Peter Ludwig Joins Rob Ecklin in Automatic Racing Aston Martin at Lime Rock
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2016 Contact: Beth Dolgner, (678) 485-1947, bdolgner@gmail.com ​ *Peter Ludwig Joins Rob Ecklin in Automatic Racing Aston Martin at Lime Rock* *Ludwig’s extensive history at Lime Rock will be an advantage* LAKEVILLE, Conn.—Automatic Racing has announced the addition of Peter Ludwig to the team for this weekend’s IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge race at Lime Rock Park. Ludwig joins Rob Ecklin in the No. 99 Automatic Racing/Invisible Glass Aston Martin GT4 Vantage. Ludwig has a long history of success at Lime Rock Park, which is the home track for the New Paltz, N.Y., resident. In fact, the same year that Ludwig moved to pro racing—2007—he finished second in the GS class during the Continental Tire race at Lime Rock. Ludwig has amassed a number of Spec Miata wins and podiums at his home track, as well. In 2014, Ludwig drove an Aston Martin to sixth in the GS class at Lime Rock, so teaming up to co-drive the Automatic Racing Aston Martin seemed like a natural choice. “I’ve known (Team Manager) David Russell for a long time,�?? said Ludwig. “I’m happy to get together with him for a race finally, and I hope it will be the first of many. Automatic Racing has an outstanding reputation and I’m looking forward to racing at Lime Rock with them.�?? “Peter is a specialist at Lime Rock, and he led there during the race in 2014,�?? noted Russell. “He’s a great guy to be around and is a fantastic addition to the team. He gives us a great chance at the win.�?? Ecklin is just as optimistic, especially considering the combination of car, drivers and circuit. “The Aston Martin and Lime Rock are a good match for each other: the compressed track will show the competitiveness of the Aston’s precision handling,�?? said Ecklin. “I’m really excited to run with Peter. Both of us have good experience with running an Aston Martin at Lime Rock, and I think we’ll be really competitive with that car at this track.�?? Ecklin and Ludwig hope to capitalize on their combined experience when the race begins on Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Automatic Racing fans can watch the race live on IMSA.tv and see the FS1 coverage at noon on July 31. Automatic Racing is sponsored by Invisible Glass, Rogue Engineering, Melbourne BMW and Redglare Records. *ABOUT INVISIBLE GLASS* Invisible Glass is a premium automotive glass cleaner, and it is the top-selling automotive glass cleaner in the United States. The Invisible Glass product line includes aerosol and spray bottle cleaner, Invisible Glass with rain repellent for windshields, and even wiper blades. Find more information about Invisible Glass at www.InvisibleGlass.com. Beth Dolgner 2119 Marshalls Lane SE Atlanta, GA 30316 678.485.1947 bdolgner@gmail.com www.BethDolgner.com
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