Lmp2 takes center stage at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
It is finally that time of year again where the LMP2 field sheds its supporting role to become the undisputed kings of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. With the thunderous GTP machines absent from this weekend's Chevrolet Grand Prix, 10 LMP2 competitors will lead a 33-car field across the 10-turn, 2.459-mile circuit. It is a rare, beautiful opportunity for these drivers to command the track without the stress of managing faster traffic.
Jeremy Clarke, who drives the No. 43 Inter Europol Competition ORECA, is clearly buzzing about the prospect of having his eyes forward rather than constantly checking mirrors for GTP cars. Between the high-speed commitment of Turn 2 and the flat-out madness of Turn 8, these ORECA chassis are going to be flying. George Kurtz, currently leading the championship with Alex Quinn in the No. 04 CrowdStrike Racing by APR ORECA, agrees entirely: the pure speed these machines carry through the corners is something else.
This isn't just about fun, though; history shows us that dominating at this track is a clear path to the title. With the last two winners here going on to claim the championship, the stakes are massive for the likes of the No. 22 United Autosports USA ORECA pairing of Daniel Goldburg and Ben Hanley. Kurtz and Quinn head into the weekend with a 55-point lead, and they are hunting for an overall victory that would cement their status.
