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Corvette Racing: Virginia International Raceway Ruins Momentum For Top Teams

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The No. 3 during a better moment! Photo Credit: GMAuthority

With the new 2024 Z06 GT3.R going through its first year teething and shaking out the bugs, it’s been a season of highs and lows for Corvette Racing, and this weekend’s race at the formidable Virginia International Raceway was no exception. After July’s first IMSA win for the Pratt Miller Motorsports No. 3 team, what took the wind out of their sails? After the racing recap, we’ve included our summary of the highs from the first year Z06 GT3.R, in case you needed some encouragement and a reminder of what this remarkable race car has accomplished this season.

Pratt Miller Motorsports’ Tommy Milner summed up the 160 minutes of racing at the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR best when he said it was “A tough day for us...” Conversely, the GTD team over at AWA was a little more upbeat after a respectable finish, and their sentiments were perfectly captured when the No. 13’s Matt Bell remarked, “We made all the right calls at the right times…” And that, my Corvette Racing friends, encapsulates the highs and lows of this year’s IMSA season. Now, onto our coverage!

The IMSA Teams And Drivers For VIR

♦ GTD PRO: Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports

  • The No. 3: Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims
  • The No. 4: Tommy Milner and Nicky Catsburg

♦ GTD: AWA

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