Difficult Race for Performance Tech Motorsports at Watkins Glen

The Six Hours of The Glen was a difficult event for Performance Tech Motorsports, who unfortunately had to retire the #38 Ligier JSP320s from the race following an accident on track shortly before they reached the halfway mark of the race. Watkins Glen International is a notoriously challenging track, and the team and drivers worked extremely hard in preparation for the task leading up to the race.

The team lined up sixth on the grid for the start of the six hour race as a result of the canceled qualifying session the day prior, with heavy rain putting a halt to the session. The running order was therefore decided based on championship points. 

Christopher Allen was behind the wheel as the green flag waved to commence the race. Allen had an excellent opening stint, driving the #38 Ligier JSP320s with prowess as he began to make up ground. He slotted himself into the Top 5 less than half an hour into the race, and had his sights set on the path ahead. His duration in the car lasted just shy of two hours, making considerable progress for the team in the progress as he prepared to hand over the car to teammate Alex Kirby. 

Kirby was at the helm of the #38 machine for the second stint, taking over in search of continuing to build on Allen’s work and move up the ladder. However, after being involved in an accident shortly before the 3-hour mark of the race, he was able to bring the car back into pit lane but the damage left the team unable to continue for the remainder of the race, forcibly retiring the car. 

It was a tough day for the team, but they will move forward after putting in valuable track time, providing them with important data to analyze and review ahead of their next round in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. 

The team will return to the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park from July 7th to 9th, this time in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.