Corvette has modified last year’s GTLM class-winning C8.R car for IMSA’s new GTD Pro division, adding more weight and drag, reducing power, adding anti-lock brakes and replacing bespoke Michelins with customer S9 tires.
However, despite some BoP breaks in the build up to the event, the C8.R proved uncompetitive against purpose-built GT3 cars and was never in contention for a podium spot.
The #3 C8.R driven by Garcia, Nicky Catsburg and Jordan Taylor was Corvette’s highest-placed entry in sixth after losing 13 laps during the night with electrical/alternator issues.
The sister #4 car fared even worse after losing more than two hours to repairs following a safety car restart incident, and eventually coming home 10th.
Corvette stalwart Garcia admitted that the Rolex 24 ended up being an extended test session for the Pratt & Miller-run squad, but was encouraged by the C8.R’s pace in the final parts of the race.
“This was one of those races where you wanted it to be…
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