Porsche wins Petit Le Mans; Cadillac secures IMSA championships

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Porsche wins Petit Le Mans; Cadillac secures IMSA championships
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At the 2026 Petit Le Mans, held at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on October 3, Porsche Penske Motorsport achieved its first overall victory at the event with the No. 6 Porsche 963. Drivers Laurens Vanthoor, Kévin Estre, and Matt Campbell led the charge. Cadillac secured the GTP drivers', team, and manufacturer championships, with Jack Aitken claiming the drivers' title in the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R, marking the first solo championship in IMSA's top class since 2009. The race featured 54 cars competing for 10 hours and showcased various class battles throughout, emphasizing the strategic depth of IMSA racing.

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  • •Porsche wins Petit Le Mans with a historic overall victory.
  • •Cadillac secures GTP drivers' and team championships.
  • •Jack Aitken becomes first solo GTP champion since 2009.
  • •Race featured 54 cars competing for 10 hours.
  • •IMSA's blend of strategy and speed captivates motorsport fans.
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If you are looking for the most underrated racing series in America, it might be time to give IMSA its flowers. Sports-car racing has everything motorsports fans claim they want: multiple classes fighting for position, manufacturers battling for bragging rights, legendary endurance events and races where strategy can be just as important as outright speed.…

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