History Reborn This Weekend At Inaugural VIR 500
Aug 28, 2002
History Reborn This Weekend At Inaugural VIR 500 Rolex Series Brings Professional Racers From Around Globe to VIR ALTON, Va. (August 27, 2002) -- The extensive sports car racing history of Virginia International Raceway will be reborn this weekend when the Rolex Sports Car Series returns professional sports car racing ... Continue reading
Luis Diaz Wins at Road America
Aug 19, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING DOMINATES ROAD AMERICA WITH 1-2-3 FINISH ! ! ! LUIS DIAZ WINS HIS SECOND TOYOTA ATLANTIC RACE Jon Fogarty and Alex Gurney Complete the Podium ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 19, 2002) - Dorricott Racing put on a show that was second to none ... Continue reading
Corvette History: A Look at the Talent and Personalities That Brought Corvette to Life
Aug 15, 2002
Over the last half-century, thousands of gifted, intelligent men and women have contributed to the Corvette legacy. Any attempt to whittle the list down to a dozen or so Corvette "people" is a daunting effort at best, sure to offend those who aren't included. At Corvette's roots are the legendary GM designers and execu ... Continue reading
Corvette, The American Icon, Inspires Passion and Loyalty for Half a Century
Aug 15, 2002
It's been said that the ability to inspire passion is the single most significant measure of a vehicle's success. If that's true, then Corvette surely is one of the most successful cars ever. Relatively low volume aside, it remains an icon after 50 years. Uniquely American, it's a symbol of independence, exuberance and ... Continue reading
Creative, Groundbreaking Design Has Long Been a Hallmark of Corvette Success
Aug 15, 2002
MONTEREY, CALIF. - The Corvette always has been a design trendsetter. No matter which generation, its bold, curvaceous shape is uniquely, unmistakably Corvette, never to be confused with another. The long flowing lines, voluptuous, round fenders, quad taillights and the once-maligned split window are but some of Corvet ... Continue reading
Corvette Racing Milestones: Cars That Made the Marque
Aug 15, 2002
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2002 - Motorsports has played a key role in defining Corvette as America's performance icon. When legendary racer/engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov mapped out his strategy to put Corvette in the racing spotlight, he launched Corvette on a motorsports odyssey that has taken the marque to racetracks a ... Continue reading
Corvette Technology: The Right Stuff for Racing
Aug 15, 2002
MONTEREY, Calif. As America's premier sports car, Corvette has been a launching pad for new technology for nearly 50 years. Many of the technical features that enhanced performance and enriched the driving experience first appeared in Chevrolet's two-seat flagship. The catalog of Corvette advancements within the Chevro ... Continue reading
Irwindale Speedway RACE REPORT - AUGUST 10
Aug 14, 2002
Kevin Wood won his first NASCAR Automobile Club of Southern California Late Model Division 75-lap main event of the year Saturday before 6,262 at the Irwindale Speedway banked half-mile. It was his second career victory at the track and first in two years. Wood, the Saugus-based driver who's ranked fourth in current po ... Continue reading
SpeedSource Looks to Turn Luck Around at Mid-Ohio
Aug 2, 2002
SpeedSource Looks to Turn Luck Around at Mid-Ohio DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 1, 2002) -- SpeedSource appeared to be unstoppable during the 2001 season. The South Florida-based team posted dominating performances in the Grand Sport II class en route to the team and driver championships, and also captured the overall vi ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Daytona Prototype Engine Availability
Jul 25, 2002
Toyota Announcement Expands Daytona Prototype Engine Availability DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 25, 2002) -- With an announcement today by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the list of engines being made available to power Daytona Prototypes next year now extends to manufacturers from around the globe. According to a press ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2002
Gumball by Nicholas Frankl. Photos by writer and Bruce Korman. – 160 cars, 6 days, 2800 miles = 700 speeding tickets and $100k in fines! Shotguns have a funny ability to make an English gentleman, even one with the stiffest-of-upper-lips, do unspeakable things. You won’t, therefore, be surprised to learn th ... Continue reading
Ford Continues Rich Sports Car Racing History with Focus Daytona Prototype
Jul 18, 2002
EDITORS NOTE: Ford Focus Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grandamerican.com/media. Additional information may be requested from Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com *********************************** ... Continue reading
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Jul 17, 2002
Ford Focus Daytona Prototype Annoucement
Jul 16, 2002
Ford Racing annouced this today, and I wanted to make sure you received it. A response from Grand American will be issused on Wednesday. Thanks! MULTIMATIC TO BUILD FORD FOCUS DAYTONA PROTOTYPE Ford Racing, Multimatic and Robert Yates to Cooperate on Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEARBORN, MI (July 16, 2002) - Cana ... Continue reading
Carbir Race Cars Daytona Prototype Bodywork Approved for Construction
Jul 9, 2002
EDITORS NOTE: Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ************************************************** ... Continue reading
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