At Mid-Ohio another top finish for the # 3 Corvette and another setback for the # 4
Practice and qualifying took place in the wet. Above photo with overall winner Acura DPi. Race day dawned sunny and cold.
The Corvette team’s track set up notes came in handy for the switch. Tommy Milner in the # 4 Corvette C7R had things under control during the first hour of the 2.67-hour race, running with Laurens Vanthoor in the # 912 Porsche 911 RSR.
Jan Magnussen in the # 3 was off the pace so the team smartly opted to pit earlier.
Fresh tires, driver change strategy played out for # 3 for a 2nd place finish.
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Meanwhile a broken left rear axle had to be replaced on the # 4. The damage could have been caused by hitting the curbs. Oliver Gavin returned to action some 5 laps down.
The Corvette Racing Team is known for bullet-proof cars and prep. Parts are thoroughly tested before each race. Mid-Ohio was unfortunately a squandered opportunity for the # 4.
Earl Bamber taking over in the # 912 Porsche GT RSR won the GTLM class as Porsche prevails atop an evenly-balanced field through the first 4 races.
The team now gears up for testing in France before the 24 hours of Le Mans on June 14-16; with a full schedule on return to the 6 hours of Watkins Glen followed by races at Mosport, Lime Rock and Road America.
