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Whelen Cadillac secures breakthrough victory in Detroit

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Whelen Cadillac secures breakthrough victory in Detroit

Summary

Whelen Cadillac achieved a long-awaited victory at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race on the streets of Detroit last Saturday. Co-drivers brought the #31 Cadillac V-Series.R to the forefront after a difficult start to the 2026 season that included four podium finishes but no wins. The team had faced several near-misses, including three second-place results in prior rounds. Following this victory, Whelen Cadillac aims to build on this momentum in upcoming events.

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By the Numbers

•Whelen Cadillac won the race on May 30, 2026.
•Co-drivers include a Briton and Earl Bamber.
•#31 Cadillac V-Series.R secured the breakthrough victory.
•Whelen Cadillac had three second-place finishes in previous rounds.
•Team aims to continue momentum in future races.

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6:59 PMMotorsport.com — Whelen Cadillac gets the “win that we’ve been searching for a while” in Detroit

What they're saying

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After several heartbreaking defeats to begin the 2026 campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Briton, along with co-driver Earl Bamber, were finally able to deliver a breakthrough victory for the Whelen Cadillac on the streets of Detroit last Saturday. Each of the opening four rounds saw the #31 Cadillac V-Series.R on the podium, including three runner-up results ...Keep reading
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