Cadillac brings back podium-sweeping trio
Jun 17, 2005
Angelelli joins Papis and Pilgrim for Grand Prix of Cleveland DETROIT, MI - Cadillac announced today that Max Angelelli will rejoin its CTS-V race team to compete in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT race in Cleveland on June 26. Angelelli will drive the #12 CTS-V, teaming with Andy Pilgrim and fellow Italian Max Papis ... 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
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
British ace McNish hoping for a second Le Mans 24 Hour win
Jun 12, 2005
AUDI BIDS FOR FIFTH LE MANS “MARATHON” TRIUMPH British ace McNish hoping for a second Le Mans 24 Hour win Allan McNish bids for his second and Audi’s fifth Le Mans 24 Hour race victory in the 73rd running of the famous twice-around-the-clock marathon motor race which begins on Saturday (18 June, 1500B ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2005
The new SAMAX team took the Rolex Sports Car Series GT class by storm this week, but were forced to withdraw from Sunday's six-hour race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International when a brake rotor failed during Saturday qualifying. The No. 71 Porsche 911 GT3 RS posted the fastest GT practice times on both Friday and Saturd ... Continue reading
Mike Rockenfeller - Le Mans test
Jun 6, 2005
Mike Rockenfeller had a positive start to preparations for les 24 Heures du Mans, scheduled for June 18 and 19. Rockenfeller, of Monaco, and his fellow Porsche factory driver Marc Lieb of Ludwigsburg, Germany, were second in the GT2 class for most of a nine-hour test day on June 5. Their co-driver Leo Hindery of New Yo ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2005
First Step Done For Petersen/ White Lightning In Pursuit of Third Le Mans GT2 Title LE MANS, France, June 5, 2005 – The first of three distinct steps to becoming the first American, privateer team to win three consecutive 24 Heures Du Mans in GT2 class is now complete. With the checkered flag waving over the Auto ... 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
May 28, 2005
Marc Sluszny of Antwerp, Belgium, has postponed his plan to compete in les 24 Heures du Mans. A late driver change on his announced team for this year's race led to discussions with several other teams, but he decided against the available opportunities. With the Le Mans test set for June 5, he did not believe the rema ... 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
HENZLER, STRETCH LEAD DAMP SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE PRACTICE AT MID-OHIO
May 20, 2005
For Immediate Release HENZLER, STRETCH LEAD DAMP SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE PRACTICE AT MID-OHIO LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 20, 2005) – Germany’s Wolf Henzler and Dallas’ Bob Stretch were not deterred by damp conditions at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and led the opening practice session ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Drivers Cup Competition
May 18, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, May 18 -- The driving equivalent of an "Ironman Triathlon" is coming to America. Once reserved for the best European drivers, North American drivers will compete in this international competitive driving event, which will take place in the United States. The 2006 Dunlop Drivers Cup is scheduled for next Ap ... Continue reading
6 Hours of Mont-Tremblant- Shane Shots- Shane Lewis Notes and Story Lines
May 17, 2005
Shane Shots – Notes on Shane Lewis Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series – Daytona Prototype Class 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant– Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Can.– May 19-20 No.3 PAP-PARTS / OZEXE Southard Motorsports BMW-Riley Daytona Prototype birthplace: Lancaster, Calif. current ... Continue reading
ALMS GT2 Points Leaders Petersen/ White Lightning Prepare for Mid-Ohio/ Le Mans
May 16, 2005
ALMS GT2 Points Leaders Petersen/ White Lightning Prepare for Mid-Ohio/ Le Mans LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 16, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing enters Sunday’s ALMS at Mid-Ohio with its plate full and expectations high. The Michael Petersen-owned team is simultaneously preparing for this import ... Continue reading
Le Mans Champions Announce Final Driver Lineup for GT2 Title Defense
May 10, 2005
Le Mans Champions Announce Final Driver Lineup for GT2 Title Defense LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 10, 2005 – Defending 24 Heures du Mans LM GT2 class (formerly LM GT) champions Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing have finalized the drivers that it will use to challenge for a third-straight victory in the classic ... Continue reading
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