Tough Breaks for Corvette Racing at Long Beach!
April 17, 2025
Historic 1.968-Mile, 11-Turn Temporary Street Circuit!
Photo Credit: Richard Prince for Corvette Racing
The streets of Long Beach weren’t kind to Corvette Racing this weekend. Both Z06 GT3.R entries were hampered by contact in a dramatic and chaotic 100-minute sprint.
The No. 13 AWA Corvette, driven by Orey Fidani and Matt Bell, overcame early contact and a trip to the tire barriers to finish 13th in GTD. Despite bodywork damage and losing a lap, the pair battled back to finish on the lead lap.
The No. 36 DXDT Racing Corvette, piloted by Tommy Milner and Robert Wickens, was running an impressive sixth before late-race contact tore away the left-rear bodywork, forcing an unscheduled stop with just 16 minutes to go.
The weekend still had its bright spots—Wickens made his WeatherTech debut using a hand-control brake system and showed impressive pace early on.
Next up: Corvette Z06 GT3.R returns to action at Laguna Seca, May 9–11. Let’s hope for a cleaner run on the California coast.
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