IMSA - Ed Brown withdraws from Watkins Glen

Forced to undergo minor back surgery, Ed Brown, co-founder of the Tequila Patron ESM team, will not compete in the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, for what was to be his last prototype race.

Published on 29/06/2017 à 16:47

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IMSA – Ed Brown withdraws from Watkins Glen

Start of the week, Ed Brown, president and CEO of Patrón Spirits International, and behind the creation of the Extreme Speed Motorsports team, announced the end of his prototype career at the end of the coming weekend and the test of 6 Hours of Watkins Glen.

But the American will ultimately not be competing on the New York state track, due to a minor back operation. However, he should be present on site to support his troops.

« It's disappointing, to say the least., comments Brown. I was looking forward to one last run in the car, but I'm happy to be able to attend and support everyone from pit lane. As usual, the team did a fantastic job in this race, and I believe both cars will be very strong. »

The #22 Ligier DPi will for the occasion be entrusted to the sole duo of Johannes van Overbeek – Bruno Senna, while Pipo Derani, recalled to finish the season IMSA on the No. 22 after this third round of the North American Enduance Cup, slides into the No. 2 for Watkins Glen alongside Scott Sharp and Ryan Dalziel.