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Catalano, Walker Double Up in Caution‑Free VIR Sprints as Porto Claims GSX

A Sunday CTMP makeup race at VIR will cap the tripleheader to further shape the season picture.

Valentino Catalano during IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Race No. 1 at VIRginia International Raceway, 8/22/2025 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)
Nate Cicero during IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge practice for the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix at VIRginia International Raceway, 8/22/2025 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Overview

  • Saturday’s 45-minute Race 2 at VIR ran caution-free, matching Friday’s clean opener in the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.
  • Valentino Catalano led every lap from pole for his sixth LMP3 win of 2025, finishing 42.439 seconds ahead of teammate Alexzander Kristiansson, again second in his IMSA debut weekend.
  • Turner Motorsport’s Jake Walker controlled GTDX from the start for his sixth victory of the season, defeating points leader Adam Adelson by 4.879 seconds.
  • GSX flipped to Kiko Porto on Saturday as he converted pole into a flag-to-flag win after Steven Clemons prevailed in Friday’s race.
  • Bronze Cup honors went to Brian Thienes (LMP3) and Ian Porter (GSX) again, with Vin Barletta adding GTDX on Saturday, as the CTMP Race 2 makeup is set for 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday.