Corvette's Antonio Garcia secures tense IMSA Detroit victory
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims drove to victory in the IMSA Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic on Saturday. The duo started from pole position in the GTD Pro class but faced late challenges, including cautions and a competitive push from rival driver Hawksworth. Despite building an early lead, the finish became tense as position changes and race dynamics unfolded. This victory reinforces Corvette's strong presence in the championship as they prepare for future races.
- •Garcia and Sims led the race but faced late cautions.
- •The race was held on a 1.645-mile temporary street circuit.
- •Corvette starts from pole position in GTD Pro class.
- •Competitor Hawksworth made a late push for the lead.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Corvette’s Detroit IMSA win nearly slipped away late
- 12:01 AMMotorsport.com — Corvette’s Detroit IMSA win nearly slipped away late
"The statistics might suggest it was a casual flag-to-flag Saturday drive for Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims in the IMSA Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, but it was far from it. After starting from pole in the GTD Pro class on the around the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary street circuit, Sims set the tone early and built a gap on his rivals behind the wheel of the #3 Corvette Z06 ...Keep reading
"Antonio Garcia had controlled GTD Pro until late cautions and a Hawksworth dive created a tense finish
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 12:01 AMCorvette’s Detroit IMSA win nearly slipped away late
Antonio Garcia had controlled GTD Pro until late cautions and a Hawksworth dive created a tense finish
- Motorsport.comMay 31, 2026, 12:01 AMCorvette’s Detroit IMSA win nearly slipped away late
The statistics might suggest it was a casual flag-to-flag Saturday drive for Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims in the IMSA Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, but it was far from it. After starting from pole in the GTD Pro class on the around the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary street circuit, Sims set the tone early and built a gap on his rivals behind the wheel of the #3 Corvette Z06 ...Keep reading
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