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Successful Prologue for No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R leads into WEC season opener

LUSAIL, Qatar (Feb. 27, 2024) – Following a promising Prologue, Cadillac Racing enters its second season of FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar competition looking to consistently challenge for victories.

The Prologue on Monday and Tuesday supplied additional motivation and confirmation for the No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R team in the season-opening Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km on March 2 at Lusail International Circuit.

Test sessions totaling 11 hours and 249 laps provided drivers Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Sebastien Bourdais and the team insights about the circuit and racecar that features the purpose-built 5.5-liter DOHC V8 engine developed by GM’s Performance and Racing propulsion team paired with the spec hybrid system.

The No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R recorded the second-best lap time (1 minute, 40.458 seconds) and was the only Hypercar entry to place in the top five based on lap time in each of the three sessions.

The team will continue to acquire knowledge and data about the 5.148-kilometer (3.37-mile), 16-turn road course that is new to the WEC calendar during three free practice sessions Thursday and Friday leading into qualifications for the 19-car Hypercar field.

Also new for the full season is two-stage qualifying for the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes – an initial 12 minutes of on-track running followed by a 10-minute Hyperpole for the top 10 qualifiers. Previously, each class featured a 15-minute qualifying, with the Hyperpole format reserved for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“We’ll have a competitive package,” team manager Stephen Mitas said. “We made some adjustments to strengthen some areas. We have a new strategy engineer (Elise Moury) that comes to the team with a lot of experience. The core of the team is the same and for good reason because the team did a fantastic job last year. That continuity helps. The more you learn each other the easier it is to operate together.”

Highlighting Cadillac Racing’s inaugural WEC season was the third-place finish in the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R, driven by Bamber, Lynn and Richard Westbrook, started the season with top-five finishes at Sebring, Portimão and Spa-Francorchamps.

Bourdais, co-driver of the No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class, adds another layer of experience to the program for the season-opening round. Bourdais, a four-time CART champion among other motorsport accolades, co-drove the No. 3 Cadillac V-Series.R to fourth place overall in the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he’ll return in June with teammates Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon.

Mostly recently, Bourdais qualified second for the 62nd Rolex 24 At Daytona that secured a front row lockout for Cadillac Racing.

Working through delays

The No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R was among several racecars and equipment delayed more than 72 hours from arriving at Lusail International Circuit. A dedicated ship transport was diverted to the Port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia because of the closure of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait due to the geopolitical situation in the region. After clearing customs, trucks carrying the containers made the 16-hour drive to the racecourse and the preparation begun in earnest.

No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R race team principals

Team manager: Stephen Mitas Strategy engineer: Elise Moury

Race engineer: Carlo Vermuelen Chief engineer: Jonathan Moury

Chief mechanic: Dane Beamsley Systems engineer: Marco Guerra

Car controller: Freddy de Boer Tire technician: Olivier Masson

Fueler: Bianca Janas Front wheel gun: Pascal Petter

Rear wheel gun: Alex Fuller Front wheel feed: Ben Ancil

Driver assist: Stefan Hahn

What the drivers are saying

Earl Bamber: “I think we’re definitely getting better operationally and procedurally, and it seems like we’re already more competitive than we were last year. Right in the mix, so hopefully we transfer that to race week. Here I’m just getting back in a rhythm because I haven’t driven the car since early December. (about starting season at new track) “It’s difficult to start the season off, but I think on the team side and Cadillac side we’re well prepared. The guys have done some good work through Sebring test and Daytona test and race that we’re using from our sister cars. A lot of our competition has already tested here many times so we’re playing catch-up. But it’s good to have these Prologue days to find our footing and get toward the front.”

Alex Lynn: “On a whole, we’re pretty happy with how we’ve done in the Prologue. The car is working really well here in Qatar and I think in both (day and night) conditions we seem to be there. Obviously, there’s a big difference between night and day. But whatever the conditions we seem to be really strong. I think the car is in a really nice place at the moment. The car has had a great start to its life; Daytona in January was a strong showing as well. There is a bit more competition this year, but in general we’re pretty happy and look forward to the race weekend.”

Sebastien Bourdais: “Difference between driving at night and day) “With all the lights they have, it’s like daylight. Usually, you feel a bit of a speed perception difference, but here it’s completely the same night and day. The difference is the grip – slightly higher at night with cooler track temps. I think we have decent grip. We’ve done some long runs and got some good wear measures. Now we can confidently start pushing on getting a bit more aggressive with the setup and see if it yields results. (difference between the GTP car and Hypercar) “The setups have evolved to something significantly different because the tracks are quite different, and you have to double stint a lot more. Overall, what Cadillac and the Ganassi team has done in the offseason and what has been shared from (IMSA) testing and the 24-hour Daytona race I think we’re in a good place.”

What Causes a Sprinter Van to Go into Limp Mode? Understanding This Protective Mercedes Setting

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Imagine you’re driving along the roads in the beautiful country around Nanaimo, BC. You intend to merge onto Highway 19, but when you try to accelerate, your Sprinter van simply won’t give you the juice you need.

You put your pedal to the floor…and still nothing. You can’t even get above 80 kph. Your Mercedes-Benz vehicle is likely in what’s called limp mode. Here’s what you need to know about what causes this setting and what to do if the scenario above happens to you.

What Is Mercedes Sprinter Van Limp Mode?

