Archive for September, 2014

Top-Five Finish for Michael Shank Racing in Lone Star Le Mans

Top-Five Finish for Michael Shank Racing in Lone Star Le Mans

News, TUDOR United SportsCar Series September 20, 2014 at 7:59 pm

Austin, Texas (20 September 2014)  – In racing, a moment can change the entire outcome of a race and that was exactly the case for Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian in the penultimate round of the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday. Both JohnRead More

Texas Take-Out for Konica Minolta Corvette DP

News, TUDOR United SportsCar Series September 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm

Ricky Taylor Gets Punted from Behind on First Turn of First Lap of Lone Star Le Mans, He and Brother Jordan Unable To Finish Better Than Seventh; Championship Hopes Dashed Date: Sept. 20, 2014 Event: Lone Star Le Mans (Round 10 of 11) Series: Prototype division of the Tudor UnitedRead More

Rum Bum Racing’s Fighting Spirit Shines Through the Gloom in Texas

Rum Bum Racing’s Fighting Spirit Shines Through the Gloom in Texas

Continental Sports Car Challenge, News September 19, 2014 at 7:47 pm

Austin, Texas (19 September 2014) – Seven time World Champion and Hall of Fame American sailor Paul Cayard said it best: “When life’s easy anyone can drive, but when it’s tough, the people who excel can make a difference.” Reigning and two time defending IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge ChampionsRead More

Stevenson Motorsports Takes Fourth Place in Texas

Stevenson Motorsports Takes Fourth Place in Texas

Continental Sports Car Challenge, News September 19, 2014 at 7:40 pm

Austin, Texas (19 September 2014) – It was a rollercoaster day for Stevenson Motorsports at Circuit of the Americas on Friday as inconsistent weather presented added challenges to the team as it entered its first-ever race as the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Championship leaders. At the checkers, the No.Read More

Fittipaldi Fourth on Grid for Action Express Racing at Circuit of the Americas

Fittipaldi Fourth on Grid for Action Express Racing at Circuit of the Americas

News, TUDOR United SportsCar Series September 19, 2014 at 7:36 pm

Austin, Texas (19 September 2014)  – Christian Fittipaldi will start the Lone Star Le Mans event from fourth on the grid as the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship marks the penultimate round of the 2014 championship on Saturday. Fittipaldi netted the second row starting spot during a 15-minute qualifying sessionRead More

Big Day For Michael Marsal in Texas

Big Day For Michael Marsal in Texas

Continental Sports Car Challenge, News September 19, 2014 at 7:32 pm

Austin, Texas (19 September 2014) – In a race that featured tricky mixed conditions, Michael Marsal and Turner Motorsport teammate Tom Kimber-Smith battled the elements and emerged triumphant with a podium finish at Circuit of the Americas on Friday. The duo combined for a hard-fought second place finish in theRead More

Michael Shank Racing to Start Seventh in Lone Star Le Mans

Michael Shank Racing to Start Seventh in Lone Star Le Mans

News, TUDOR United SportsCar Series September 19, 2014 at 7:27 pm

Austin, Texas (19 September 2014) – Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian will start the Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas from seventh on the grid for the 2.75-hour IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship event held at the 3.4-mile Texas road course. The Ohio-based squad got up toRead More

Visit Florida Racing Ready for Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas

Visit Florida Racing Ready for Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas

News, TUDOR United SportsCar Series September 19, 2014 at 7:20 pm

Austin, Texas  (19 September 2014)  – Racing for just the second time at the iconic Circuit of the Americas, Visit Florida Racing will look to move forward in the Lone Star Le Mans event on Saturday as the team pursues its fifth podium of the year in the penultimate roundRead More

Wayne Taylor Racing Qualifying Report

News, TUDOR United SportsCar Series September 19, 2014 at 7:16 pm

Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas Date: Sept. 19, 2014 Event: Lone Star Le Mans (Round 10 of 11) Series: Prototype division of the Tudor United SportsCar Championship Location: Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas (3.4-mile, 20-turn road course) Pole Winner: Alex Brundle of OAK RacingRead More

Rum Bum Racing Third on Circuit of the Americas Grid

Continental Sports Car Challenge, News September 18, 2014 at 7:12 pm

Austin, Texas (18 September 2014) – The Rum Bum Racing No. 13 Porsche will start from the second row of the grid at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on Friday following Thursday afternoon’s 15-minute qualifying session. Hugh Plumb turned a fast lap time of 2:23.211-seconds around the challenging 3.4-mile roadRead More