The Ligier JS P320 scores a double pole and double victory in the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge at Lime Rock!

What a weekend for Jr III Racing and their #3 Ligier JS P320! After a frustrating weekend in Canada (two second places) Bijoy Garg and his team returned more motivated than ever to Lime Rock Park on 21 - 22 July. And their work certainly paid off. The #3 LMP3 clinched not only the double pole position on Friday, but also the double victory in the two sprint races on Saturday!

• Bijoy Garg in the #3 Jr III Racing Ligier JS P320 dominated the two qualifying sessions on Friday 21st July. He scored his third double pole position of the season with two fastest laps in 49.108s followed by another in 49.208s.

• On Saturday 22nd July, the #3 Ligier JS P320 pursued its winning ways and had a flawless first race. Despite two yellow flags, Garg did not relinquish the lead and crossed the finishing line in first place in addition to setting the fastest lap in the race in 50.231s. “Honestly, with what happened at Mosport with the starts, this feels like a relief,” Garg admitted. “It's back where we should be. Hopefully, we can continue this momentum. Really, really excited .”

• In the second race in the afternoon, Garg showed he'd lost none of his pep by repeating his stunning performance and clinching a double victory, his very first of the season! In addition, he also set the fastest lap again in a time of 49.715s!

• Thanks to this weekend dominated by the #3 Ligier JS P320 from start to finish, Jr III Racing has taken the lead in the championship with 2600 points.

Round five of the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge will take place on 21-22 August at the Virginia International Raceway.

For Race 1 results, CLICK HERE.

For Race 2 results, CLICK HERE.

 

For more information on the Ligier JS P320, CLICK HERE.