Limp mode is also often called “limp home mode” or LMH. As the name implies, it’s a setting that makes it possible to limp home but not much else. Limp mode is used in other turbocharged diesel vehicles, but it’s most commonly associated with Sprinter vans.

The limp mode setting was incorporated into the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as a protective mechanism. It keeps drivers from going fast or putting too much stress on the engine when there is a problem, thereby preventing overheating and other catastrophic consequences. One way it does this is by shutting off the turbo.

How Can You Tell If You’re Probably in Limp Mode?

Not sure if your vehicle is in limp mode? Look for these signs:

  • Inability to reach highway speeds (usually limited to about 80 kph or less)
  • Difficulty going up steep hills
  • Limited RPMs (typically under 3,000)
  • Transmission won’t shift into third gear or above
  • Sluggish acceleration and poor responsiveness
  • Engine whining or whirring loudly
  • Black smoke coming from the exhaust
  • Check engine light illuminated (flashing or solid) on the dashboard

You may see other alerts on the instrument panel. You may be able to restart the van if you stop and let it cool off a bit, but the same symptoms will return again if you try to push the engine too far.

Mercedes Sprinter Limp Mode Causes

So, what causes a Sprinter van to go into limp mode in the first place? As we mentioned above, this is a protective feature, not a bad thing, in spite of it being an inconvenience. There are multiple reasons why a Sprinter van may go into limp home mode.

Clogged Air Filter

This is the easiest thing to check first, and it’s a common engine problem. When your engine is deprived of air, it makes combustion difficult. And it affects the ability of the turbocharger to provide additional pressure.

Cracked Hose

Both turbocharger and intercooler hoses can develop cracks over time. Your diesel mechanic can check the latter with an intercooler pressure tester to find leaks you might miss visually.

Blown Fuse

Your air sensors need power to function properly. But a blown fuse can cut their power. Your mechanic will look for air sensor codes that can’t be cleared until the right fuse is replaced.

Faulty Turbo Actuator

Turbochargers function similarly to pumps, with fan-like vanes inside that move air. If the actuator that controls the vane system electronically fails, it can be replaced without having to replace the entire turbo.

Swirl Flap Problem

The swirl flap system is part of the intake manifold, but it can get gunked up with soot. Cleaning or replacing this part may be the solution.

Bad EGR Valve

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is part of your exhaust system. It affects emissions and also air intake. It may not be opening or closing properly, requiring cleaning. Or there may be an electrical problem, which usually points to needing a replacement.

Low Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluid lubricates your transmission components. It’s possible that your fluid is so low that the limp mode gets triggered, preventing you from upshifting into third gear. Occasionally, the clutch may also be to blame in manual transmission vehicles.

Other Possible Problems

Some other potential issues with the van that appear less often could be:

  • Worn or damaged catalytic converter
  • Faulty oxygen sensor
  • Bad mass air flow (MAF) sensor
  • Worn transmission gears

You Have a Sprinter Van Stuck in Limp Mode: Now What?

It’s important to get your Sprinter van to your mechanic if you believe you’re in limp mode or if one of your fleet vehicles shows signs. Do not attempt to keep driving for days in limp mode.

You may be able to drive to your diesel garage if you’re not too far away. But if you’re any distance from the shop, it’s best to arrange for a tow, especially if the check engine light is flashing, not solid.

Your mechanic can run the computer codes for your Sprinter van and get to the bottom of what’s going on. It’s possible that you’re not actually in limp mode and have another problem. Either way, the shop can diagnose and fix your van and get you back on the road again safely.

USANA to Sponsor Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2024) – USANA, a leader in global nutrition and the Official Supplement Provider for Spire Motorsports, will serve as the primary sponsor for Corey LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS).

USANA has been an active partner with Spire Motorsports since 2021 and the Pennzoil 400 will mark the first time the award-winning nutritional supplement provider will be showcased in the primary position aboard LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevy.

“More professional and Olympic athletes trust USANA than any other nutritional supplement in the world and partnering with Spire Motorsports was a no brainer for us,” said Brent Neidig, USANA Chief Commercial Officer. “The training that goes into being a professional driver is intense. These drivers are elite athletes and have to be at the top of their game mentally and physically to be able to control the speed and weight of these cars and require proper nutrition to perform at their best. We look forward to cheering their drivers on and seeing the number 7 car representing USANA on the track this weekend.”

In 12 previous starts at 1.5-mile Las Vegas oval, LaJoie has logged five top-20 finishes, including a series/venue-best 15th-place effort in March 2022. He’s completed 2,881 of 3,221 (89.4 percent) of the laps contested over that stretch and earned a 24.8 average finish. In the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) most recent visit to LVMS, LaJoie started 28th and finished 19th.

The Concord, N.C., native is currently 12th in the NCS championship point standings following the first two races of the season. LaJoie finished fourth in the Daytona 500 and overcame late-race damage last weekend to finish 13th at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

“It always makes us proud when we can see a partnership grow,” said Spire Motorsports president Doug Duchardt. “Our friends at USANA started working with our hockey properties and quickly saw the value and opportunity for brand recognition with Corey and our No. 7 NASCAR Cup Series team. Corey is an avid fitness enthusiast and very particular about what he puts in his body so this expanded partnership with USANA couldn’t be a more perfect fit.”

