Whelen Cadillac secures win at IMSA Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Whelen Cadillac converts pole into IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen win
"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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