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Autosport Development Laguna Seca Race Report



Monterey, Calif. – October 17, 2004 The GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO, 
driven by Stu Hayner finished 15th in the last race of the 2004 season 
today at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The 
SPEED World Challenge GT race ran in conjunction with the American 
Lemans Series’ Monterey Sports Car Championships.

The team also finished 15th overall in the driver Championship points.

“We’d like to have seen better,” commented team owner, David Moxlow. 
“We took on a major project with this GTO. We’ve been told it is the 
first professional road racing effort in the history of the GTO. So we 
know what we got ourselves into. We’ve learned quite a bit through our 
efforts and we’re convinced that the process of developing the car 
under true race conditions was the way for us to go.”

“We’re planning several announcements in the next few weeks,” continued 
Moxlow. “But, you can be sure we’ll return to the SPEED World Challenge 
Series. This is where it’s at! You can also be sure we’re going to 
improve in the off-season. Plans are already underway developing the 
new car and we know what we have to do.”

Moxlow added. “Personally, I’d like to thank the crew, Stu Hayner and 
our major partners that have participated and stood by us throughout 
the year. It’s been great fun and a terrific experience. We’ll be 
back!”

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