Porsche Rexy vs. Petit Le Mans Chaos: The LMP2 Hit That Changed Everything

Rexy rolled into Road Atlanta in a full Halloween mood, bones on display and confidence to match. The AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R was more than a fan favorite—it had real pace and, for long stretches, the lead in GTD Pro. You could feel it in the pits and in the stands: this might be the one.

Seven hours into Motul Petit Le Mans, the dream met traffic at the worst moment. An LMP2 clipped Rexy and everything changed. The crew hustled to repair the rear, the car went back out scarred but fighting, and the push to the flag was all heart. Klaus Bachler, Laurin Heinrich, and Michael Christensen brought it home in 8th in GTD Pro—not the finish they wanted, but the kind that shows who you are when luck runs out.

Elsewhere in the Porsche camp, Wright Motorsports kept it clean and smart to snag 6th in GTD at the season finale. Across the year, AO Racing’s full-time duo of Bachler and Heinrich earned 5th in the GTD Pro driver standings. Wright’s Elliott Skeer and Adam Adelson wrapped their first full IMSA season 6th in GTD—serious credibility for a rookie campaign.

Rexy came for treats and got a trick. But the story here is resilience: quick strategy calls, relentless pit work, and a car that still had teeth after a hit. Nights like this build fan bases and teams in equal measure. If you love the grind behind the glory, you loved Rexy at Petit.