Whelen Cadillac secures win at IMSA Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Whelen Cadillac secures win at IMSA Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen
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Whelen Cadillac clinched victory in the IMSA Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen on June 28, 2026, leading a majority of the race with Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Frederik Vesti behind the wheel. The team maintained a commanding position, capturing the lead in the race and finishing under caution after Aitken held off the competition by over six seconds, despite a crash in the closing moments. This marks Whelen Cadillac's second win of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, following a dominant performance throughout the weekend. The event took place at Watkins Glen International, where the team's strategic pit stops and solid driving helped secure the result against notable competitors.

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  • Whelen Cadillac led 143 of 182 laps in the race.
  • Jack Aitken finished with over six seconds of lead.
  • Earl Bamber had a contact incident with a GTD class Ferrari.
  • Nick Yelloly secured second place for Acura Meyer Shank Racing.
  • AO Racing won the LMP2 class.
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  • 10:33 PMYahoo SportsWhelen Cadillac converts pole into IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen win
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Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Frederik Vesti claim Whelen Cadillac's second victory of 2026 after a dominant Watkins Glen weekend

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