Porsche Penske Motorsport wins back to back at Twelve Hours of Sebring as Felipe Nasr makes history
Star driver takes the No. 7 963 to victories in the first two races of the season for the second consecutive year.
Felipe Nasr made history for Porsche Penske Motorsport with the team's second consecutive victory in the Twelve Hours of Sebring — which also marked a win in the 36 Hours of Florida. The Brazilian, who closed out Saturday's Grand Touring Prototype win in the No. 7 Porsche 963, became the first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar driver to win both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the endurance race in Sebring, Florida, in consecutive years.
"It’s incredible," Nasr told NBC Sports' Marty Snider. "That’s exactly what I signed up for and knew we could build something magical here.. I couldn’t be prouder.
" RESULTS : Click here for overall l By class Nasr also took the checkered flag last month in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and in both races last year. He was teamed with Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich after the same trio also triumphed in the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona. "Just incredible to represent Porsche and Penske," Nasr said.
"I love winning for them. Took a big team effort, and both cars were strong all day. Just want to say my teammates, those guys are phenomenal.