The NASA Utah Sunchaser six-hour enduro is something of an anomaly on the Western Endurance Racing Championship series. Because it takes place at Utah Motorsports Campus, it attracts teams we don’t normally see at the California races, and only the hardcore California teams make the trip to Utah for the longest race on the WERC calendar.
Of course, taking part in the six-hour enduro is also a great way to get familiar with the track, especially for teams competing at the 2024 NASA Championships at Utah Motorsports Campus in September.
In a race that was green flagged at 6 p.m., drivers across various classes demonstrated exceptional skill till the checkers flew at midnight. Here are the highlights from each class.
E0
Team Singler Racing Team led the pack, completing 72 laps, which was just one more than second place — just enough to take the class win — and securing the fastest lap at 2:05.958. Close behind, Team Turn One Automotive finished 71 laps and took second place in E0. Team X Factor rounded out the top three in the three-car class, going 56 laps before retiring.
E1
Dominating with 145 laps completed at checkers, Team Tazio Ottis Racing clinched first place, setting a rapid pace with a best lap time of 2:12.216. Team Magic Developed followed with 138 laps, while Team Blaze Racing completed the podium finishes with 134 laps.
E2
Team MRG Motorsports emerged victorious with 144 laps completed in E2, leading Team Piston Broke Racing, which completed 142 laps. Team 99WinnieRacing was not far behind, ending the race with 140 laps after six hours of racing.
E3
Team Next Level Racing stood alone in E3, completing 76 laps in three and a half hours before pulling in. The team’s fastest lap was a 2:19.759.
E3S
The competition was fierce in the five-car E3S field, with Team 12 Speed Shop taking the lead, finishing 140 laps in six hours. Team The Perfect Storm followed with 132 laps, while Team FG Sport completed the top three with 131 laps.
ES
Team Rooster Hall Racing took the top spot in ES, with 157 laps completed when checkers flew. Team Rooster Hall was closely followed by Team HM Road Racing Development which completed 153 laps. Team Axboe Racing captured third with 85 laps after it completed three hours of racing.
ESR
Team Norma’s Last Chance edged out one other competitor in ESR, with 165 laps completed and achieving the fastest lap in the class and overall at 1:52.800. Team Norma’s Last Chance also took second overall. Team Lang Development Racing was a close second with 164 laps and a fast lap of 1:56.740 and third overall.
GT
In the five-car GT class, Team Air Power Racing led with a robust 167 laps completed, which was good for the class and the overall win. Finishing in second in GT, Team TruSpeed Autosport was in pursuit with 160 laps, while Team Sigier Motorsports rounded out the top three in GT with 156 laps.
For more reports and insights about the drivers, including their previous finishes at NASA Championships events, visit NASA Speed News.
