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20Jan 2021 by vettevues

Chevrolet Names Klauser as First Sports Car Racing Program Manager

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Press release: DETROIT (Jan. 19, 2021) January 19, 2021 Chevrolet has named Laura Wontrop Klauser as its newly created Sports Car Racing Program Manager as the manufacturer continues its shift toward an engineering-based approach throughout its motorsports programs. (Photo Courtesy Chevrolet) Chevrolet has named Laura Wontrop Klauser as its newly created Sports Car Racing Program Manager as the manufacturer continues its shift toward an engineering-based approach throughout its motorsports programs. Klauser, who resides in Detroit, moves into the role which includes engineering and technical oversight of Corvette Racing on behalf of Chevrolet. Already she manages the Cadillac DPi-V.R and Camaro GT4.R programs in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The goal is to expand the level of engineering and technical direction for Corvette Racing as it sets a course for its…

17Dec 2020 by vettevues

Oshkosh Corporation to Acquire Pratt Miller

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Strengthens key technologies and strategic growth opportunities December 15, 2020 04:17 PM Eastern Standard Time Oshkosh to acquire Pratt Miller OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pratt Miller, which specializes in advanced engineering, technology, and innovation across the motorsport and multiple ground vehicle markets, for a cash-free, debt-free purchase price of $115 million. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Pratt Miller will maintain its name, team members, facilities, and branding elements. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in New Hudson, Mich., Pratt Miller brings over 30 years of experience solving its customers’ most complex and technical challenges. Led by its world-class engineering and motorsports heritage, Pratt Miller has…

17Dec 2020 by vettevues

Corvette Racing’s Doug Fehan Steps away After 25 Years

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Drivers at Corvette Racing have come and gone over the past years. But Doug Fehan, who started with the General Motors racing program in 1988, has led the team since 1996 is now stepping down. In total, Doug led the program to fourteen team championships, thirteen manufacturers' and drivers' titles, and 113 race victories. Today we share with you the Press Release dated December 16, 2020: Corvette Racing Program Manager Doug Fehan Stepping Down Doug Fehan Steps Away After 25 Years With Corvette Racing Began as program manager for storied Chevrolet road-racing operation in 1996 DETROIT (Dec. 16, 2020) – Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan is stepping away from his position following the team’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Fehan started with GM Racing in 1988 and worked on…

20Nov 2020 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: RESPECT TO THE BUMPS

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GTLM championship program closes out first year with mid-engine Corvette C8.R Corvette Racing; Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring in Sebring, FL; November 14, 2020; Corvette C8.R #3 driven by Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor and Nicky Catsburg; CorvetteC8.R #4 driven by Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner, and Marcel Fässler (Richard Prince/Chevrolet Photo) SEBRING, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2020) – Corvette Racing endured a tough close to its championship-winning season at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday, but it ended 2020 with a tremendous level of success in the first year of the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. A pair of suspension issues relegated the two Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.Rs to fifth- and sixth-place finishes in the final race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It didn’t take anything away from the…

28Sep 2020 by vettevues

Garcia, Taylor Pace 1-2 Finish at Mid-Ohio for Corvette Racing

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Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor won for the fourth time this year in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R at the GT Le Mans (GTLM) victory at the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. CORVETTE RACING AT MID-OHIO: Garcia, Taylor Pace 1-2 Finish for Corvette C8.R Release Date: SEP 28 2020 • No. 3 Corvette C8.R takes fourth GTLM win of season• Chevrolet grows lead in Manufacturers Championship• Gavin, Milner come home second in No. 4 Corvette C8.R• Ninth class victory at Mid-Ohio for Corvette Racing Garcia and Taylor won the fourth time this year in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the Corvette C8.R at the GTLM at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. LEXINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 27, 2020) –…

12Sep 2020 by vettevues

2021 WeatherTech Championship Schedule Released

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The IMSA has released the provisional scheduled 12 weekends for the 2021 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season that will start in Florida and finish in Georgia. 2021 WeatherTech Championship Schedule Released: Jan. 22-24 – Roar Before Rolex 24 (DPi, LMP2, LMP3, GTLM, GTD)Jan. 28-31 — Rolex 24 at Daytona (DPi, LMP2, LMP3, GTLM, GTD)March 17-20 — Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring (DPi, LMP2, LMP3, GTLM, GTD)April 16-17 — Long Beach (DPi, GTLM, GTD)April 23-25 — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (DPi, LMP2, GTLM, GTD)May 14-16 — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (DPi, LMP3, GTD)TBA — Detroit Belle Isle (DPi, LMP2, GTD) June 24-27 — Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen (DPi, LMP2, LMP3, GTLM, GTD) July 2-4 — Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (DPi, LMP3, GTLM, GTD)July 16-17 — Lime Rock Park (GTLM,…

10Sep 2020 by vettevues

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R Debuts on iRacing

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The Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, Corvette Racing’s first-ever mid-engine GT Le Mans challenger in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, is now available on iRacing. SEP 10 2020 DETROIT — The Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, Corvette Racing’s first-ever mid-engine GT Le Mans challenger in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, is now available on iRacing. As part of the 2020 Season 4 build, iRacers can purchase the new car to compete in events throughout the service, including iRacing’s IMSA Online SportsCar Championship. “Corvette Racing is on a roll this season with the C8.R, and we are excited for iRacing fans to experience the exhilarating mid-engine performance of this car in the virtual world,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance and Motorsports. “We’re excited to continue our long-standing relationship with Chevrolet as we…

05Sep 2020 by vettevues

Corvette Racing Recap at the IMSA TireRack Grand Prix at Atlanta 2020

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Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner, drivers of the #4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R celebrate their second-place finish in the GTLM class Saturday, September 5, 2020, during the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s TireRack.com Grand Prix at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. The finish puts Gavin and Milner into second place in the drivers standings. (Photo by Richard Prince for Chevy Racing) CORVETTE RACING AT ATLANTA: Runner-Up Finish for Gavin, MilnerNo. 4 Corvette C8.R second in GTLM points behind teammates Garcia, Taylor BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 5, 2020) – Corvette Racing’s Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner completed a stellar comeback to finish as class runner-up Saturday in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s TireRack.com Grand Prix at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The #4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R driven by Oliver Gavin…

23Aug 2020 by vettevues

Corvette Racing Wins Three for Three: No. 3 Corvette Gets Third Win of 2020 in IMSA GT Challenge at VIR

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Congratulations to Corvette Racing for their third win in a row in the IMSA GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway in 2020! This makes three for three and another win for Garcia, and Taylor. This was also the third win for the No. 3 Corvette C8.R, and the team’s fourth straight win since the return to racing. Corvette's victory at VIR is the fourth consecutive for Corvette Racing for 2020. PRESS RELEASE: Third win for No. 3 Corvette C8.R, team’s fourth straight since return to racing CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Another Win for Garcia, Taylor Third win for No. 3 Corvette C8.R, team’s fourth straight since return to racing Third win of the year for the 3 car, and fourth in a row for the C8.R. in 2020. ALTON, Va.…

12Aug 2020 by vettevues

2020 Corvette Stingray Official Pace Car for 104th Indianapolis 500

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A Torch Red 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, continuing Chevrolet’s tradition of leading the field to the green flag. The Pace Car will be driven by GM President Mark Reuss. 2020 Corvette Stingray Official Pace Car for 104th Indianpolis 500 This year, the race will be held outside of May for the first time – Sunday, Aug. 23 – with live NBC coverage at 2:30 p.m. (ET). This marks the 17th time a Corvette has served as the Pace Car, starting in 1978, and the 31st time a Chevrolet has led the field dating to 1948 when a Fleetmaster Six convertible held the honor. No other brand or vehicle has served as the “500” Pace Car…