Michelin Pilot Challenge: First Win for Cameron Racing Ford at VIR

Michelin Pilot Challenge: First Win for Cameron Racing Ford at VIR

Stephen Cameron Racing achieved its breakthrough Grand Sport victory at VIRginia International Raceway following a late-race pass, while Victor Gonzalez Racing weathered technical issues to take top honours in TCR.

Event Overview

  • Event: Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix (Round 8)
  • Track: VIRginia International Raceway (3.27-mile road course)
  • Series: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
  • Distance: 2 Hours (58 Laps)

Class Winners

  • GS: #19 Stephen Cameron Racing Ford Mustang GT4 - Sean Quinlan and Gregory Liefooghe
  • TCR: #99 Victor Gonzalez Racing Cupra Leon VZ TCR - Tyler Gonzalez and Steven Clemons

Highlights

  • Late GS Pass for Cameron Racing: Gregory Liefooghe forced leader Mike Skeen (#60 KOHR Mustang GT4) deep into Turn 1 with three minutes remaining to claim Stephen Cameron Racing's first Michelin Pilot Challenge victory and break a 104-race personal winless streak.
  • Cupra Survives ABS Failure in TCR: Steven Clemons and Tyler Gonzalez dominated early in the #99 Victor Gonzalez Racing Cupra. Despite losing ABS with 16 minutes remaining and managing late full-course cautions, Gonzalez held on for the class win.
  • GS Championship Shakeup: A 3rd-place finish for the #95 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT4 EVO allowed Dillon Machavern and Luca Mars to reclaim the GS points lead, after former points leader Robert Noaker dropped down the order following late contact.