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A Familiar Face in the IMSA Paddock Says Goodbye at Watkins Glen
The 2026 Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen delivered another memorable chapter in IMSA endurance racing. As teams battled through six grueling hours where strategy, reliability, and execution mattered as much as outright speed, one longtime Michelin team member was taking in the event from a different perspective.For Michelin trackside support specialist Brian Monprode, Watkins Glen marked the end of an extraordinary journey.After more than two decades helping teams maximize their tire performance, Brian worked his final race weekend before retirement, closing a career that has made him one of the most recognizable and respected figures in the IMSA paddock.