There’s a certain déjà vu that comes with success, and for the #51 World Of SimRacing Team Cadillac V-Series.R, 2025 was proof that lightning can indeed strike twice. One year after their maiden VSCA Endurance Cup triumph, the Spanish-led squad repeated the feat, closing out the season with a victory at the ten-hour Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta — the same track that had seen so many championships decided before.
The Cadillac, shared across the season by drivers Dani Fonte, Carlos Hernandez G., Álvaro Martínez, and Manuel Perez, showed remarkable growth since the shaky opening round at Daytona. What began as a frustrating start quickly evolved into a campaign defined by calm execution, consistency, and a resilience that only true endurance veterans can muster.
From Frustration to Focus
Their year began under the harsh floodlights of Daytona, where endurance often meets chaos. The team was caught in multiple incidents, picking up penalties and finishing seventh in class, twelve laps down. It could easily have derailed their entire season, yet it didn’t.
Sebring was where the turnaround began. Fonte, Hernandez G., and Martínez guided the Cadillac to victory in the twelve-hour classic — a result that not only restored confidence but ignited belief that the team could again fight for the Cup.
From there, momentum became their ally. Watkins Glen brought another win, and Indianapolis yielded a solid runner-up finish. The championship pendulum began to swing their way once more, setting up a final-round showdown at Road Atlanta.
Petit Le Mans Perfection
Road Atlanta has long been known for its chaos — and its heroes. For the #51 crew, it was both the stage and the statement they had been building toward all season. Entering the finale two points behind, the team knew there was no room for hesitation, but at the same time the Spaniards were determined to avoid a repeat of last year's Petit Le Mans, when a hefty post-race penalty for a car contact incident under FCY cost them the win.
With Fonte, Hernandez G., and Martínez behind the wheel, the Cadillac was in its element, managing traffic, executing pit cycles, and hitting every critical Endurance Cup points mark almost with surgical precision. Their pace was relentless, and when the checkered flag waved after ten hours, the #51 sat atop both the race and the championship standings.
Martínez, reflecting afterward, summed it up with humility and pride: “Last year we won the Endurance Cup title and we never thought we’d repeat it a year later... but wow! We did it for the second year in a row!”
Strength in Consistency
The team’s secret wasn’t raw speed, though that one was strong as well — it was discipline. Even with a handful of penalties earlier in the year, the #51’s hallmark was consistency. They finished every race, scored heavily at every endurance points mark, and rarely allowed emotion to override judgment.
“Consistency and composure are the keys,” said team member David Trueba. “We struggled at Daytona again, but after that, everything came together. We believed in our work and the results came.”
Fonte echoed that sentiment, pointing to endurance racing’s unique rhythm: “This championship is peculiar — you score at exact times, sometimes under green, sometimes under caution. You have to adapt without losing sight of the bigger picture.”
A Champion’s Mindset
Behind every endurance triumph lies hours of preparation and a balance between patience and aggression. The #51 crew displayed both — and not just in the spotlight moments. Whether navigating tricky restarts, managing lapped traffic, or recalibrating after a penalty, they embodied what endurance racing is all about: teamwork and tenacity.
When asked about the toughest part of the season, Martínez didn’t hesitate: “Daytona — always Daytona. It’s the longest, the hardest, and it comes just when you’re still getting to know the car. If that race were at the end of the year, it would be a very different story.”
By the end of the season, the story had already written itself: redemption, resilience, and a repeat title.
World Of SimRacing Secures VSCA Legacy
Defending an Endurance Cup title is no small feat by any means. The 2025 campaign tested World Of SimRacing Team’s patience, preparation, and resolve — but in the end, they proved that champions aren’t defined by how they start, but how they finish.
As the dust settled at Road Atlanta, the team’s familiar blue and white Cadillac crossed the line first once again — a fitting symbol of a team that has learned not just how to win, but how to stay on top.
And while the champagne dried and the engines cooled, one thing was clear: the #51 World Of SimRacing Team didn’t just defend a title. They cemented a legacy in the VSCA SportsCar Championship history books.
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