After an exciting weekend at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has entered its decisive phase. The margin for error has drastically reduced and now only three rounds remain for the GTP and LMP2 categories. On the other hand, GTD Pro and GTD drivers have four races to compete, including an anticipated weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) next month.
Standings and Competition
As we approach the end of the season, here’s how the championship tables are distributed among the four main categories:
GTP: Dominance of Cadillac and Aitken
The hybrid GTP class has become a true duel between Cadillac and Porsche. Jack Aitken, thanks to his exceptional performance, comfortably leads the drivers’ championship and keeps Cadillac in an enviable position in the manufacturers’ race.
GTP Drivers Championship
- 1. Jack Aitken – 2,145 points
- 2. Laurin Heinrich – 1,942 points
- 3. Nick Yelloly / Renger van der Zande – 1,900 points
- 4. Julien Andlauer / Felipe Nasr – 1,887 points
- 5. Earl Bamber – 1,797 points
GTP Teams and Manufacturers Standings
- 1. #31 Whelen Cadillac – 2,145 points
- 2. #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing – 1,900 points
- 3. #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport – 1,887 points
Regarding manufacturers, Cadillac leads with 2,182 points, followed by Porsche with 2,102 points and Acura with 2,028 points.
LMP2: CrowdStrike by APR at the Top
In the competitive LMP2 class, consistency is key. Drivers George Kurtz and Alex Quinn are leading with a narrow margin.
LMP2 Drivers Championship
- 1. George Kurtz / Alex Quinn – 1,355 points
- 2. Jeremy Clarke / Tom Dillmann – 1,285 points
- 3. Dane Cameron / P.J. Hyett – 1,274 points
LMP2 Teams Standings
- 1. #04 Crowdstrike Racing by APR – 1,355 points
- 2. #43 Inter Europol Competition – 1,285 points
- 3. #99 AO Racing – 1,274 points
GTD Pro: BMW and Corvette Face Fierce Battle
The GTD Pro category has witnessed some of the most intense races of the season. Paul Miller Racing, with drivers Conner De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen, currently leads the ranking.
GTD Pro Drivers Championship
- 1. Connor De Phillippi / Neil Verhagen – 1,910 points
- 2. Nicky Catsburg / Tommy Milner – 1,802 points
- 3. Harry King / Nick Tandy – 1,766 points
GTD Pro Teams Standings
- 1. #1 Paul Miller Racing – 1,910 points
- 2. #4 Corvette Racing – 1,802 points
- 3. #77 AO Racing – 1,766 points
In the manufacturers’ race, Chevrolet is at the forefront with 2,026 points, followed by BMW with 1,979 points and Porsche with 1,903 points.
GTD: Barrichello and Aston Martin Stand Out
Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello has proven to be an unbeatable driver behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo, establishing a comfortable lead at the front.
GTD Drivers Championship
- 1. Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello – 1,825 points
- 2. Benjamin Pedersen / Aaron Telitz – 1,733 points
- 3. Robby Foley / Patrick Gallagher – 1,705 points
GTD Teams Standings
- 1. #27 Heart of Racing Team – 1,825 points
- 2. #12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 1,733 points
- 3. #96 Turner Motorsport – 1,705 points
The competition for manufacturers between Aston Martin and Ferrari is intense, with only an 18-point difference, setting the stage for an exciting weekend at VIR.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI