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It was the sort of thing that could have ended a championship – a snap spin on cold tires in the morning warmup that sent the No. 31 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R backwards into the wall driver's left at Road America's Turn 13.
With 30 minutes until green, the Action Express Racing crew expressed confidence that the No. 31 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R would make the race after Alexander Sims' crash in warmup. “It just snapped,” was Sims explanation of the accident.
The fresh pavement at Road America may prove to be quite a challenge for Sunday's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race, but in qualifying it was producing record laps in most classes.
IMSA GTP points leaders Cadillac and BMW crash on the first lap at Road America opening the door in the title fight.
It was another Cadillac Racing one-two in the second practice session for Sunday's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Road America, this time with Pipo Derani at the top for Action Express Racing. His 1m47.986s – good for 134.95mph around the 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit – was 0.