Streets of Long Beach Stage Set for ALMs Race and GT1 Corvettes
- Apr 16, 2009
On April 18, Corvette Racing will make its final U.S. appearance with the Corvette C6.Rs in the GT1 category in the 100-minute Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach, California.
Corvette Racing will mark the end of an era at the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach, California
Corvette Racing Driver Johnny O'Connell is ready to move to the new GT class in the American La Mans Series
The GT1 Corvettes will be on display in a special post-qualifying ceremony in the Long Beach winner’s circle. Later this season, one of the most successful sports car teams in ALMS history will begin its transition into the global GT class. The new GT class is based on GT2 regulations and the GT1 category enters racing’s history books.
Corvette Racing uses special K&N air filters
Corvette Racing posted 75 class wins worldwide, including a record 69 ALMS victories
“Long Beach is a great place to say goodbye to GT1 fans in the United States, “ said Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan. “When the checkered flag falls at Long Beach, I think it will be a moving experience for everyone on the team.”
Corvette Racing is the winner of the last eight ALMS GT1 team and manufacturer championships. Corvette Racing has posted 75 class wins worldwide, including a record 69 ALMS victories.
Corvette Racing runs a special K&N Engineering air filter. “Dirt is a huge problem in street races,” said Crew Chief Dan Binks. “K&N protects our engines.”
“There is a huge Corvette following in Southern California,” said driver Johnny O’Connell. “It’s very special to let them see the Corvette C6.Rs in their last GT1 race in the United States. Over the years we’ve had great battles and rivalries with Viper, Ferrari, Saleen, Maserati and Aston Martin, but now we’re moving on to an even more competitive arena on the world stage.”
The Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach is scheduled to start at 4:15 p.m. PST on Saturday April 18. The one-hour and 40 minute race will be televised by ABC on April 19 at 12:30 pm EST.
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Corvette Racing will mark the end of an era at the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach, California
Corvette Racing Driver Johnny O'Connell is ready to move to the new GT class in the American La Mans Series
Corvette Racing uses special K&N air filters
Corvette Racing posted 75 class wins worldwide, including a record 69 ALMS victories
“Long Beach is a great place to say goodbye to GT1 fans in the United States, “ said Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan. “When the checkered flag falls at Long Beach, I think it will be a moving experience for everyone on the team.”
Corvette Racing is the winner of the last eight ALMS GT1 team and manufacturer championships. Corvette Racing has posted 75 class wins worldwide, including a record 69 ALMS victories.
Corvette Racing runs a special K&N Engineering air filter. “Dirt is a huge problem in street races,” said Crew Chief Dan Binks. “K&N protects our engines.”
“There is a huge Corvette following in Southern California,” said driver Johnny O’Connell. “It’s very special to let them see the Corvette C6.Rs in their last GT1 race in the United States. Over the years we’ve had great battles and rivalries with Viper, Ferrari, Saleen, Maserati and Aston Martin, but now we’re moving on to an even more competitive arena on the world stage.”
The Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach is scheduled to start at 4:15 p.m. PST on Saturday April 18. The one-hour and 40 minute race will be televised by ABC on April 19 at 12:30 pm EST.
Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