The Pennzoil 400 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be televised live on FOX Sunday, March 3, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The third of 36 races on the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

About USANA …
USANA (NYSE:USNA) prides itself on providing consumers the highest-quality nutritional products in the world. From its award-winning supplements to its innovative Celavive skincare and Active Nutrition lines, USANA has proven for more than 30 years why it’s a company you can trust. How about giving us a try? Shop at USANA.com or learn more about USANA’s sustainability efforts here.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports is a NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race team co-owned by long-time NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. In 2024, Spire Motorsports will campaign the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Corey LaJoie, Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar, respectively. The team will also field the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados full time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. An all-star driver lineup will rotate throughout the 2024 season in the No. 7 Chevy. Rajah Caruth will drive the No. 71 entry and Chase Purdy rounds out the team’s fleet of Chevrolets in the No. 77.

Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on May 20, 2023, when Kyle Larson took the checkered flag in the Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Announces Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Driver Lineup for 2024

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(Indianapolis, Ind.) February 27, 2024 — Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti (WTRAndretti) is proud to announce its return to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo (LST) grid with four LST Huracán entries, driven by a stable of seven drivers, over three classes that comprise the 2024 North America Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo championship season. Stalwart series supporter for over 10 years, Lamborghini Palm Beach will once again act as dealer support for the WTRAndretti stable. WTRAndretti will announce the drivers for their fourth entry in the coming weeks.

Reigning PRO class champion Danny Formal returns to the cockpit of the No. 1 WTRAndretti Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo for his fourth year, and in 2024, will share the cockpit duties with 2023 WTRAndretti teammate, Ryan Norman. In his run to the 2023 PRO championship, Formal and co-driver Kyle Marcelli, captured a record-setting ten wins, nine poles and 12 podiums. This season, Formal, alongside Marcelli, will also compete in the No. 45 DEX Imaging Lamborghini GT3 EVO2 in the GTD category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Ryan Norman is looking forward to climbing into the cockpit of the No. 1 WTRAndretti Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo with Formal and hopes to capitalize on his own and the team’s PRO success in recent years. In 2023, Norman continually nipped at the heels of the No. 1 entry and his consistency earned him Vice Champion of the PRO Class title as well as two wins, three poles and ten podium finishes. Norman and Formal look to continue the team’s momentum and bring home the Championship for the third year in a row.

In the PRO|AM class, Nate Stacy and Nick Persing will once again team up in the No. 8 WTRAndretti Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo. In 2023, Stacy juggled the responsibilities of the cockpit solo, switching back and forth from the PRO class to the PRO|AM class as Persing, who was locking down his own 2023 Radical Pro 1500 Championship title, had two race weekend conflicts. Despite the shuffle, the duo made their mark with two wins, two poles and five podiums in the PRO|AM class while Stacy secured a PRO class podium on his own.

In 2024, Doyle steps up to the AM class in the series in his No. 10 DEX Imaging LST as well as will expand his sportscar racing resume as the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup co-driver in the No. 45 DEX Imaging Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series. In his rookie debut last season in the LB Cup Class of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series, Graham Doyle exemplified the true essence of the WTRAndretti Driver Development program. The 18-year-old was able to contend for podiums straight out of the box and went on to win four races, four poles and eight podiums on his way to become the 2023 Vice Champion in the LB Cup category. Doyle also received 2023 World Finals accolades with a LB Cup race win at Vallelunga.

The WTRAndretti stable kicks off the start of the 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season at Sebring International Raceway, March 14-15, 2024. The schedule continues onto WeatherTech Laguna Seca on May 11-12, Watkins Glen International on June 21-22, Circuit of the Americas on August 31 – September 1, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course on September 20-22. To cap off the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo North America championship season, the field will head to Jerez, Spain, November 21 – 24, for the final round of North America competition and the World Finals.
Ryan Norman, No. 1 WTRAndretti LST (PRO): “I’m very excited to be returning with WTRAndretti in the 2024 LST championship. The team has become like a family to me, and we have grown together so much over the course of last season. I think the driver combo of Danny Formal and I will be very strong as well. We really pushed each other throughout the 2023 season, and it definitely made me a better driver. I’m confident we have all the tools needed to make a run at the championship and I can’t wait to get started at Sebring.”

Danny Formal, No. 1 WTRAndretti LST (PRO): “I’m super excited to get going, it’s my fourth season with the team. We have two PRO Championships together with Kyle (Marcelli) and it is super exciting to get going in the 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo season now with Ryan Norman – he was a huge star last year. He’s the only driver that took two wins away from Kyle and me, so I’m super excited to share the car with him hopefully get another championship for the team and get that elusive win that’s haunted me in the 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals. I’ll miss working with Kyle in Super Trofeo. It’s been a ride and we’ve learned so much from each other, been a role model that I follow and become a brother and a part of my family. Super excited to be with back with everyone in the Super Trofeo paddock and excited to help out the drivers. Super excited to see what Graham Doyle can do in a second season. Nick (Persing), Nate (Stacy) in their second season with the team are very excited and motivated.”

Nate Stacy, No. 8 WTRAndretti LST (PRO|AM): “I’m super excited to be back at WTRAndretti for the 2024 season with Nick Persing as my co driver. Being a part of this program is just amazing, with all their success they’ve had it’s a proven team that has what it takes to be successful. As for my expectations this season, I want to focus on consistency and being at the front every time I’m behind the wheel of the car. I can’t wait to get back after it now that I have my first season behind me, and I know what to work on and improve instead of jumping in and learning everything all at once. Thank you again to Travis and everyone at WTRAndretti for this opportunity and I plan on giving it my all to the make the most of it!”

