Neapole-Cosmo Duo Clinches First HSR B.R.M. Endurance Challenge Victory at Sebring

By Michael Anderson

December 7, 2024 at 01:12 AM

Bob Neapole and Guy Cosmo secured their first HSR B.R.M. Endurance Challenge victory at Sebring International Raceway, piloting the RBN Motorsports 2020 Acura ARX-05. The duo emerged victorious after an intense battle with Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss in the Matador Motorsports Cadillac DPi, winning by a margin of 4.264 seconds.

Race cars competing on track

Race cars competing on track

The victory came through strategic execution, with Neapole's strong opening stint and a perfectly timed mid-race pit stop for Cosmo. Travis Engen completed the Historic Prototype podium in his 2005 Audi R8 LMP.

In the GT Modern class, Vincent Barletta claimed victory in the Turner Motorsport BMW M6 GTD, finishing fourth overall. The Flynn father-son duo secured second place in their Irish Mike's Racing Porsche 991.2 GT3, while Colin Dougherty took third in his Porsche 997 Grand-Am Cup.

The event, celebrating Sebring's racing heritage and military aviation history, featured vintage aircraft displays, including a rare 1942 Vultee BT-15 Valiant piloted by Tom Smith – one of only four still flying today.

Two planes parked on tarmac

Two planes parked on tarmac

The HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour continues with four Run Groups competing in succession, starting Saturday at 1 PM and concluding Sunday at 12 PM. Winners will receive custom-made B.R.M. Chronographes wall clocks, featuring unique dial designs matching their time pieces.

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