{
  "id": 65735,
  "title": "Wayne Taylor “so f***ing happy” after WTR ends IMSA win drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/wayne-taylor-so-f-ing-happy-after-wtr-ends-imsa-win-drought",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T00:58:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/wayne-taylor-so-fing-happy-after-wtr-ends-imsa-win-drought/10843772/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After an 18-month struggle, Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) achieved victory at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America, marking their first win since becoming a factory partner with Cadillac and their first overall win since June 2024. The team secured third place, bringing their total to 54 IMSA class wins, thus ending a tie with Brumos Racing and Champion Racing. The win was achieved by two Cadillac V-Series.R entries, driven by Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque, and Jordan Taylor and Louis Deletraz. The team owner, Wayne Taylor, expressed immense pride in the achievement, stating, \"When we don't get results, I feel like I've let them down.\" He also criticized the 60-second penalty given to the No. 40 car for driving too quickly near safety workers, calling it \"pretty much out of hand\" when a standard drive-through would have sufficed. The victory came after a challenging period following WTR's return to General Motors under GM leadership, which led to self-doubt among the drivers and management. Wayne Taylor emphasized the importance of keeping everyone positive and passionate, crediting Cadillac for their partnership in this success.",
  "summary": "After 18 grueling months of internal pressure, transition, and painful near-misses, Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) returned to win in emotional fashion at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America. The team delivered a remarkable performance across the 4.048-mile, 14-turn natural terrain road course, claiming victory and third place. The victory marked WTR’s first GTP-class triumph ...…",
  "key_points": [
    "Wayne Taylor Racing wins first IMSA race since June 2024",
    "Wayne Taylor Racing ends 18-month win drought at Road America",
    "Wayne Taylor proud, criticizes 60-second penalty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Wayne Taylor Racing ends IMSA win drought in chaotic Road America finish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/wayne-taylor-racing-ends-imsa-win-drought-in-chaotic-road-america",
        "published": "2026-08-02T22:07:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}