Nick Persing, No. 8 WTRAndretti LST (PRO|AM): “I am extremely excited to be a part of the WTRAndretti Super Trofeo stable for the 2024 season. This will be my first full year with the team, and I can’t wait to see what we can do when given the opportunity to race for the championship. It was an honor to race with WTRAndretti in the first place and an even bigger honor to be welcomed back for a full season. I think the realistic goal for the season is to be consistently within the top three and fight for podiums and wins as well. The No. 1 car will be extremely hard to beat due to their high levels of talent and experience, but we will do our very best to capitalize on days where they don’t have pace or may have been unlucky. I see a lot of WTRAndretti 1-2’s in the future for this year.”

Graham Doyle, No. 10 DEX Imaging WTRAndretti LST (AM): “Being a part of this team for my second season of Super Trofeo is something truly special for me. Joining Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti last year, I immediately became a part of the family, not only becoming a part of a truly amazing team but becoming a member of a growing family with a devoted team dedicated to the growth and success of their drivers. In my first season I was able to grow and develop as a driver earning my first win and fighting for a championship. Going into my second season as a part of the AM class, I hope to continue to grow as a driver and contend for wins in my second season.”

ABOUT WTRANDRETTI’S DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wayne Taylor Racing, now with Andretti Global (#WTRAndretti), is a leader in sportscar racing, recognized worldwide for fielding championship winning racing efforts since 2007. WTRAndretti has run a stable of championship winning cars and drivers in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series for over half a decade, forming the basis of its Driver Development Program. Since its inception in 2015, the team has clinched eight North American PRO Driver, Team and Dealer Championship titles, fielded the first woman World Finals race winner and became the overall 2017 Champions at the World Finals in Imola, Italy. In addition to its Lamborghini Super Trofeo stable, WTRAndretti fields a two-car GTP program with it Championship winning No 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-06 and No. 40 DEX Imaging Acura ARX-06 effort as well as GTD program with the No. 45 DEX Imaging Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2.

For more information on WTRAndretti’s Driver Development Program and how to get involved, contact Travis Houge at info@waynetaylorracing.com.

Faction46 Partners with South Point Casino

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Thad Moffitt to Race Casino Colors Friday in Las Vegas

 SALISBURY, N.C. (FEBRUARY 27, 2024) — Known as where the racers stay, Faction46 will have South Point Casino ride with NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series rookie Thad Moffitt this Friday at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. The popular casino owned by the Gaughan family has been a staple in the NASCAR community for years and it’s where the majority of teams, media, and industry stakeholders stay while in Las Vegas.

“We are proud to be representing South Point Casino on our truck this weekend,” said Faction46 owner, Lane Moore. “This is such a familiar scheme that has raced in the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series throughout the years. We are proud to join the family of racers who enjoy South Point Casino while visiting Las Vegas.”

With the new colors, Moffitt is ready to race at his first mile-and-a-half of the season. Moffitt has one previous start at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2022. He is ready to make his return this Friday.

“There are only a few teams who came out of Daytona and Atlanta really happy,” said Moffitt. “We have some work to do, but we’re happy that we’re going to an intermediate track where we won’t be stacked on top of each other. We will still be drafting in Las Vegas, but we won’t be reliant as much on having a push. We can make the difference behind the wheel and with our trucks handling.”

Moffitt knows that the setup is where Faction46 can shine with veteran crew chief Doug George.

“We showed that we had a lot of speed in our trucks at Daytona and Atlanta,” continued Moffitt. “Going into Las Vegas, these intermediate races are where handling, setup and strategy are so important. Having a veteran like Doug lead a new team, we just know that we’re going to come out of the box with a well-prepared hot rod and be ready to race. I’m looking forward to Friday night.”

Faction46 and Moffitt can be seen during the Victoria’s Voice Foundation on Friday night live on FS1 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

The new Faction46 team can be found online at www.faction46.com and on social media on Twitter (@TeamFaction46), Instagram (@TeamFaction46), TikTok (@TeamFaction46), and on Facebook and YouTube.

Optimistic Outlook for Vixen Motorcycle and LTK After Setbacks at Sebring Trans Am Weekend

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Sebring, FLORIDA – February 27, 2024 – It was a bright weekend heading into the Sebring Trans Am SpeedTour for Vixen Motorcycle and LTK as driver Tom Sheehan was mentally and physically prepared for the high octane start of 2024 competition. It was Round 1 of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series presented by Pirelli with 38 roaring machines taking the green flag on Saturday.

The official practice session at Sebring International Raceway saw promising pace for the No. 97 Vixen Motorcycle LTK Mustang. The Mike Cope team were making strides with excellent teamwork in the ready for qualifications.

“We went out for qualifying and that was a mess. A car behind us on the grid speared me,” says Tom Sheehan. “To blast through the grid order while we were scuffing our tires just out of the pits, it was unforgivable. I don’t accept being a victim very well. We suffered heavy damage. The car had a bent wheel and suspension, pretty disappointing.”

Sheehan and Vixen Motorcycle LTK Mustang were P25 on Saturday’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 feature race grid at Sebring International Raceway. The Mike Cope crew put in a proud effort to get the car ready for 100-miles of combat.

