3:53:43 Hornet Motorsports lead the field. Their car has been consistently quick, setting steady lap times and maintaining a comfortable gap at the front. 3:34:46 At Turn 1, Static and Jank Inc. run closely together, braking late and exiting side by side. Neither driver gains an advantage as they continue their fight down the next straight. 3:13:17 Detreville makes a clean pass on Ignite to move up into 4th place. The move is well timed through traffic and helps Detreville stay in touch with the leading group. 2:46:23 The race settles into a consistent rhythm. Hornet Motorsports continue to control the lead. At this stage, they look to win it all in the championship fight. 2:34:45 Behind the leader, Felly Racing and Ignite remain close in the battle for second place. Detreville follows in 4th, watching the gap ahead as the race clock continues to count down. 2:05:34 It’s been a difficult race for Chuck E Mt, who are running off the pace compared to Static. A series of slow stints has left them further down the order than expected. 1:35:34 On the Mulsanne Straight, Detreville EB and Ignite exchange positions as they battle for third place with neither driver able to pull away. 0:42:34 With 42 minutes remaining, Hornet Motorsports still lead. If they can maintain position to the finish, the Constructors Championship will be theirs. 0:33:34 Detreville EB begins to close the gap at the front, the interval between the top cars continues to fall. 0:24:54 Detreville takes the lead at Turn 1 with a clean move. The French team move into first as the race enters its final phase. 0:22:34 Further back, Felly Racing and Ignite continue their close fight for a podium position, while also gaining time on Hornet ahead. 0:12:34 Hornet Motorsports drop to 4th place as their pace fades late in the race. Frost Motors begin to close in from behind. 0:02:34 Frost Industries overtake Hornet to take 4th position. Hornet’s long run at the front comes to an end in the final minutes. 0:00:32 – Final Lap On the final lap, Detreville cross the line to secure victory and become the first IEC Constructors Champions of 2026 as the fireworks tick down and the New Year for 2026 begins! Hornet Motorsports finish 4th after leading much of the race — a reminder that consistency to the end is critical in endurance racing. After four hours of watching and commentating in this description this is a race that will be remembered.
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