Hayner Qualifying Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Hayner Picks Up Time In SPEED World Challenge GT Qualifying GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO Qualifies 15th Portland, Ore. – July 24, 2004 “It may not look like it on paper,” explained Stu Hayner, driver of the GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO, “but this was the best qualifying we’ve had since we started this program.” Hayner was referring to today’s SPEED World Challenge GT qualifying at Portland International Raceway for Sunday’s SPEED World Challenge GT Round 5 that will run in conjunction with the Portland Grand Prix. “We picked up time from yesterday and it appears we’ve really got the car right for the extreme conditions we’re experiencing this weekend. It’s hot, and the track is really unpredictable. Some of the cars that turned quick laps during qualifying aren’t able to sustain those speeds. The race is going to come down to taking care of equipment.” “I’m really happy with how the car feels,” Hayner continued. “Our guys seem to have figured out a good middle ground for our race set-up. We qualified about 1.5 seconds off the pole sitter. But our quick time is reflective of a time we can run consistently throughout Sunday’s race. With the weather this hot, a 50-minute sprint is going to have endurance racing ramifications on tires and equipment. We think we’ve got the right combination to put us in the hunt at the end.” Sunday’s SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Round Five race, scheduled for 32 laps (62.208 miles), or 50 minutes, takes its standing start at 10:55 a.m. (PDT). Live Timing & Scoring is available through www.world-challenge.com. The race initially airs August 1 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), 10:00 a.m. (PDT). 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE: A High-resolution rendering of Stu Hayner’s 2004 #5 Pontiac GTO is available in two views at http://www.johnthawley.com/comp_rendering.jpg
