Porsche Penske Motorsport Secures Fifth at Road America, Maintains Championship Lead
- Porsche Blog
- Aug 9
- 2 min read
Porsche Penske Motorsport secured a fifth-place finish at Road America, maintaining their championship lead despite a challenging race. The No. 6 Porsche 963, driven by Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell, navigated a chaotic event marked by multiple safety car periods and strategic gambles. Meanwhile, the sister No. 7 car, piloted by Nick Tandy and Felipe Nasr, incurred a time penalty, dropping them to eleventh.
A Race of Mixed Fortunes
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Road America was eventful from the start, with two early safety car deployments disrupting the field. Porsche Penske Motorsport executed an early pit stop strategy that saw their cars briefly take the lead. However, a late-race incident involving Nick Tandy resulted in a 60-second penalty, significantly impacting their final position.
Key Takeaways
Porsche Penske Motorsport maintains its lead in the manufacturers' championship with two races remaining.
The No. 6 car (Campbell/Jaminet) finished fifth, extending their lead in the drivers' standings.
The No. 7 car (Nasr/Tandy) finished eleventh after a time penalty.
Wright Motorsports secured sixth place in the GTD class with their Porsche 911 GT3 R.
Championship Standings Intact
Despite the setbacks, the team remains optimistic. "We’re still leading the championship with the number 6 Porsche 963, which is the most important thing," stated Urs Kuratle, Director Factory Motorsport LMDh. "We’ve got two races to go and it’s in our own hands. We’ll fight hard!"
Jonathan Diuguid, Managing Director Porsche Penske Motorsport, added, "Our race cars were hit several times on track, some of our competitors drove quite aggressively. Overall, it was an acceptable result; we remain first and second with both Porsches."
Customer Team Success
In the GTD class, the Wright Motorsports team, with drivers Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer, achieved a commendable sixth place in their Porsche 911 GT3 R. They navigated the race without radio communication, relying on traditional pit board signals.
Race Results Summary
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