stage at the scenic Sonoma Raceway, nestled in the heart of Sonoma, California. The starting grid positions have been finalized following Practice 2 which acted in lieu of Qualifying. Here is a detailed overview of the starting grid for Race 1.
Starting Grid Overview:
The No. 91 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 set a blistering lap time of 1:32.026, showcasing their dominance and setting the pace for the race both overall and in the Pro-Am Class, thanks to a masterful drive from Philip Ellis and Jeff Burton. The No. 93 Racers Edge Motorsports Acura NSX GT3 Evo22, competing in the Pro class, clocked in a close time of 1:32.722, positioning the pairing of Luca Mars and Zach Veach as contenders for the win.
Third place on the grid goes to the No. 120 Wright Motorsports Porsche 992 GT3 R of Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer, another strong duo competing in the Pro class. They recorded a lap time of 1:33.277, indicating a tight competition at the top.
Rounding up the Top 5 are the No. 28 ST Racing BMW M4 GT3 of Varun Choksey and Bill Auberlen and the No. 04 CrowdStrike by Riley Mercedes-AMG GT3 of George Kurtz and Colin Braun.
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