Buckle Up for LMGT3 Rodeo in the Lone Star State!
Howdy, y’all! The FIA World Endurance Championship is fixin’ to rustle up some serious action in Austin, Texas for round six of the season. We’re talkin’ 18 LMGT3 cars ready to duke it out at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for six hours of pedal-to-the-metal racing. So grab your cowboy hats and let’s mosey on through what’s in store!
Home Field Advantage: American Drivers in the Spotlight
Well butter my biscuit, we’ve got some hometown heroes to root for! Here are the American drivers looking to lasso a win on home soil:
• Ben Keating – This Texas tornado will be piloting one of the Proton Mustangs. Can the local boy done good wrangle a podium?
• Ryan Hardwick – Saddling up in the other Proton Ford Mustang
• Ian James – The Heart of Racing Aston Martin driver is hoping to corral a strong finish
• Simon Mann – Another Aston Martin jockey aiming to tame COTA
Porsche Prowling for More Points
The Manthey PureRxcing Porsches have been hotter than a two-dollar pistol this season. The #92 crew is leading the championship after lassooing a win in Brazil. But with the field tightening up faster than a prairie dog spotting a coyote, can they keep their lead?
BMW and WRT: Ready to Rope a Win?
The BMW M4 GT3 piloted by Augusto Farfus and crew has been nipping at Porsche’s heels all season. They’re only a few points behind in the standings – could this be the weekend they finally corral that elusive first win?
Iron Dames Seeking Lady Luck
Bless their hearts, the Iron Dames Lamborghini squad has had about as much luck as a three-legged horse in a derby. Despite showing serious speed, reliability gremlins have wrangled away their chances. Here’s hoping they can finally break free of that bad juju in Texas!
Corvette Aiming to Rope Some Home State Glory
The TF Sport Corvette started the season like a bull out of a chute with pole in Qatar. But since then, they’ve been struggling to find their rhythm faster than a drunk two-stepper. With passionate American fans cheering them on, can they rediscover that early season magic?
Dark Horses to Watch
• D’Station Aston Martin – Marco Sørensen knows COTA like the back of his hand
• Vista AF Corse Ferrari – Thomas Flohr and crew are due for a big result
• Heart of Racing Aston Martin – Don’t count out the other American squad!
Prediction: Giddy Up, Prancing Horse!
In a twist more surprising than finding a vegetarian at a Texas BBQ, our expert is picking the #54 Vista AF Corse Ferrari to take the checkered flag! Could we see a Ferrari double with wins in both Hypercar and LMGT3? That’d be wilder than a rodeo bull on Red Bull!
So there you have it, partners! The LMGT3 field is more packed than a Texas honky-tonk on Saturday night. With wide open spaces and some of the best drivers in the business, we’re in for one heck of a show. Y’all better tune in to FIA WEC.tv (or Motortrend if you’re stateside) to catch all the action. It’s gonna be more fun than a barrel of armadillos!
