C6.R Debüt in Sebring

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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.