Watkins Glen Practice Notes

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Specter Werkes/Sports  Practice  Notes
#24 Cauley Corvette GTR Presented by Highlander Working Out Gremlins

Watkins Glen N.Y. – June 18, 2004  The #24 Cauley Corvette GTR 
presented by Highlander worked through some minor issues in the first 
day of practice for the 2004 Rolex Sports Car Series Sahlen’s Six Hours 
of the Glen. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 20, 2004 at the 
historic Watkins Glen 3.4-mile, 11-turn permanent road course in scenic 
New York (SPEED Channel - Part 1, 11 a.m. ET, Part 2, 3 p.m. ET).

“We’ve been bit by a few minor glitches,” said Crew Chief, Danny 
Kellermeyer. “The issues we’re having are the type of things you run 
into when you run a partial schedule. The good news is the car and 
motor are sound. Friday’s problem with the radiator didn’t do any 
damage to the engine and everything tested solid. Fortunately, the 
computer threw the car into “limp-home” mode and saved us a lot of 
headaches.”

Both drivers came in with strong impressions of the car.

“In the few laps I’ve done, I’m real pleased with the feel of the car,” 
said Jeff Nowicki. “We’re still taking it easy shaking things down, but 
the changes we made since Daytona feel great. I’m sure we’ll have it 
comfortable by Sunday and Tom [Bambard] and I can concentrate on lap 
times and taking care of the car.”

“I like how the car feels,” expressed Bambard. “We had such crazy 
weather at Daytona, I’m enjoying just being on a dry track. I’m sure 
the guys will catch up with the little bugs we’ve had and we’ll be 
ready for the six hours Sunday. I’m looking forward to it.”

  Both drivers have had a busy week making appearances at local Best Buy 
stores in Amherst, Rochester, Ithaca and Syracuse to promote the 
release of The Highlander, Xena and Hercules home video DVD box sets. 
The drivers will also make an appearance at BJAM Country Music 
Festival.

The #24 Cauley Corvette GTR presented by Highlander is driven by 1993 
SCCA GT Champion and President of Specter Werkes, Jeff Nowicki of 
Birmingham, Michigan and NASCAR Craftsman Truck series driver, Tom 
Bambard of South Lyon, Michigan.

In addition to Cauley Chevrolet and The Highlander, the team continues 
to receive support from Very Berry Exotics. “We had a great experience 
with the Specter Werkes team at this years 24 Hours of Daytona,” said 
owner, Richard Berry. “We’re really looking forward to continued 
success at Watkins Glen.”

Other team support is provided by: GM Performance Parts, Mobil 1, 
Moroso, ET Performance, Weldon Racing Pumps, Hawk Performance and 
Tremec Transmissions.

The 2004 Rolex Sports Car Series Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen is 
scheduled for Sunday, June 20, 2004 at the historic Watkins Glen 
3.4-mile, 11-turn permanent road course in scenic New York (SPEED 
Channel - Part 1, 11 a.m. ET, Part 2, 3 p.m. ET). Updates and photos 
can be found at http://www.spectergtr.com
	
Cauley Chevrolet, Inc.
For over 20 years Cauley Chevrolet has been servicing the needs of 
Southeastern Michigan. Recently voted #1 in GM Customer Service, the 
company prides itself on customer satisfaction. Located in West 
Bloomfield, Michigan, Cauley Chevrolet is known as "America's Corvette 
Dealer" ranking in the top 10 nationally in Corvette sales.

Specter Werkes/Sports Inc.
Specter Werkes/Sports is an automotive prototype facility based in 
Troy, Michigan. SWS specializes in designing and building accessories 
for the Corvette. The company's current flagship project is the 
Corvette GTR performance street car. The car was recently featured in 
Road and Track, Vette Magazine and appeared on SPEED Channel’s Sports 
Car Revolution.