News Summary
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series concluded its season at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring competitive races, repeat victories, and impact on the championship standings. Notably, the No. 1 WTR Lamborghini team secured back-to-back wins, with both Pro and ProAm classes showcasing tight competition as the season nears its end. The results set the stage for an exciting finale in Misano, Italy, determining the overall champions across all categories.
Indianapolis Hosts Season Finale for Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America with Repeat Winners
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series has concluded its 2023 season with a race weekend held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two-day event featured competitive racing, notable repeat victories, and significant championship implications across multiple classes.
Race Summary and Key Events
The final race of the season was a 50-minute contest marked by limited green flag running due to a multi-car incident early in the event. Three vehicles were involved, necessitating extensive track cleanup and leading to a caution period. The race resumed with 23 minutes remaining, during which teams were limited in their ability to change positions significantly.
The pit window opened shortly after the restart, but early pit stops by leading teams resulted in minimal position changes during that phase. The No. 1 WTR Lamborghini Huracán, driven initially by Hampus Ericsson and later by Danny Formal, maintained a strong pace and ultimately secured victory. Formal and Ericsson’s team achieved back-to-back wins, repeating their success from the previous day’s race.
In the overall standings, the top finishers in both the Pro and ProAm classes were from the same Winning Team Racing (WTR) entries, with Trent Hindman and Jackson Lee finishing second in ProAm. Hindman and Lee also secured their third win in the last four races in the ProAm category, underscoring their consistent performance. Both Formal and Hindman will move on to compete in the Lamborghini World Final in Misano, Italy, driving WTR’s No. 45 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Class-specific Results and Highlights
Pro Class: Danny Formal and Hampus Ericsson cemented their lead in the Pro standings with their twin victories. Ericsson, who started the race and handed over the car to Formal, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming championship fight, noting the weekend mirrored their successful performance at Road America. Formal praised Ericsson’s driving and skill in managing the restart after the caution period. The Pro podium included Scott Huffaker and Jaden Conwright (No. 22 World Speed Motorsports) and Nick Persing with Giano Taurino (No. 8 WTR).
Post-race penalties were issued for the No. 4 ANSA Motorsports and No. 29 TR3 Racing vehicles due to incidents late in the race, impacting the final classifications.
ProAm Class: Hindman and Lee’s victory marked their third win in four races, further tightening the battle for the championship. Paul Nemschoff and Marc Miller finished second for the fourth consecutive race, with neither of the leading teams in the ProAm standings finishing on the podium, which has implications for the season-long championship race.
Am Class: Mateo Siderman extended his dominance by sweeping the weekend in the Am category, racing for TR3 Racing. The result narrowed the championship lead for the top contenders, fostering a more competitive push for podium spots in the final events.
LB Cup: Nick Groat secured his second consecutive win in Indianapolis, reinforcing his strong position in the LB Cup standings and maintaining a 35-point lead heading into the final events in Italy.
Championship Standings and Season Outlook
Following the Indianapolis race weekend, official unofficially, the Pro class standings are led by Formal and Ericsson, who are 18 points ahead of Will Bamber and Elias De La Torre. In the ProAm category, Trinka and Karlinskas lead by a narrow seven-point margin. The Am class points are close, with Doyle and McGee holding a slight lead over their competitors.
In the LB Cup, Nick Groat’s wins have cemented his lead with a 35-point advantage heading into the season finale in Italy.
Upcoming Events
The 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season will conclude with two races at the Lamborghini World Final in Misano, Italy, scheduled for November 6 and 7. These final events will determine the overall champions across all classes and award significant prizes for the top competitors.
The series’ finale at Indianapolis capped a highly competitive season, showcasing multiple repeat winners and setting the stage for an exciting concluding race in Italy as teams and drivers aim to secure their respective championships.
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Additional Resources
- IMSA News
- Wikipedia: Lamborghini Super Trofeo
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- Google News: IMSA Indianapolis
- Bloomingtonian Coverage
- Google Scholar: Lamborghini Super Trofeo
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