Get ready for some high-octane action as we dive into the thrilling world of motorsports! Albuquerque's Cadillac shines at the Roar Before the Rolex 24, leaving everyone in awe.
In a remarkable display of speed and precision, Filipe Albuquerque, the ace from Portugal, took the top spot in the time charts during the first Roar session. His impressive lap time of 1:36.731 in the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R left the competition in its wake. But here's where it gets interesting: Albuquerque's time was just a shade slower than Felipe Nasr's benchmark lap, which remains the quickest so far this weekend.
Nasr's teammate, Kevin Estre, hot on his heels, posted the second-quickest time, closely followed by the No. 31 Action Express Racing Cadillac. And this is the part most people miss: the JDC-Miller Motorsports Porsche, running in 2025-spec, also made a strong showing, securing a spot in the top five.
The Cadillac dominance continued with Louis Deletraz's No. 40 WTR entry, completing the all-Cadillac top-five lineup. But the LMP2 category had its own hero, Ben Hanley, who led the pack with a blistering 1:39.922 lap time in the No. 2 United Autosports Oreca 07 Gibson.
In the GT cars, Romain Grosjean took center stage in the No. 16 Myers Riley Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 EVO, outpacing the GTD Pro field. The GTD class entry, driven by Nicky Catsburg, was a mere 0.143 seconds behind, showcasing the tight competition in this category.
However, not all cars were able to set times in this session. The No. 23 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Valkyrie and No. 77 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo underwent engine changes, leaving their performance a mystery for now.
As the sun sets, the action heats up with a two-hour night session, wrapping up the on-track WeatherTech Championship activities. Will Albuquerque's Cadillac maintain its dominance, or will other teams challenge for the top spot? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned, motorsports enthusiasts! The race is on, and the controversy is brewing. What do you think? Who will emerge as the ultimate champion? Share your predictions and join the discussion in the comments below!
