Dyson Racing Quickest in Practice
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 21, 2002) -- Dyson Racing Team posted the quickest lap time of the day during the opening practice sessions for the 6 Hours of The Glen, part of this weekend's Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International. James Weaver piloted the #16 Ford-powered Riley & Scott to a 1:40.304 lap at 122.029 mph in the first practice session of the day. Dyson Racing's second entry - #20 Ford Riley & Scott - posted the second fastest time of the day, leading the second practice session with its 1:41.055 lap at 121.122 mph. Current points leader and defending race winner Doran Lista Racing had the third-fastest time with a 1:41.276 lap at 120.151 mph. Rand Racing led the SportsRacing Prototype II class today. The team's #8 Nissan-engined Lola clocked the quickest time in the class in both practice sessions, with its 1:48.440 at 112.873 mph in the second session topping the day. Its sister car - #7 Nissan Lola - was second fastest in the class. Park Place Racing's #5 Saleen S7R led the GTS class with its 1:53.151 lap at 108.174 mph in the morning, while Ferrari of Washington's #33 Ferrari 360 GT was in front of the GT field with a 1:53.467 lap time at 107.691 mph in the afternoon session. The #29 Mustang of Sky Blue Racing was quickest in American GT with its 1:54.260 lap at 107.873 mph. ******************************************************* Several Cars Suffer Damage In Practice Several cars suffered damage during today's practice sessions for Sunday's 6 Hours of The Glen, however most report it should not interfere with their bid for a spot in Victory Circle. · The #07 BMW-powered Picchio of G&W Motorsports/Momentum Motorcars sat out most of the second practice session due to an off track excursion, however the minor suspension damage will be repaired in time for Saturday practice. · The Flis Motorsports #09 Corvette was only able to complete a half of a lap during the morning practice session before suffering engine failure. The team is unsure if it will be able to repair the Corvette in time for Sunday's race. American GT driver points leader Doug Goad will most likely be moved to the team's #90 Corvette in order to gain points and hopefully maintain his lead. · The Park Place Racing #5 Saleen S7R came into the garage early during the second practice session with minor electrical problems. Driver Chris Bingham reported the car seemed to be missing some power and the team decided to bring it in to investigate what could be the cause. · The #54 BMW M3 of Bell Motorsports was involved in an accident in the inner loop, bringing out the checkered early for the afternoon practice session. The car suffered left front suspension damage that the team hopes to have fixed by Saturday's practice. · The #91 Corvette of Paladin Racing skipped over the gravel trap and into the foam wall in turn one during the morning session, but was back on track by the afternoon. · The Alegra Motorsports/901 Shop #40 BMW M3 lost a wheel in the afternoon session, but the team reports the damage was minor and will be repaired by Saturday's practice session. ******************************************************* Driver Autograph Session on Saturday The stars of the Rolex Sports Car Series will be on hand for an autograph session at the track on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. Fans are invited into the Rolex Series garage area to meet with their favorite sports car drivers before they hit the track for qualifying at 1 p.m. Drivers from all five classes of racing are slated to meet with fans, including the current points leaders and Rolex 24 At Daytona winners. For tickets, reserved camping, and additional information about the Sports Car Grand Prix featuring the 6 Hours of The Glen, contact The Glen ticket office at 607-535-2481 or log on to the official Watkins Glen website at www.theglen.com. More information on the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series can be found online at www.grand-am.com.