Catching up with Tom after the event, his comments on the circumstances that unfolded in the race:

“Initially, the 97 fired off pretty good, we drove back up to our pace in the grid. The car just had a mechanical failure that ended up being terminal for our ’24 debut. It’s not the way we wanted to start our season.”

The MAVTV on-board broadcast video from Tom’s car was evident of the challenges that were untimely for him and the team. Tom added, “It’s not the way you want to make it on the broadcast, disappointing outcome for the team, tough day.”

“The highlight actually was a young fan who wanted a picture with me. I was just lamenting my bad fortune, standing behind my crippled car out the race, when he changed the vibe from “all was lost” to “I am blessed” and that was pretty cool. The young man had so many car pics on his phone, he didn’t have and memory space for the new selfie we were posing for. So he was scrolling through his day at the track looking for a memory he wanted to delete, I told him it was a tough decision. I was completely relieved of my disappointment and enjoyed the moment. It was great. His mom finally saved us both and got the picture. I will remember that moment, and I will forget the rest of the day.”

Follow Tom’s social media channels via his Facebook page, Damon Racing, Instagram account (@TomSheehanTA97), and X account (@TomTA2_97). For more information on LTK Insulation Technologies and the line of high-quality products, please visit https://ltkinsulationtechnologies.com.

About Vixen Motorcycle Co

Founded by women with a passion for motorcycles, Vixen Cycle Co is a trailblazing brand that not only caters to female riders but also empowers and equips them with a unique blend of stylish clothing and motorcycle parts. Our clothing line is a testament to meticulous design, offering a wide range of trendy and functional apparel that allows women to embrace their love for motorcycles without compromising on style. From sleek and stylish designs to powerful and efficient motorcycle parts, Vixen Cycle Co is committed to enhancing both the look and performance of Harley Davidson motorcycles. https://vixencycleco.com/

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Crosses Nine States on 2024 Ride

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NASCAR’s Kyle Petty will lead 150 motorcycles more than 2,100 miles on a week-long trek from South Dakota to North Carolina, ending at Victory Junction to celebrate the camp’s 20th anniversary

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 27, 2024 – Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is hitting the open road once again to lead the 28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 4 – 10, 2024, Petty will lead 150 motorcycles across nine states on a seven-day trek, covering more than 2,100 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions.

Presented by Cox Automotive, the Ride will kick-off in Deadwood, South Dakota, on Saturday, May 4 and will end in Greensboro, North Carolina on Friday, May 10 with a celebratory homecoming at Victory Junction. Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider and is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The company’s brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim, which will host breakfast for the Ride at Manheim Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 8.

“Our team is beyond excited to host Kyle and the riders at Manheim Indianapolis for breakfast during their 28th Anniversary route,” said Chuck Werner, general manager for the Louisville-Indianapolis Market Center. “It means so much for us to be included in this inspiring event and we look forward to helping the Ride send many deserving kids to Victory Junction.”

Petty has a jam-packed route planned for the 2024 Ride’s 250 participants, including 30 new riders. In fact, Petty has coined this adventure “The AmerICON Ride,” to pay homage to the iconic American attractions featured on this year’s Ride. Some of the highlights include visiting Mount Rushmore National Monument, stopping at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, exploring Churchill Downs – home of the Kentucky Derby, touring the legendary National Corvette Museum, visiting Bristol Motor Speedway, and so much more.

Spectators along the 2024 route are encouraged to attend one of the Ride’s seven overnight stops or daily pit stops to greet Petty and the riders, purchase memorabilia and make donations.

28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Schedule:

  • Day 1, Saturday, May 4 – Deadwood, South Dakota to North Platte, Nebraska
  • Day 2, Sunday, May 5 – North Platte, Nebraska to Omaha, Nebraska
  • Day 3, Monday, May 6 – Omaha, Nebraska to Bettendorf, Iowa
  • Day 4, Tuesday, May 7 – Bettendorf, Iowa to Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Day 5, Wednesday, May 8 – Indianapolis, Indiana to Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • Day 6, Thursday, May 9 – Bowling Green, Kentucky to Bristol, Virginia
  • Day 7, Friday, May 10 – Bristol, Virginia to Greensboro, North Carolina

“This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Victory Junction, so I immediately knew we had to bring the Ride back to camp to celebrate this incredible milestone. After all, the Ride has been there since Victory Junction’s inception, as a founding supporter in 2004, and has remained the largest cumulative donor,” said Petty. “From riding the Black Hills of South Dakota and crossing the mighty Mississippi River to visiting iconic American landmarks, we are going to experience some truly incredible places on this year’s Ride, but none more so than ending back ‘home’ at Victory Junction – where we can see so many deserving kids light up with happiness and experience the magic that lives at camp.”

Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam. Since it first began in 1995, the Ride has raised more than $21 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. As a result, the Ride has helped Victory Junction mobilize resources to provide over 115,000 camp experiences for children of all levels of abilities who are living with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families.

Among the celebrities participating in the 2024 Ride are NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Hershel McGriff; former NASCAR drivers Max Papis, David Ragan, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace; former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker; and TV personalities Rick Allen and Rutledge Wood.

The 2024 Ride is made possible by presenting sponsor Cox Automotive, as well as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Piedmont Moving Systems, Wiley X, Prevost, Blue Emu, Goody’s and Kelderman Manufacturing. 

Keep up with Petty and the Ride on social media at the following accounts:

For more information about the Ride or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com. 

About Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Led by former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is an annual cross-country motorcycle trek that raises funds and awareness for Victory Junction. The Ride is one of the most successful and popular charity events in the country. Since its inception in 1995, more than 9,100 riders have logged nearly 12.8 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $21 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

About Victory Junction

Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a medically-safe environment, always free of charge. In addition to traditional camp sessions, Victory Junction’s REACH program takes camp experiences to children and their families at hospitals, clinics, and in Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North and South Carolina.

Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has delivered more than 115,000 camp experiences and has served children from all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network of Camps founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org.

About Cox Automotive (www.coxautoinc.com)

Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and FleetNet America®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with $22 billion in annual revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.

Hennessey Unleashes 708 Horsepower Supercharged ‘H700’ C8 Corvette Convertible

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  • Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ C8 Corvette Stingray HTC delivers 708 bhp and 638 lb-ft of torque
  • Engine upgrade boosts power by 44 percent – torque by 37 percent, comfortably surpassing the output figures of the celebrated Corvette Z06
  • Comprehensive ‘H700’ package includes a supercharger, intercooler, cat-back exhaust, performance engine tune, and transmission calibration
  • Optional active-valve exhaust, 19-inch wheels, and ‘Hennessey C8 Heritage Livery’ available
  • Upgrade applicable to all 2020-2024 Chevrolet C8 Corvette HTC models
  • Offered with an industry-best three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty

SEALY, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has supercharged the widely sought-after Corvette C8 Stingray hard top convertible (HTC), America’s premier mid-engine sports car. The new Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray, fitted with a muscular belt-driven blower, vaults the standard mid-engine Stingray HTC to exotic levels of power and torque to rival the celebrated Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06.

The eighth generation C8 convertible is shipped with a mid-mounted LT2 6.2-liter V8 engine. The naturally aspirated engine delivers 490 bhp and 465 lb-ft of torque in stock configuration. To unleash the untapped potential of the American small-block, Hennessey’s Texas-based team installs a high-performance supercharger engineered to fit in the HTC’s compact engine compartment, an air induction system with an air-to-water intercooler, and an enhanced cat-back exhaust system.

Completed with recalibrated high-performance engine software, the ‘H700’ boasts an explosive 708 bhp and 638 lb-ft torque – a 44 percent increase in horsepower and 37 percent more torque over the factory rating. In terms of engine output, Hennessey’s supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray bests Chevrolet’s flagship C8 Z06, which delivers a factory rated 670 bhp and 460 lb-ft from its naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter LT6 flat-plane crank V8.

John Hennessey, founder and CEO: “Our supercharged C8 Convertible boosts America’s favorite sports car to extraordinary performance levels. We’ve unleashed the power that Chevrolet left on the table, boosting output by more than 200 bhp. Few cars, especially at this price, can deliver this level of power, acceleration, and engaging open-air driving experience alongside the Corvette’s distinctive V8 roar.”

The Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray upgrade package includes the supercharger with air-to-water intercooler, high-flow air induction system, upgraded fuel system, cat-back exhaust system, Hennessey engine and transmission calibration, and all necessary gaskets and fluids. Optional upgrades include an active-valve exhaust system, forged 19-inch alloy wheels, and a ‘Hennessey C8 Heritage Livery’. The optional Lightweight Street Wheels are offered with a gloss black, matte gunmetal, or satin silver finish, while the striking vinyl Hennessey Heritage Livery is offered in Blue, White, Black, Silver, or Red. All packages feature ‘Hennessey’ and ‘H700’ badging and a serial numbered plaque.

The Hennessey ‘H700’ Corvette upgrade is available on all 2020-2024 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Coupes and HTC models. Hennessey’s ‘H700’ package, backed by a comprehensive three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty, is available from authorized Corvette retailers, or directly from Hennessey at +1 979.885.1300 or HennesseyPerformance.com.

About Hennessey
Based in Sealy, Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar Motorsports Park. The company has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts worldwide to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range of sports and muscle cars since 1991, the company has also applied its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its hypercars – the Venom GT and the Venom F5.

Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully track-tested, street-legal, and warrantied. Customers can choose from road-ready performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey from various brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep, all benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.

With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring tuners, more than 100 team members, and capacity to simultaneously work on 40-50 vehicles, Hennessey Performance is one of the world’s leading specialist vehicle engineering companies. HennesseyPerformance.com

About Hennessey Special Vehicles
The Hennessey Special Vehicles team was formed to create the world-record-breaking hypercars, the Hennessey Venom GT (270.49mph in 2014) – still the world’s fastest manual car, and the current world-record-holding ‘fastest convertible’ the Hennessey Venom GT Roadster (265.5mph in 2016).

In 2020, Hennessey Special Vehicles launched the 100% bespoke, twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 Venom F5 Coupe, which sold out in 2021. An open-top Roadster and track-focused Revolution variant joined the F5 Coupe in 2022 and 2023, boasting the F5’s prodigious 1,817bhp ‘Fury’ engine. In mid-2023, the Texas-based company revealed the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster, which combines visceral open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus. The company is delivering like never before on its mission of ‘making fast cars faster’. HennesseySpecialVehicles.com

Social media
Instagram: HennesseySpecialVehicles / HennesseyPerformance | YouTube: HennesseyPerformanceF5 |
Facebook: @hennesseype | X: @HennesseyPerf

RFK Advance | Las Vegas I

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Las Vegas Event Info:
Date: Sunday, March 3
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Format: 260 Laps, 400 miles, Stages: 80-85-102
TV: FOX
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 2:05 p.m. ET, Practice (FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 2:50 p.m. ET, Qualifying (FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3:30 p.m. ET, Race (FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • Las Vegas hosts its annual spring race this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series embarks on the third points race of the 2024 campaign, and first not on a Superspeedway.
  • Las Vegas is a track where Jack Roush has had a bevy of success, including seven wins in the Cup Series alone, and 16 overall.
  • Brad Keselowski is coming off a strong top five at the track last fall, while Chris Buescher tallied one of his better finishes there in the last outing at LVMS.

