Chevy Notes for the 2004 24 Hours of Le Mans
Jun 9, 2004
Corvette C5-R racing team prepares for the GTS Class battle royale LE MANS, France - The General Motors Chevrolet Corvette Racing team has arrived in Le Mans, site of the 72nd annual 24-hour race in the French countryside. The Corvette C5-R, considered by many to be one of the finest GT sports racing cars of all time, ... Continue reading
Jun 9, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Susan D. Clark 704-287-3266 JOHNNY MILLER ANNOUNCES 2004 TRANS-AM SERIES EFFORT; EIGHT-YEAR TRANS-AM VETERAN SIGNS WITH DERHAAG MOTORSPORTS JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 8, 2004) ‹ 2003 Motorock Trans-Am Series championship runner-up Johnny Miller announced today he plans to compete in ... Continue reading
JagUar Sponsors the 2004 Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races
Jun 3, 2004
SONOMA, Calif., June 3 -- Jaguar North America is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the 18th annual Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races, taking place June 4 - 6 at Infineon Raceway. The Jaguar Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races will feature some of the world's finest classic racing machines, as well as ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2004
LAKEVILLE, Conn.--June 2, 2004--Although the weather forecast had been for rain during the week, race day at Round Two of the SCCA SPEED Touring Car season at Lime Rock Park broke cloudy but dry, with the 65 degree temperatures near perfect for both racers and spectators. Veteran driver Peter Cunningham in the #4 NISMO ... Continue reading
PAUL NEWMAN AND MICHAEL BROCKMAN ANNOUNCE ENTRY INTO AGT
May 28, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 PAUL NEWMAN AND MICHAEL BROCKMAN ANNOUNCE ENTRY INTO AGT Wilton, CT- Paul Newman and teammate Michael Brockman today announced their entry into the American GT Challenge series. Newman will pilot the number 79 Corvette, while Brockman will ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Lime Rock Preview
May 27, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Autosport Development #5 GMAC Commercial Finance/Trenton Forging GTO Ready For Lime Rock Park Detroit - May 27 2004: Following the long break after the season opener at Sebring, Autosport Development is ready to put the #5 GMAC Commercial Financ ... Continue reading
Pruett and Papis Give Lexus First Prototype Win; Move Into Rolex Series Championship Lead
May 25, 2004
MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, May 25 -- After dominating early, the CompUSA Lexus Riley driven by Scott Pruett and Max Papis had to rally late in the race to take the lead on the way to winning the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont- Tremblant and give Lexus its first-ever Rolex Series Daytona Prototype victory. Not only did Lexus ear ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Mont-Tremblant race
May 23, 2004
hosed Orbit Racing had a strong start to the Rolex Sports Car Series race at le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, but a cut water hose took them out of contention for a podium finish. The team finished ninth in the GT class after six hours on the 2.65-mile road course. Mike Fitzgerald started the No. 44 Classic Industries Porsch ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Has Wild Canadian Ride
May 23, 2004
Shane Lewis Has Wild Canadian Ride MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, Canada, May 23, 2004 - Shane Lewis and the No. 7 PAP-Parts/ Southard Motorsports BMW-FABCAR Daytona Prototype fought through a difficult weekend here at the beautiful Circuit du Mont-Tremblant. Despite a stunning effort by the Jupiter, Fla. resident in today's ... Continue reading
May 23, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Interim Public Relations Manager, ph: 704-348-9400, cellular 704-589-2100 MONTERREY, Mexico (May 22, 2004) ‹ Official results for today¹s Toyota Atlantic Championship Presented by Yokohama final qualifying session at the Tecate/Telmex Grand Prix of Monterrey are at ... Continue reading
Sheehan puts Audi on front row in Grand-Am Cup GS debut
May 23, 2004
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gary Sheehan (415) 652-7903/gary@teamsmr.com Saturday May 22, 2004 Thom Wilder (949) 275 5585/twilder3@cox.net Sheehan PUTS AUDI on Front Row in grand-am Cup GS DEBUT SATURDAY QUALIFYING report, Mont-Tremblant 250 Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada - Former U.S. Touring Car Championship drive ... Continue reading
Albertsons To Sponsor Portland Motorock Trans-Am Series Race During Champ Car Grand Prix Weekend
May 21, 2004
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Motorock Trans-Am Series 704-348-9400 Nate Parr, Fish Marketing 503-635-0007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBERTSONS TO SPONSOR PORTLAND MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES RACE DURING CHAMP CAR GRAND PRIX WEEKEND PORTLAND, Ore (May 20, 2004) ‹ Albertsons has been named title sponsor of Round 2 of the 200 ... Continue reading
Lexus Heads North Looking for First Prototype Win
May 19, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., May 18 -- After knocking on victory's door in the first three races of the season, the Lexus Grand American Daytona Prototype effort will head north of the border to Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, looking to secure its first victory in the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant. In the season's first three event ... Continue reading
AGT POST MOSPORT ENTRY LIST, STRONG FIELD OF CARS
May 17, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 AGT POST MOSPORT ENTRY LIST, STRONG FIELD OF CARS Wilton, CT- The American GT Challenge announced their entry list for the Mosport Victoria Day event [May 23rd] today. The entry list provides for a diversity of cars and drivers. In all, fif ... Continue reading
SCCA PRO RACING ANNOUNCES SANCTIONING AGREEMENT
May 17, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 TOPEKA, Kan. – The American GT Challenge and SCCA Pro Racing® announced today they have reached an agreement to sanction the AGT race at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario Sunday, May 23, as part of the Victoria Da ... Continue reading
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