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🏁 A Strong Start for the D08 in IMSA at Daytona
The ROAR Before the Rolex 24 marked the start of the IMSA 2022 season on the iconic Daytona circuit. Competing in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Prototype Challenge, the DUQUEINE D08 made an impressive debut, securing a pole position and multiple podiums.
👉 12 D08s on the grid to take on top-tier competition
🔥 Pole positions, podiums, and strong race performances
🏎️ A season opener full of promise and exciting battles
🏆 JDC Motorsports: Pole Position and Podium for the D08
The JDC Motorsports team made a strong impression in this opening round with three D08s on the track.
✔️ The #23 delivered a stellar performance, securing pole position. In the race, drivers Memo Gidley & Alexander Koreiba battled at the front of the pack, ultimately finishing 3rd.
✔️ The #40, which qualified 6th, made an impressive climb to 4th before being relegated to 11th due to race incidents.
✔️ The #43, entered in partnership with Robillard Racing, started 13th and finished 18th after a challenging race.
🚀 Muehlner Motorsport: High Hopes, Tough Luck
Muehlner Motorsport aimed for a strong start to 2022 after a fantastic 2021 season, but faced setbacks:
🔹 The #21 was unable to start the race at the last minute.
🔹 The #18, which qualified 7th, was caught in race incidents and finished 16th.
A frustrating start, but the team remains determined for upcoming races!
🇨🇦 AWA Racing: A Solid Debut with the D08
New to the D08, the Canadian team AWA Racing, in partnership with Mantella Autosport, had a strong first race:
✔️ 9th in qualifying, showing good consistency in free practice.
✔️ In the race, the D08 finished 14th, with no mechanical issues.
A promising debut for the team!
🔥 CT Motorsports: An Impressive Comeback
The #46 of CT Motorsports, which qualified 18th, showcased greater potential, climbing 10 positions in the race to secure an impressive 8th-place finish.
🏎️ 47 Motorsports: A Strong Performance in IPC
The 47 Motorsports team once again demonstrated its competitiveness in the IMSA Prototype Challenge:
✔️ The #47, qualified 14th, took advantage of race incidents to climb to 8th by mid-race.
✔️ A remarkable charge led to a 4th-place finish, just seconds off the podium.
A promising weekend for the team!
🔥 D08 in WeatherTech: Strong Performances and Podiums
🏁 Muehlner Motorsport: A Pole and a Well-Earned 2nd Place
Muehlner Motorsport entered two D08s in WeatherTech and quickly showed its strength:
✔️ Pole position for the #26 – an impressive feat at the start of the weekend.
✔️ The #6, which qualified 4th, displayed great progress.
Unfortunately, a clutch issue cost the #26 a well-deserved victory. However, the #6 put on a fantastic performance, climbing to 2nd place by the finish.
🚀 AWA Racing Team: A Podium in Its First WeatherTech Race
For its first-ever WeatherTech race with the DUQUEINE D08, the AWA Racing team showed steady improvement throughout the weekend.
✔️ 7th in qualifying, the D08 #13 demonstrated great endurance and climbed four spots to finish 3rd.
An outstanding result for a debut appearance!
🏎️ 47 Motorsports: Just Short of the Podium
Already present in WeatherTech in 2021, 47 Motorsports renewed its commitment for the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona.
✔️ Starting 9th, the D08 #7 showed great race pace.
✔️ It finished 4th, just 47 seconds off the podium.
A strong performance that sets the stage for an exciting season!
🏆 A Successful Start to the IMSA Season for the D08
📌 Pole positions for JDC Motorsports and Muehlner Motorsport
📌 Podiums in both IMSA Prototype Challenge and WeatherTech
📌 Impressive race comebacks and strong performances
The DUQUEINE D08 confirms its huge potential in IMSA, promising a thrilling 2022 season. See you on January 29-30 for the Rolex 24 at Daytona!
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