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Matt McCall
Partner: Solomon Plumbing

17 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Fastenal

Keselowski at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Starts: 21
Wins: 3 (2014, 2016, 2018)
Top-10s: 13
Poles: 2 (2013, 2017)

  • Keselowski is a three-time winner at LVMS, one of 11 tracks he has multiple wins at on the circuit. Overall he has an 11.5 average finish with 13 top-10s and nine finishes inside the top five in 21 starts. Most recently he finished fourth last fall after leading 38 laps. Last spring he finished 17th after starting seventh – also leading five laps in that race.
  • Keselowski first won in Las Vegas in 2014 after starting from the second position and leading 53 laps. He followed that with wins two years apart in 2016 and 2018.
  • The Michigan native has an average starting position of 12.0 with two poles (2013, 2017). Overall he has nine top-10 qualifying efforts, and is coming off a P7 starting spot last spring.
  • Keselowski also has a win at Vegas in the Xfinity Series (2014) with four overall top-10s in 10 NXS starts. He also made one truck start back in 2005.

Buescher at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Starts: 14
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

  • Buescher makes his 15th Cup start at Las Vegas this weekend, where he carries an average finish of 17.3 with one top-10 (ninth – 2020).
  • Most recently, Buescher finished 11th last fall after starting fifth. He finished 21st in this race a year ago.
  • His best qualifying effort stands as the P5 starting spot last October. Overall he has a 21.8 average starting position.
  • Buescher made two Xfinity Series starts at Las Vegas and recorded a best finish of ninth (2014) in the No. 60 entry for Jack Roush.

RFK Historically at Las Vegas
Cup Wins: 7 (Mark Martin, 1998; Jeff Burton, 1999, 2000; Matt Kenseth, 2003, 2004; Carl Edwards, 2008, 2011)

  • Early JACKpot: RFK hit the Vegas jackpot right off the bat, winning the inaugural Cup event at Las Vegas in 1998. Mark Martin led 82 laps in the victory that served as a banner day for RFK.
  • Inaugural Sweep: RFK placed all five of its Cup entries inside the top 10 of that inaugural Las Vegas Cup race in 1998, including three inside the top five, four inside the top six, one in the winners circle and the runner up (6 – 1st, 99 – 2nd, 26 – 4th, 16 – 6th and 97 – 10th).
  • Continued Success: RFK won the first three Cup races at LVMS from ‘98-’00, with Jeff Burton winning back-to-back events in ’99 and ’00. RFK also took three of the first nine Xfinity Series events at LVMS.
  • Victory Lane at Vegas: In addition to the first three Cup races at LVMS, RFK again found the winners’ circle in 2003 and 2004 at the 1.5-mile track with Matt Kenseth. Carl Edwards took the checkered flag at the 2008 and 2011 events to give RFK seven Cup wins at Las Vegas with four different drivers.
  • Back to Back at Vegas: RFK has won back-to-back Cup races at LVMS on two separate occasions in ’99-’00 and ’03-04’ and once in the Xfinity Series in ‘99 and ‘00.
  • Across the Board at Vegas: All in all, RFK has tallied 16 total NASCAR wins, while turning 40,000+ laps in NASCAR action at LVMS for 61,000+ miles, while leading over 2,700 laps at the track in NASCAR’s top three divisions. At the same time the organization has finished inside the top-10 in nearly 50 percent of its 190 NASCAR starts at LVMS.

RFK Las Vegas Wins

1998 Martin Cup

1999 Burton Cup

2000 Burton Cup

2003 Kenseth Cup

2004 Kenseth Cup

2008 Edwards Cup

2011 Edwards Cup

1999 Martin NXS

2000 Burton NXS

2002 Burton NXS

2005 Martin NXS

2009 Biffle NXS

2012 Stenhouse NXS

1997 Ruttman NGOTS

1999 Biffle NGOTS

2007 Kvapil NGOTS

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Atlanta: Keselowski was in prime position late in Sunday’s race at Atlanta, but was collected in an incident and finished 33rd. Buescher overcame two separate incidents to finish ninth.

Points Standings (17: 15th, 6: 33rd): Buescher gained multiple spots following his top-10 in Atlanta.

CORVETTE RACING AT QATAR: Positive Steps Forward

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TF Sport completes FIA WEC testing ahead of Qatar opener for Z06 GT3.R

LUSAIL, Qatar (Feb. 27, 2024) – TF Sport and Corvette Racing put the wraps on two days of testing Tuesday at Lusail International Circuit ahead of this weekend’s FIA World Endurance Championship opener in Qatar.

The three test sessions served as a dress rehearsal for the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the globe-trotting championship, starting with Saturday’s Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km.

