GRAND AM: Hiskey Looking Forward to First Trip to Road America

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

June 30, 2001

PHOENIX, Arizona - Grand American Rolex Series driver Kim Hiskey (Monroe, WA) is looking forward to taking her first laps around the 4-mile, 14-turn road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

"I have heard so many great things about this track," Hiskey said. "Everyone has told me how fun the track is to race on and how supportive the fans are of road racing."

Hiskey, who took home her first victory earlier this season with teammate Randy Pobst at the Sun Automotive 200 in Phoenix, says her #15 Porsche GT3-RS is in perfect condition to win the Road America 500. She credits the car's success to crew chief, Greg Fordahl.

"This car has been amazing all year," Hiskey said. "Greg and the rest of the team have kept this car running so well, despite a few bumps along the way."

One of the bigger bumps this season came during the Six Hours of The Glen. Hiskey was hit by a prototype while going through the esses. Her #15 machine sustained severe body damage. Luckily, Hiskey limped away from the accident with only minor injuries.

Amazingly, Hiskey's team had her car repaired and was able to roll it onto the transporter for the following week's race in Lime Rock, CT.

Hiskey explains that Road America's long course is good for her 3.6 liter, 420 horsepower Porsche.

"We don't have the horsepower of the V-8 BMW, but we hope that the aerodynamics of our Porsche will compensate for that".

When the green flag falls on the Road America 500, Hiskey will be the only woman behind the wheel. In fact, she is the only female car owner and driver in the Grand-Am series.

The Road America 500, presented by the Chicago Tribune, will begin at noon on Sunday, July 8.

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