Infineon Wrap-Up: Hayner Makes The Best of A Tough Situation
GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO Finishes 18th Sonoma, Calif. – July 17, 2004 Starting at the back of the field after officials disallowed the qualifying time of the GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO, Stu Hayner felt he had a top 10 car for Sunday’s SPEED World Challenge GT Round 4 in conjunction with the Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Speedway. Unfortunately, a faulty rear suspension upright got in his way. “That was a scary ride,” said a wide-eyed Hayner after the race. “Since we were starting at the back of the field, Rob [crew chief, Rob Wanamaker] made the decision to start the race on stickers and go for it. Every time I put my foot into the throttle the car would squat down and then recoil in an odd way. The only thing I could guess was we either had bad tires or a flat tire. When the first yellow came out I simply had to pit.” “The tire change seemed to help but then it got bad again,” Hayner continued. “All I could do was ride it out. I drove it the best I could but to say it was a handful is an understatement. I can’t recall a car ever feeling that way.” Hayner nursed the car home in a respectable 18th position. A post race inspection by the crew revealed that the holes in an aluminum suspension upright had elongated and were moving about under acceleration. The part will be retooled and replaced for Portland. In other event activity, the team is releasing a new #5 GTO/Stu Hayner souvenir poster to given free to fans attending the Infineon race and next week’s event in Portland. GMAC Commercial Finance, considered a leader in its segment of the financial services market, provides accounts receivable management and financing, asset-based lending, equipment finance/leasing, retail financing, structured financing, and supply chain management services to a wide variety of clients in diverse industries. Loan facilities are in the $2 million to $200 million range. With locations in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, the Company is positioned to provide lending services worldwide. Trenton Forging Company from Trenton Michigan is a leading producer of custom impression die forgings to a wide variety of industries. They have a strong reputation as a supplier of choice to many Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive/light truck suppliers. Trenton produces multiple cavity die forgings to meet customers exacting specifications and offers a wide range of high quality custom forging products with exceptional customer service. In association with Trenton Forging, Autosport Development competes as part of the SPEED World Challenge GT Series. All events are nationally televised on SPEED channel (formerly Speedvision). In 2004 the SCCA SPEED World Challenge series will visit Lime Rock Park, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Infineon Raceway, Portland International Raceway, Mosport International Raceway, Road America, Road Atlanta Motorsports Center and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. For more information about Autosport Development and the Stu Hayner #5 GTO, visit www.GoAutosport.com For more information about Trenton Forging, visit www.trentonforging.com For more information about GMAC Commercial Finance, visit www.gmaccf.com For more information about SCCA SPEED World Challenge, visit www.world-challenge.com http://www.johnthawley.com/comp_rendering.jpg
