DXDT Withdraws From Laguna Seca After Transporter Fire

Overview

• DXDT pulled its GTD entry from this weekend’s IMSA race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, reducing the field to 33 cars.
• The withdrawal follows the second team transporter fire in two weeks in North American sports car racing, highlighting how rig failures can sideline entries.
• The blaze struck the team’s rig on I-5 north of Bakersfield as it hauled the No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R and support gear, with no injuries or other vehicles involved.
• Program manager Bryan Sellers said a left-rear truck axle likely failed and ignited the fire, though the cause has not been confirmed.
• DXDT weighed rushing a spare Corvette from its East Coast base but ruled it out due to timing and now aims to be ready for the Six Hours of The Glen in late June.