IMSA 2025 // Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen Recap

IMSA WeatherTech Sportstcar Championship // Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

IMSA's WeatherTech Sportscar Championship has returned for a more remarkable year than last. Between teams finding more pace, and the erratic weather changes, IMSA at Watkins Glen lived up to the spectacle it is known for. There is arguably nothing better than waking up at 8 AM to the sounds of a full-fledged Porsche Carrera Cup Race quite literally steps away. Heads are constantly on a swivel with a plethora of vehicles that defy expectations of what is deemed possible. Throughout the entire weekend, mechanical prestige and automotive excellence were on full display. The skill and mentality of these competitors is something to appreciate as many spectators struggle to grasp the forces of the sport. Who in their right mind holds flat out through a turn going over 210Km/h? Through rain, immense heat, and everything in between; The Glen’s six-hour marathon measured every ounce of driver notoriety.

 Watkins Glen On-Board Lap // LMP2 Driver: Dane Cameron //  #99 AO Racing // Spike 

 This onboard lap bleeds brilliance. Commentary by Dane Cameron provides us with a taste of what it would look like to be behind the wheel of one of these marvels. From the apex hiding in turn one, to immediately pinning the accelerator through the esses at above 250Km/h. This lap fortifies motorsports as one of the most underappreciated category of professional sports. Dane Cameron handles this visceral weapon on wheels with a level of finesse and poise that is admirable. While attention is pulled to the addictive driving abilities being displayed, 3.37 miles of Watkins Glen asphalt is being torn up resulting in a 1 minute 34 second lap time. Bliss, excitement, and thrill are all words used to describe the experience of observing these vehicles on the tarmac. Turn 6 all the way to turn 9 are some of the most demanding, yet rewarding sections of the track, depending on how you can piece the sector together. Watkins Glen is an outstanding track with tons of pace and generous passing opportunities on both the straights and turns. Who doesn't love Watkins?

Wet Restart // Former Instants // Alan

IMSA Six Hour race at Watkins Glen. Shot from up high in the grandstand, the first try to get the race restarted under wet conditions. 

The Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen Recap

The conditions of this race exhibited everything from rain to glaring sunshine. Track surface temperatures would fluctuate, and drivers were forced to adapt. Towards the second hour of the race, the sun would pierce through the clouds and back onto the pavement. Track conditions and grip levels would start to stabilize as time passed. A crash before the 5th hour by the #7 Porsche Penske Team would send racers barrelling into the pits for a last-minute strategy update. The GTP Class would be led to the finish line by Tom Blomqvist and Colin Braun. The duo piloting the Acura ARX-06 by the Acura Meyer Shank Racing Team displayed extreme patience and precision to pull off this finish. They would be followed up by the two Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillacs to round out the top of the podium. A racing seminar would be hosted on track by Max Hesse and Dan Harper on how to conquer The Glen in a GTD Pro car. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO never looked better as it led the pack, earning crucial points for their team in the series. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R by Pratt Miller Motorsports would precede the BMW Team, extending their point lead in the overall WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Standings. IMSA is now off to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the Chevrolet Grand Prix. From July 11 to July 13 IMSA excellence will be on full display for competitors and spectators to enjoy and appreciate. One of Canada's most famous tracks will have yet another opportunity for teams to come together and utilize engineering and mental aptitude to prove their worth in the sport.