Grand American Approves Crawford Race Cars Daytona Prototype Chassis Designs
May 23, 2002
Grand American Approves Crawford Race Cars Daytona Prototype Chassis Designs DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 22, 2002) -- The Grand American Road Racing Association announced today that it has approved the Daytona Prototype chassis designs submitted by Crawford Race Cars, LLC. The Daytona Prototypes will be the premier class ... Continue reading
THUNDER VALLEY RE-LAUNCHES WOMEN AND MOTORSPORTS WEBSITE
May 21, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thunder Valley Racing Re-launches Website Devoted to Women and Motorsports Women have always been competing at the elite levels of motorsport, but now more than ever, they are experiencing an explosion in popularity. Thunder Valley Racing, a web site devoted to women racers and their fans, is offi ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Heads North of the Border for Round 2 at Mosport
May 14, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 TRANS-AM SERIES HEADS NORTH OF THE BORDER FOR ROUND 2 AT MOSPORT CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 14, 2002) - Merely one of the 12 rounds of the 2002 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup is in the books, and already fans are wondering what the Series will do for an ... Continue reading
May 9, 2002
NAMARS MIDGETCARS TO RUN IRP ON JUNE 22! NAMARS is pleased to announce that its Championship MidgetCar™ Series will race at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday, June 22nd in conjunction with the Hooters Pro Cup™ Series. This will mark the first time in history that NAMARS MidgetCars™ will race at IR ... Continue reading
May 9, 2002
Rand Racing has purchased two MG Lola EX257 sports cars in preparation for competition in the 2003 American Le Mans Series. Although the cars are built for the LMP675 class, team owner Bill Rand has set a higher goal. "I think the MG Lola can beat the prototypes," he said, referring to the more powerful LMP900 cars. "I ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - preview Sears Point
May 9, 2002
double start The Alex Job Racing McKenna Porsche team is looking for a double victory to start the American Le Mans Series season. After its flag-to-flag triumph in the season-opening 12 Hours of Sebring, the team is chasing a second GT-class win in the May 19 series race at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. "We al ... Continue reading
Sports Car Grand Prix Features Affordable Ticket Pricing, International Car Club
May 9, 2002
Sports Car Grand Prix Features Affordable Ticket Pricing, International Car Club WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (May 8, 2002) -- The Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series are gearing up for the Sports Car Grand Prix at The Glen, June 21-23. Fans will want to make sure they get in on the excitement, including ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2002
engineering expertise Rand Racing has enhanced its engineering expertise with the appointment of Jeff Braun as race and design engineer. Braun replaces John McLoughlin, who assisted with the team's startup engineering program. Braun will work closely with team strategist Thomas Blam and data specialist Jim Malicki. Hou ... Continue reading
Rand Racing record Phoenix pole
Apr 20, 2002
Phoenix International Raceway qualifying, April 19, 2002 record pole Marino Franchitti drove the No. 7 Rand Racing Nissan Lola to a record class pole position in qualifying for Saturday's Rolex Sports Car Series race on the 1.51-mile Phoenix International Raceway road course. His lap time of 56.339 seconds was good for ... Continue reading
#40 - Coors Light Talladega Prerace Report
Apr 18, 2002
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2002 STERLING MARLIN COORS CHIP GANASSI RACING with FELIX SABATES #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE INTREPID R/T PRE-RACE REPORT: TALLADEGA EVENT: Aaron's 499 Talladega Superspeedway, 2.66-mile tri-oval DATES: Qualify ... Continue reading
Daytona Prototypes Rules Final Edition Released
Apr 11, 2002
Daytona Prototypes Rules Final Edition Released DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 10, 2002) -- The Grand American Road Racing Association released the final edition of the rules for the Daytona Prototypes, the premier class in the Rolex Sports Car Series in 2003. The final modifications and additions came following the Dayton ... Continue reading
Phoenix Drivers Hope to Extend Winning Streak on Home Track
Apr 5, 2002
Phoenix Drivers Hope to Extend Winning Streak on Home Track Doran Lista Racing, Rand Racing Perfect Heading into United Auto 200 PHOENIX (April 4, 2002) -- Among the most talented drivers in the world, only a few have experienced a perfect season. But with nearly a third of 2002 Rolex Sports Car Series season completed ... Continue reading
Jackson to Drive Second Brumos Porsche In 2003 Daytona Prototypes Championship
Mar 29, 2002
Jackson to Drive Second Brumos Porsche In 2003 Daytona Prototypes Championship DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 29, 2002) -- Bob Snodgrass, President & CEO of Brumos Motor Cars, Inc., announced today that Brumos Porsche will field a second car in the 2003 Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototypes class. Wayne Jackson, of Co ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series to Incorporate Pit Stops During 2002 Racing Season
Mar 28, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 TRANS-AM SERIES TO INCORPORATE PIT STOPS DURING 2002 RACING SEASON CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 27, 2002) - The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, North America's longest-running road racing series, has announced several competition-related rules changes f ... Continue reading
Mar 20, 2002
new and improved Rand Racing is three-for-three in race victories, but the team isn't resting on its laurels. The new team claimed the SRPII class victory in the Rolex Sports Car Series 2001 season finale at Daytona International Speedway, and returned this year to win the class in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the serie ... Continue reading
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