CHRISTINE SLOSS Claims First Win at Watkins Glen in IMSA Pilot Challenge

June 24, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• Racing newcomer CHRISTINE SLOSS delivered a masterclass performance to claim her first IMSA Pilot Challenge victory in GS Bronze at Watkins Glen. The Van Der Steur Racing driver started second in class after a stellar qualifying effort, posting a 1:58.884 that put her just one tenth behind the Bronze leader. Her opening stint was the foundation of victory—taking the class lead in the opening laps and maintaining second place through the first caution period with impressive consistency that showcased her rapid adaptation to competitive motorsports.
• The strategic brilliance came during the mid-race pit window when SLOSS handed over to co-driver Ben at the perfect moment during a caution period. This timing proved crucial as they emerged as the only Bronze car on the lead lap, setting up a commanding position for the final stint. Despite multiple late-race cautions and incidents around them, the team managed the class lead expertly through heavy traffic and chaotic conditions to secure their breakthrough victory under yellow flag conditions.
• This triumph caps an remarkable debut season trajectory for SLOSS, who entered 2025 with limited racing experience but has now delivered four consecutive podium finishes. Starting with a second place at Daytona, she’s followed with podiums at Sebring, Laguna Seca, and Mid-Ohio before this breakthrough win. The result propels her to second in the GS Bronze championship standings with 1590 points, sitting just 20 points behind the leaders as the series reaches its midpoint—a stunning achievement for someone who was learning the basics just months ago.

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