Danville, Va. — Sunny skies and a dry racetrack were a welcome sight for the 16-car Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America field Sunday.

After yesterday’s race in wet conditions, the Huracan Evos roared to the green flag at iconic VIRginia International Raceway for Round 8 of the season.

Polesitter Corey Lewis in the No. 29 Change Racing, Lamborghini Charlotte entry led the field to green. He was able to extend his lead as Sandy Mitchell in the No. 1 Prestige Performance / Wayne Taylor Racing, Lamborghini Paramus went off the track in Turn 2 of the first lap and Paolo Ruberti (No. 27 Dream Racing, Lamborghini Dallas) was hit with a drive-through penalty for jumping the start.

That left Lewis to race ahead of Brandon Gdovic in the No. 46 Precision Performance Motorsport, Lamborghini Palm Beach entry for the first part of the race. Mitchell got back into the race before going wide at the Oak Tree Turn before the pit window opened and was right behind Gdovic.

As the pit cycle closed with 17 minutes remaining in the race, the No. 46 seized the lead with Shinya Michimi taking over for Gdovic. Round 7’s winner – the No. 27 quickly moved up to second with Cedric Sbirrazzouli behind the wheel as the No. 29 fell off the pace and had to stop in the pits a second time.

What They Said

Shinya Michimi – No. 46 Precision Performance Motorsport, Lamborghini Palm Beach

“I want to thank the team for having me back out this weekend as I have been running in Japan this season. I am happy about coming back to my home and favorite track in the United States and getting a pole a win.”

Brandon Gdovic – No. 46 Precision Performance Motorsport, Lamborghini Palm Beach

“Always great to have Shinya with us. He is a great driver. Today we had a great car and I tried to do everything I could to hold off the No. 1 car during my stint. Virginia is my home and VIR is the first road course I ever raced on. This is a special thing for me as this is my home track.”