Cadillac Racing Sweeps Championships
Cadillac celebrated a remarkable achievement at the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, achieving its fourth Manufacturer Championship and fifth IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup title in the prototype classification since 2017. The prestigious trophies were presented at the IMSA Night of Champions held at the Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia.
During the first year of the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) classification, Cadillac Racing showcased its prowess by securing two victories, six podium finishes, and two pole starts in the challenging nine-race season. These outstanding performances led Cadillac to capture the GTP Manufacturer Championship, adding to their previous Manufacturer Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2021 during the IMSA DPi era.
Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims, the talented drivers of the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-Series.R by Action Express Racing, emerged as the champions in both the GTP Driver and Team Championship categories. This remarkable feat marked Derani's second title in the past three years with Cadillac Racing. Furthermore, Derani, Sims, and Jack Aitken secured the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Driver and Team Championship, solidifying their legacy in endurance racing.
Cadillac's success on the track is deeply ingrained in its V-Series performance portfolio, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023. The innovative technologies and insights gained from decades of racing have seamlessly translated into the CT5-V Blackwing, CT4-V Blackwing, CT5-V, CT4-V, and Escalade-V, showcasing Cadillac's commitment to excellence both on and off the racetrack.
During the first year of the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) classification, Cadillac Racing showcased its prowess by securing two victories, six podium finishes, and two pole starts in the challenging nine-race season. These outstanding performances led Cadillac to capture the GTP Manufacturer Championship, adding to their previous Manufacturer Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2021 during the IMSA DPi era.
Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims, the talented drivers of the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-Series.R by Action Express Racing, emerged as the champions in both the GTP Driver and Team Championship categories. This remarkable feat marked Derani's second title in the past three years with Cadillac Racing. Furthermore, Derani, Sims, and Jack Aitken secured the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Driver and Team Championship, solidifying their legacy in endurance racing.
Cadillac's success on the track is deeply ingrained in its V-Series performance portfolio, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023. The innovative technologies and insights gained from decades of racing have seamlessly translated into the CT5-V Blackwing, CT4-V Blackwing, CT5-V, CT4-V, and Escalade-V, showcasing Cadillac's commitment to excellence both on and off the racetrack.