The Highway America monitor witnessed a less-than-ideal outing for BMW M Staff RLL within the IMSA SportsCar Weekend race. The workforce’s BMW M Hybrid V8 vehicles confronted setbacks, resulting in a disappointing ninth and tenth place end within the GTP class.

In a race that spanned two hours and forty minutes, Augusto Farfus and Philipp Eng piloted the No. 24 BMW M Hybrid V8, however their efforts landed them within the ninth spot. Eng was compelled into the pits on account of a suspected electrical glitch after finishing 55 laps, in the end ending their race prematurely. The No. 25 BMW M Hybrid V8, pushed by Conner De Phillippi, encountered misfortune on the second lap itself, as contact with the wall close to flip 11 dashed their hopes for the day. The automobile required intensive repairs and Nick Yelloly rejoined the race however might solely handle three laps earlier than coming to a halt, marking the tip of their run.

On a brighter observe, within the GT Daytona class, Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow secured a victory for the No. 1 Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3. Their triumph at Highway America joined their wins at Sebring, Lengthy Seaside, and CTMP this season, fortifying their place atop the GTD class championship standings. Invoice Auberlen and Chandler Hull, piloting the No. 97 Turner Motorsport McIntosh BMW M4 GT3, claimed sixth place. Nonetheless, the No. 96 Turner Motorsport LIQUI-MOLY BMW, pushed by Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher, encountered gas scarcity on the ultimate lap, relegating them to a twelfth place end.

Commenting on the challenges, Bryan Sellers, driver of No. 1 BMW M4 GT3, famous, “This weekend, a big problem was the newly resurfaced racetrack. After qualifying, we felt it was prudent to not push too laborious, contemplating the grip situations. Navigating site visitors whereas conserving was essential.”

Madison Snow, co-driver of No. 1 BMW M4 GT3, added, “Our begin was sturdy, and the BMW was dealing with exceptionally properly in qualifying. My focus shifted to sustaining a spot after the GTD PRO class vehicles handed me, making certain we stayed forward.”

Wanting forward, spherical eight for the GTP class, the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks, is slated for September 17 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race can be televised on NBC beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. In the meantime, the GTD class is about to compete on the Michelin GT Problem at VIR on August 27, with the race broadcast on USA at 2:00 p.m. ET.