C6.R Debüt in Sebring

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New Corvette C6.R to Make Racing Debut in Sebring ALMS Season-Opener Marks Corvette's 50th Year in Racing


The new Corvette C6.R will make its competition debut at this weekend's Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The C6.R is the most technically advanced sports car ever developed by GM, combining lessons learned in the dominant Corvette C5-R with the advanced technology of the Corvette C6 and Z06 production models. "History will remember the C5-R as one of the best sports racing cars of all time, and we've set the bar high for the C6.R," said Mark Kent, director of GM Racing. "The production sixth-generation Corvette and the C6.R race car were developed in tandem, and the two-way transfer of technology benefited both programs." While the hardware is new, the driver lineup is familiar. The same six drivers who piloted Corvette Racing to an undefeated season in 2004 return to the track in 2005: Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Max Papis will drive the #3 Compuware Corvette C6.R and Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen will share the #4 Compuware Corvette C6.R. Be a part of racing excitement at Sebring March 16-19 and join other Corvette enthusiasts in the Corvette Corral.

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Corvette Racing Battles Back in Long Day's Journey at Sebring


Corvette Racing overcame adversity to finish second and third in the GT1 class at Sebring International Raceway with the new Corvette C6.R race cars. After dominating the first eight hours of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the final third of the 12-hour race became a test of endurance for the Corvette Racing team as both cars were damaged in accidents. The No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R driven by Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Max Papis finished one lap behind the GT1 class winner after a brake rotor failure sent the car into a tire barrier.
The No. 4 Compuware Corvette of Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen claimed third place with six minutes remaining in the race after extensive repairs following hard contact with another car. "I'm disappointed that we had to finish second and third because the cars were good enough to finish first and second," said Doug Fehan, GM Racing program manager for Corvette Racing. "The thing that I am most proud about is that this team simply does not give up in the face of adversity.
Within 30 minutes, both cars were essentially put out of the race, yet after repairs they were back racing at full speed." It was a good day with two Corvettes on the podium in the C6.R's first event, and good competition among great marques in the GTI class," added Steve Shannon, GM executive director of marketing services. "I think it will be an epic battle." The second round of the American Le Man Series will be fought on the red soil of Road Atlanta, the site of the Grand Prix of Atlanta, on April 17.

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https://www.corvetteracing.com/

https://www.americanlemans.com/paddock/2...alrace.pdf

https://vorlon.case.edu/~aap8/gallery/sebring2K5?page=1

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[woody 68]

Hallo,
fast unbemerkt ist es wieder geschehen, nach anfänglichen Startschwierigkeiten hat es in Road Atlanta wieder funktioniert.

klick

Gruß, Al