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Porsche leads opening practice at VIR with one-two

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Porsche leads opening practice at VIR with one-two

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Porsche has kicked off the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR weekend in the best possible way with a one-two in opening practice, while the championship-leading Corvette suffered a fuel line issue.

Laurens Vanthoor led the way in the #912 Porsche 911 RSR-19 with a time of 01:41:550 to go 0.386s faster than team-mate Nick Tandy in the sister #911 Porsche.

Antonio Garcia was third fastest in the championship leading #3 Corvette C8.R, despite completing fewer laps due to a cracked fuel line sitting that had to be replaced. The car was back out on track for Garcia to post a 01:42:036, which was enough to go third fastest.

The Spaniard’s best time was 0.070s quicker than that set by team-mate Tommy Milner in the #4 Corvette C8.R.

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The #44 GRT Magnus Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo was the only car to not set a lap time during the hour-long session, as it struggled with an electrical issue and was unable to complete a timed lap.

Additionally, the session was red flagged in the dying minutes when the #23 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 had an off at turn 4.

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AIM Vasser Sullivan continued its stronghold on GTD by setting the quickest time in opening practice, with Jack Hawksworth setting the quickest time in the #14 Lexus RC F GT3.

The Briton’s best effort of 01:45:264 was 0.076s quicker than the #16 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R of Patrick Long.

Bryan Sellers set the third fastest time for Paul Miller Racing upon its return to IMSA competition. Sellers’ best effort in the #48 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo, a 01:45:412, was 0.148s behind Hawksworth.

Toni Vilander was fourth fastest for Scuderia Corsa. The #63 Ferrari 488 GTE Evo was 0.253s off, but still a tenth faster than the #96 Turner Motorsports BMW M6 GT3 in the hands of Robby Foley.

Track action for the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR continues with free practice 2 at 12:00 PM ET.

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