24h Daytona: Wayne Talor in the lead, Action Express falls

Action Express Racing found itself offside for victory following mechanical problems encountered on the No. 5 Corvette Dp. Wayne Taylor Racing consolidates its lead three hours from the finish.

Published on 31/01/2016 à 17:49

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24h Daytona: Wayne Talor in the lead, Action Express falls

The No. 5 Corvette DP of Filipe Albuquerque was still in the leading group with 3:30 to go before returning to the garage following a problem with the rear axle. No. 31 of simon pagenaud seven laps behind, Action Express Racing's chances of victory are now nil.

At the wheel of the ESM Ligier JS P2, Johannes van Overbeek exchanged first place with Max Angelelli replaced by Ricky Taylor in the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Corvette DP. But the LMP2 with the green livery had to make a drive-through for excessive speed in the pits.

Visitflorida Racing remains in the match with the #90 of Marc Goossens, but the #01 Riley of Chip Ganassi Racing Lance stroll is now several laps behind.

Corvette garde la tête du GTLM avec la n°3 de Mike Rockenfeller, mais la voiture sœur a perdu plusieurs positions suite à une erreur de Marcel Fässler reparti illégalement des stands. La Porsche n°912 by Michael Christensen and the Ferrari No. 68 by Daniel Serra completes the new provisional podium.

The FLM09 n°85 of the JDC? Miller Motorsports driven by Stephen Simson retains the lead in the LMPC. It is now theAston Martin n°98 by Pedro Lamy who leads the GTD.