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[Sports Cars] SAMAX - Virginia race |
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SAMAX - Virginia race
SAMAX Motorsport collected a top-five GT finish in the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Virginia International Raceway. Ian James had a fast start in the No. 17 SAMAX Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, moving from third to second at the green flag. He held second until he pitted for a driver change to Rob Bell, who returned to the track third in class. He took the class lead about halfway through the two-hour 45-minute race, but dropped back to third as he tried to balance the car. A late fuel stop left the pair fifth.
Their teammates Greg Wilkins and Dave Lacey weren't as fortunate in the No. 71 SAMAX/ Doncaster Racing Porsche. Wilkins started 14th in class and moved up to 10th, despite losing a lap during the first caution because of his position relative to the safety car. Dave Lacey drove the second stint, holding 10th place until he was bumped into another car, cracking the right-front radiator. The crew replaced the radiator, but a coolant leak was still evident, so the car was retired 28 minutes before the race finish.
race report
| car | time | driver | action | | 17 | start | James | GT 2nd | | | 1h11 | Bell in | pit
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