The collaboration between Aaron Telitz and Benjamin Pedersen at Vasser Sullivan Racing has started off on the right foot, with a victory just after three races. This combination has been key to the triumph in the IMSA GTD class at Long Beach, which also marked Telitz’s first victory since 2023.
The 34-year-old driver, who did not know Pedersen before teaming up in January, has pointed out the similarities between his past and that of his teammates. Both come from the formula racing scene, a context that has facilitated Pedersen’s adaptation to the GT vehicle.
Telitz has commented that his previous experience has helped Pedersen tackle the new challenges posed by GT racing, highlighting that Pedersen has been receptive to the improvements proposed to refine his technique.
Despite a difficult start to the season, the victory in Long Beach has placed Telitz and Pedersen in third position in the GTD championship standings, only 103 points behind the leader, Eduardo Barrichello.
Telitz also shared his expectations for the upcoming race at Laguna Seca, a circuit where he has positive memories from previous competitions, and hopes that his team can replicate the success achieved recently. Additionally, he emphasized that in IMSA, sometimes it is not about being the fastest, but having a good strategy and making good pit stops to reach the podium.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI