The Roar Before the 24 is the first opportunity for many teams to test the machines that will run in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the next Rolex Sports Car Series Such was the case with the fastest car in the three-day test The pin No. 6 Ford-Riley driven by Michael Valiante.
This car, co-directed by Gustavo Yacaman, Chris Cummings, and Jorge Gonçalves, was new to the team Shank, a replacement for the old model, who finished third last year at the Rolex Replica 24 (which also co Gonçalves Yacamán and directed) . team took the development of the Rolex 2012-winner Shank # 60 Ford-Riley, took the new car better job than last year's winner.
Valiante become a lap of 1:42.058 at 125,576 mph, just 0.043 seconds faster than the next fastest car. While Michael Valiante was glad to be the fastest of the weekend, but he was not sure of his advantage.
"This test is always a challenge, as there are so many drivers here. I have a lot of time in these cars, so the focus of our team was able to drivers who do not have much time prototypes cycled through car. 'S a new car and had no problems.' s an advantage to have the fastest car out there, "he said.
"I feel that everybody was not all I have at the moment, but I'm sure that I'll be strong when we return to the Rolex 24."
NASCAR star AJ Allmendinger, who co-drove to victory in 2012 was the fastest the third weekend in the # 60 with a time of 1:42.296 to 125,283 mph, behind Dane Cameron at # 43 Sahlen Racing Riley-BMW in 1:42.101 / 125,523 mph.
"We could not be happier," said team owner Mike Shank. "We were P1 in five of eight sessions and we simply learn about cars. We stepped back there, that all was not perfect, but the best part is that all drivers have a lot of laps in. We had no mechanical problems everyone in any car. We have a good foot forward for the race and there is no reason why it should do well. "
Shank won the race more exciting Rolex 24s memory in2012, 60 # finished first five seconds after 24 hours of operation, while the third axis # 6, 45 seconds back and the last car on the return conductor.
Shank is back in 2013 with two cars and generally the who's who of drivers. Most of the line 2012 winner is back at # 60: Allmendinger, Justin Wilson and John Pew regular IndyCar team are appropriate for the event. Regular Shank The other driver, Oswaldo Negri, is questionable, he injured his ankle in a mountain bike accident and 50-50 for the race. If he can not do that and Aussie V8 NASCAR star Marcus Ambrose fill
Shank Racing has been contesting the Rolex 24 since 2004. In 2012, all went well and, judging by the results of the Roar team, which will be a major player in the race for 2013.
Porsche Pro Fast Pat Long In Park Place GT
Judging from the road before 24 GT will be a hotly contested class again. Together with BMW, a Chevy Camaro and Corvette and Dodge Viper, Porsche, Audi and Ferrari were in effect for the Roar Before the 24.
Seven faced four Ferrari 458s Audi R8s, but both marks were surpassed by the 17 Porsche GT3 enrolled in the three-day trial.
From Porsches many, was the # 73 Park Place Motorsports Porsche GT3 piloted by pilot Pat Long, who set the fastest lap of the weekend at 148.569 118,045 mph.
Place Motorsports Park has been the preparation of race cars from customers and other series, 2013 marks the debut of the Rolex 24 team.
Long had praise for the new clothes.
"People said, 'What is Park Place?" Hopefully this will hit them in the Google search for sports car fans. They caught my attention last year, so I knocked on the door. They are a group of young guys, hungry motivated. '
Long has a long list of achievements already: three American Le Mans Series GT champion, three times class winner at Le Mans and Petit Le Mans, a new victory at Sebring and the Rolex 24 in 2009. He joined two-time winner of the Rolex 24 GT Spencer Pumpelly and Park Place regular drivers Patrick Lindsey, Jason Hart and Daniel Graeff.
"What do you get for winning practice? Few bragging rights, and some momentum for a new team in the league. But we're safe," said Longo.
Long term may underestimate the achievements of the team, but the pace and the top line indicates that this team can fight for a place in Replica Rolex attendees pointed end of the field.
Standard sets Napleton Racing Debut GX Rolex
Grand-Am added a new class to the Rolex Sports Car Series in 2013 GX class, designed for machines that do not fit in the GT class, but still worthy of the race. Since the class has attracted a variety of inputs, including Evoras Lotus, Porsche Cayman and the new Mazda SKYACTIV-D diesel Mazda6.
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