It’s race day at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, with just a few moments until the start of the 26th annual Motul Petit Le Mans.
Before we get into a full day of in-race reports and post-race coverage, here’s a catchup on the morning’s action.
How to watch and follow along
Viewers in the United States can watch today’s race from flag to flag on the Peacock app (subscription required). Terrestrial coverage of the race begins at 6:30 PM ET on USA Network.
International live streaming video via IMSA TV >>
IMSA Radio (select channel 2) >> | SiriusXM Satellite Radio Frequencies list
Live Timing via PitNotes.org >>
Session results (updated after every hour) >>
Spotters’ Guide by Andy Blackmore >>
Starting Grid
The grid will be aligned in class order despite the unusual results of qualifying.
Of note, the #80 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R has been moved to the back of the combined GTD grid for changing its starting driver which is now P.J. Hyett.
They’ll start behind the #63 Iron Lynx Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2, which lost its times in qualifying after Mirko Bortolotti got out of his car before the end of the session.
There’s also been a grid drop for the #47 Cetilar Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 which lost four of its laps for failure to adhere to the boost control requirements, they’ll start 44th overall and 19th on the combined GTD grid.
Warm-up results
The 15-minute morning warm-up was completed with no serious incidents, even on a damp track.
Felipe Nasr led the session in the #7 Porsche Penske Motorsports 963. Danny Formal was fastest in GTD in the #93 Racers Edge Motorsports Acura NSX GT3, ahead of GTD Pro pacesetter Daniel Serra in the #62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 296 GT3.
Anders Fjordbach was fastest in LMP2 for High Class Racing, and Rasmus Lindh led LMP3 in the #85 JDC Miller Motorsports Duquiene D08.
Race records
- Most class victories among active drivers: Nick Tandy (4), Bill Auberlen, Renger van der Zande (3)
- Most class victories among active teams: Corvette Racing (8), Risi Competizione (5), PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports (4)
- Most class victories among active manufacturers: Porsche (22), Ferrari (11), Chevrolet (10)
Track records
- GTP: First race
- LMP2: 1:10.634 (Colin Braun / Oreca 07, 2020)
- LMP3: 1:15.517 (Kay van Berlo / Ligier JS P320, 2020)
- GTD Pro: 1:18.835 (Jack Hawksworth / Lexus RC F GT3, 2022)
- GTD: 1:19.118 (Madison Snow / BMW M4 GT3, 2022)
2022 race winners
- DPi/Overall: Oliver Jarvis/Tom Blomqvist – Meyer Shank Racing
- LMP2: John Farano/Louis Deletraz/Rui Andrade – Tower Motorsport
- LMP3: Jarett Andretti/Gabby Chaves/Josh Burdon – Andretti Autosport
- GTD Pro: Jack Hawksworth/Ben Barnicoat/Kyle Kirkwood – Vasser Sullivan
- GTD: Kyffin Simpson/Till Bechtolsheimer/Mario Farnbacher – Gradient Racing
Feature image © Philip G. Abbott / IMSA
