Three-Way Fights for GS, TCR Titles Entering Finale – Sportscar365

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The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season finale, the Fox Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, is set to be an exciting event with three-way battles for the championships in both classes. Let’s take a closer look at the competitors vying for the titles:

GS Class:
– The No. 96 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT4, driven by Robby Foley and Vin Barletta, currently holds a 60-point lead over the No. 71 Rebel Rock Racing Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R, piloted by Robin Liddell and Frank DePew.
– The No. 72 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT GT4, shared by Kenny Murillo and Christian Szymczak, is just 70 points behind the leaders.

TCR Class:
– The No. 33 Bryan Herta Autosport Hyundai Elantra N TCR, driven by Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker, is currently 20 points ahead of the No. 17 Unitronic/JDC-Miller Motorsports Audi RS3 LMS TCR, with Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor behind the wheel.
– The No. 98 BHA Hyundai, piloted by Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi, trails their teammates by 130 points.

GS Class Battle:
– With 25 GS cars entered in the race, there is a potential 290-point difference between finishing first and last. This means any of the three contenders could win the championship without even finishing on the podium, depending on how the others perform.
– The No. 96 BMW has been a strong contender throughout the season, with two victories and three consecutive top-five finishes leading into the finale.
– The No. 71 Rebel Rock Camaro has been on a hot streak, placing second, first, first, and fourth in the past four races to make a comeback in the championship race.
– The No. 72 Murillo Mercedes, once the frontrunner, has struggled in recent races. They are taking a more aggressive approach for the finale and are determined to win the championship.

TCR Class Battle:
– The No. 33 BHA Hyundai leads the class through consistent performances, with five straight podium finishes heading into the finale. They aim to secure their team’s fifth consecutive championship.
– To win the title, the No. 33 must finish ahead of the No. 17 and no worse than eighth overall in TCR.
– The No. 17 Unitronic Audi’s mission is simple: finish ahead of the No. 33 and no worse than sixth to eliminate the No. 98. A win or second-place finish secures the championship.
– The No. 98 Hyundai must win the race and have the other contenders finish ninth or lower to have a chance at the championship.

The race holds significance for the manufacturers as well, with Mercedes-AMG leading BMW by 40 points in the GS class manufacturer championship, and Hyundai trailing Audi by 40 points in the TCR class manufacturer championship.

It’s shaping up to be an intense and unpredictable finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, where the championships will be decided.

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