Petersen/ White Lightning To Start Pursuit of Le Mans Three-Peat Sixth
Jun 17, 2005
Petersen/ White Lightning To Start Pursuit of Le Mans Three-Peat Sixth LE MANS, France, Thursday, June 16, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing will be forced to start further back than anticipated, sixth in LM GT2 class, 40th overall, in their pursuit of an historic three-peat at the 73rd Annual 2 ... Continue reading
Galati Retruns To SPEED GT At Cleveland In #24 Volvo
Jun 17, 2005
For Immediate Release Courtesy of At-Speed Motorsports Contact: Paul Amico, paulamico@atspeedmotorsports.com Galati to Drive Volvo S60 R at Cleveland SAVAGE, Md. (16 June 2005) - At Speed Motorsports owner Bob Miller announced today that five-time SPEED World Challenge champion Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, will dr ... Continue reading
SCCA Formalizes Region Development Department
Jun 16, 2005
For Immediate Release SCCA Formalizes Region Development Department TOPEKA, Kan. (June 15, 2005) -- Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA) announced today the formalization of its new Region Development Department (RDD), combining the efforts of current staff with a focus on Regions and Members. Led by Vice President ... Continue reading
Le Mans By The Numbers - What It Takes To Race In the World's Biggest Sports Car Race
Jun 14, 2005
Le Mans By The Numbers What It Takes To Race In the World’s Biggest Sports Car Race LE MANS, France, June 13, 2005 – If a team leaves Las Vegas, wins after racing a Porsche 911 for 12 hours in Florida, racing to third in two hours and 45-minutes and second in another, travels 3,000 miles with 15 people from ... Continue reading
"Einstein" Eclipses 400 Races, Sets Sight on 600
Jun 14, 2005
For Immediate Release "Einstein" Eclipses 400 Races, Sets Sight on 600 Whether you realize it or not, if you've been to even a handful of Sports Car Club of America Club Racing events over the years, you know Mark Weber. It might be name recognition, as Weber has spent the better part of his SCCA tenure as a photograph ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mosport preview
Jun 13, 2005
winning program If past success is an indication of future results, Terry Borcheller should enjoy a strong performance at Mosport International Raceway on June 18. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., has won twice and collected eight class podium finishes in twelve races on the 2.5-mile road course in Bowmanville, Ont. He ... Continue reading
Lexus Powers Ganassi Teammates Into Series Points Lead at Grand American Six Hours of Watkins Glen
Jun 13, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., June 13 -- Heavy rain, changing conditions and a major shunt couldn't keep Scott Pruett and Luis Diaz (#01 CompUSA Lexus- Riley) from their fourth consecutive Rolex Sports Car Series podium finish with a third in Sunday's Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen to carry the duo into a tie for the Rolex Sports Ca ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2005
Petersen/ White Lightning Sets New Unofficial GT2 Track Record in Le Mans Testing LE MANS, France, June 5, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing driver Timo Bernhard (Dittweiler, Germany) set a new unofficial GT2 class track record in morning testing in preparation for the June 18-19th 24 Heures Du ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Wins 2005 Baja 500 Overall
Jun 5, 2005
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />ENSENADA, Mexico—Returning to his racing roots, NASCAR Team Owner/Driver Robby Gordon began his double-duty weekend with a stunning overall 4-wheel and SCORE Trophy-Truck victory in the 37th Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race in Ensen ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning to Begin Le Mans Title Defense with Sunday Drive
Jun 4, 2005
Petersen/ White Lightning to Begin Le Mans Title Defense with Sunday Drive LE MANS, France, June 4, 2005 – On Sunday Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing will begin its quest to become the first American, privateer race team to win three consecutive GT2 (formerly GT) class titles at the 24 Heures Du Mans. ... Continue reading
SCCA Solo Department Announces New Site Acquisition Committee
May 26, 2005
For Immediate Release SCCA Solo Department Announces New Site Acquisition Committee TOPEKA, Kan. (May 25, 2005) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. Solo Department officials have announced the formation of a Site Acquisition Committee. As the name suggests, the new Committee's primary responsibility will be to provide s ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology Vehicles Named Official Cars and Trucks of SCCA
May 24, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- The Chrysler Group and Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA) jointly announced today a multi- year partnership that names the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicle line as the "Official Cars and Trucks" of SCCA. The partnership includes a free SCCA membership offer to all participa ... Continue reading
Uyeda Wheels and Deals to Win at The Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo in Wendover
May 23, 2005
For Immediate Release Uyeda Wheels and Deals to Win At The Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo in Wendover WENDOVER, Utah (May 23, 2005) - Last year, The Tire Rack(r) SCCA ProSolo National Series competitor Jason Uyeda made nearly $6000 at the blackjack tables in West Wendover. The tables weren't nearly as kind this time around, bu ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Charges From Back of Pack to Second at Mid-Ohio
May 23, 2005
Petersen/ White Lightning Charges From Back of Pack to Second at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Oh., May 22, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing was forced to start from the back of the field— 22nd overall, seventh in class— at today’s ALMS at Mid-Ohio. However, the Michael Petersen-owned t ... Continue reading
Kleinubing Picks up 23rd SPEED Touring Car Win at Mid-Ohio After Leaders Falter
May 23, 2005
For Immediate Release Kleinubing Picks up 23rd SPEED Touring Car Win at Mid-Ohio After Leaders Falter LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 22, 2005) - RealTime Racing's Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, Fla., showed Sunday morning at the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Presented by Trenton Forging Quality Formed S ... Continue reading
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