Daniel Juncadella set the best time for the two-car TF Sport team in the No. 82 Corvette that he will share throughout the season with Hiroshi Koizumi and Sébastien Baud. The Corvette factory driver’s top lap was a 1:54.691 (105.695 mph) effort that put the No. 82 Z06 GT3.R fifth in the new LMGT3 category.

Across the garage, fellow Corvette factory driver Charlie Eastwood set the pace in the No. 81 Corvette Z06 GT3.R with a best lap of 1:55.369 (105.074 mph) to put both TF Sport Corvettes well within a second of the fastest Prologue time in class. Eastwood is teaming with Tom Van Rompuy and Rui Andrade for the full year.

The TF Sport effort is the first customer program in FIA WEC for Corvette Racing, which has four wins in the series to its credit – including last year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans – in addition to the 2023 GTE Am Drivers and Teams titles with the Corvette C8.R.

The Corvette Z06 GT3.R is a completely new car from the ground up and is Chevrolet’s first car built to global GT3 regulations. It’s based on the production Corvette Z06 supercar with the two sharing a significant amount of DNA.

The racecar is built on the same production aluminum chassis frame – from Chevrolet’s Bowling Green (Ky.) Assembly plant – as the road-going Z06. Similar carbon-fiber splitters for front downforce, and the surface area from the top of the windshield to the rear of the Z06 remained intact on the Z06 GT3.R. That includes side air ducts behind the doors — directly inspired by Z06 production road car — that help to cool the engine, transaxle and rear brakes.

The similarities carry over to the hand-built 5.5L, flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine in the Z06 GT3.R. Both originate from the Bowling Green factory with the racing version sharing 80 percent of the production content from the Z06, including the crankshaft, connecting rods, cylinder heads, fuel injectors, coils, gaskets and a variety of other sensors.

The Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km is scheduled for 11 a.m. Arabian Standard Time / 3 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, March 2. MotorTrend will provide both live television coverage in the U.S. Streaming coverage of the race and Friday’s qualifying will be available on MAX, MotorTrend Plus and the FIA WEC TV app.

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “We got a lot of laps in. There were just so many unknowns going into this week. We had one test day as a team with the Z06 GT3.R, which went very well at Dubai. But now we are at a brand new track and one that’s very different than Dubai. But from the very first session, we were pleasantly surprised to be in a very good window. From then, we ran through all the drivers, and both Rui and Tom have been building up. There are still so many unknowns. But as a team and car crew, I feel we are looking quite strong.”

DANIEL JUNCADELLA, NO. 82 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Honestly this was very good and very positive. We had three trouble-free sessions with a lot of mileage on our Corvette. It might have been the most mileage of all the LMGT3 cars. That’s really encouraging for everyone here. All three drivers had enough laps and we’re all happy to have gone through the program. I’m very happy with how things feel. Seb was very fast and likes the car a lot. Hiroshi is a very positive surprise. He is very consistent with no mistakes and very few track limits. He is doing it the right way. It’s very good and we will take that into the weekend.”

TOM VAN ROMPUY, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “These test days were quite positive. We have a strong car and a strong package. With traffic management, we have to pay attention to other cars but I think we are strong there too. On tire degradation, I think we have one of the better cars in LMGT3. So yes, I’m very positive as we look ahead to the race weekend.”

RUI ANDRADE, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The delays left everyone in a little bit of anticipation, but the car feels great. It already felt great in Dubai. The balance is strong, I think. The combination of TF Sport and Pratt Miller is doing a great job at the moment. They gave us a good car right at the start, which is always important so you don’t feel lost from the get-go. We had some solid running yesterday. We had an issue when I accidently set off the fire extinguisher so we lost some laps! It’s a new car for me and these things happen. Today we went through the run plan with no issues and got lots of laps with good feedback on the car. We had some cool running Monday late afternoon into the night and it was very warm this morning. So getting a read on the car in these conditions is really important. In traffic and with the Hypercars, there is a big speed delta so they have to get through the GT traffic as fast as possible, which means we are bullied a little bit. For us, we have to focus on our driving and also focus on our mirrors and rear-view camera. Whoever does that best will be fastest. But I feel good. We are getting better and have a good base. We feel strong but will see where we are on Saturday.”

HIROSHI KOIMUZI, NO. 82 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Monday was a good feeling. Today was a little better feeling. There was more traffic in the last two sessions but I still had a good feeling. The Corvette is a very good car. I am happy with my teammates. Dani is a very fast driver as our No. 1 and Sébastien is fast. I’m very lucky to have them!”

SÉBASTIEN BAUD, NO. 82 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I am very happy. It was my first Prologue, my first with the team, my first weekend with Corvette and my first time at this track. The car is really great. The work between myself, Dani and Hiro was very good. We had no issues and now we can try some different setups and strategies for qualifying and the race. It’s very comfortable in this Z06 GT3.R. The driving is very different than previous cars I have driven. Confidence for the race and qualifying is high because Hiro was very good during his qualifying sim. This is all very good for the race. There is a lot of confidence and consistency in this car, and there are still things we can work on and try. No issues and everything looks fine for the race weekend.”

CHRISTIE BAGNE, CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R PROGRAM MANAGER: “Everyone at TF Sport and Corvette Customer Support should be proud of the efforts during the Prologue. Both Corvettes completed a high number of laps, which led to a lot of productive running on track. The feedback from the drivers is positive. Operationally, things went well as the team continues to learn more about the Z06 GT3.R heading into practice and qualifying. All in all, we all are happy with the last two days.”

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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