28Jun 2021 by vettevues
CORVETTE RACING AT THE GLEN 2021: Hard-Fought Win for Garcia, Taylor

CORVETTE RACING AT THE GLEN 2021: Hard-Fought Win for Garcia, Taylor

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Congratulation’s Jordan and Antonio and Corvette C8.R on their Win in the 6 hours at Watkins Glen! They drove the No. 3 Corvette to a steamy and hard-fought triumph for the team’s first win at Watkins Glen International since 2014. Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia, drivers of the #3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R celebrate their victory Sunday, June 27, 2021 after winning the GTLM class of Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Richard Prince for Corvette Racing) Source: Press Release No. 3 Corvette takes season’s second victory; Milner, Tandy charge derailed late in race WATKINS GLEN, NY (June 27, 2021) – Corvette Racing returned to Victory Circle at Watkins Glen International on Sunday with…
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21Mar 2021 by vettevues
CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING 2021 RESULTS

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING 2021 RESULTS

Corvette Racing News
Here are three press releases for the 2021 Corvette Racing at Sebring. You can check out their schedule on our website https://vette-vues.com/2021-weathertech-championship-schedule-released/ Corvette Racing at the 12 Hours Sebring 2021 No 3 C8.R Corvette Racing at the 12 Hours Sebring 2021 No 4 C8.R Corvette Racing at the 12 Hours Sebring 2021 CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: What Might Have Been SEBRING, Fla. (March 20, 2021) – Corvette Racing ended an up-and-down day with fourth- and fifth-place class finishes in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Advance Auto Parts. Both Chevrolet Corvette C8.Rs faced adversity throughout, and the team nearly won for the 13th time at Sebring International Raceway. The No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.R of Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor and Nicky Catsburg placed fourth in the GT…
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28Sep 2020 by vettevues
Garcia, Taylor Pace 1-2 Finish at Mid-Ohio for Corvette Racing

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

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
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) –…
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03Aug 2020 by vettevues
Corvette Racing Wins 1-2 Finish at Road America 2020

Corvette Racing Wins 1-2 Finish at Road America 2020

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA 2020 was another wild 1-2 finish for Corvette C8.R. Garcia, Taylor took the second GTLM win of the season while Gavin, and Milner finish as runners-up. ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 2, 2020) – Corvette Racing took its second consecutive 1-2 finish in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GT Le Mans (GTLM class) following a chaotic finish Sunday at Road America. Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor won for the second time in their No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R following a late-race pass in torrential rain. Corvette Racing took its second consecutive 1-2 finish in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GT Le Mans (GTLM class) following a chaotic finish Sunday at Road America 2020. Corvette’s third straight win, the #3 car’s second victory in three…
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20Jul 2020 by vettevues
Corvette Racing at Sebring 2020 – 1-2 Wins

Corvette Racing at Sebring 2020 – 1-2 Wins

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Corvette Racing went 1-2 at Sebring International Raceway as Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner took a GT Le Mans (GTLM) victory in the Cadillac Grand Prix for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Gavin, Milner Lead Corvette C8.R Sweep Garcia, Taylor finish second in pole-winning No. 3 CorvetteChevrolet, No. 3 Corvette take GTLM Championship leadsTwelfth class victory at Sebring for Corvette Racing61st 1-2 team finish in program history SEBRING, Fla.  – Corvette Racing went 1-2 at Sebring International Raceway as Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner took a GT Le Mans (GTLM) victory in the Cadillac Grand Prix for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Saturday. The No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R took a 0.480-second victory over the pole-sitting No. 3 Corvette of Jordan Taylor…
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27Jan 2020 by vettevues
New C8.R’s Debute Race Results – Daytona 2020

New C8.R’s Debute Race Results – Daytona 2020

Corvette Racing News
Corvette Racing’s new Chevrolet Corvette C8.R finished its debut race with a fourth-place finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona 2020 Corvette Racing Daytona 24 2020 CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Record Distance in C8.R Debut Garcia, Taylor, Catsburg finish fourth in GTLM No. 3 Corvette C8.R completes program-record distance in Rolex 24 Gavin, Milner, Fässler fight through to finish after mid-race issues DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2020) – Corvette Racing’s new Chevrolet Corvette C8.R finished its maiden race with a fourth-place finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona to start the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, and Nicky Catsburg led the team’s effort Saturday and Sunday in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, which had a mostly trouble-free run in its competition debut. The…
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15Sep 2019 by vettevues
CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: AGGRESSIVE STRATEGY NETS GTLM PODIUM (IMSA)

CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: AGGRESSIVE STRATEGY NETS GTLM PODIUM (IMSA)

Corvette Racing News
IMSA Laguna Seca Sept 13-15, 2019 Photos courtesy of Brian Mayfield & Jim Rij. (Each month in Vette Vues Magazine Jan Hyde brings readers up to date on that latest in Corvette racing in his column Keepin’ Track. Keepin’ Track reports reflect VUES gained first hand from credible sources that may vary from reports found elsewhere.) # 3 & # 4 C7.R Corvettes again finish 3rd & 4th, this time at Laguna Seca Still chasing that 100th win, the C7.R Corvettes saw their chances evaporate at Laguna Seca in their next to final outing in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Series. Photos courtesy of Brian Mayfield & Jim Rij. Starting 6th & 7th on the grid, the teams needed a more aggressive three-stop strategy for a shot to win. But…
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25Aug 2019 by vettevues
CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Back on the Podium for No. 3 Corvette (IMSA)

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Back on the Podium for No. 3 Corvette (IMSA)

Corvette Racing News
IMSA at VIR Aug 23-25, 2019 Corvettes finish 3rd & 4th at VIR as Porsches win on the way to the 2019 GTLM title Unable to match the pace of the Porsches, the 2 Corvettes were part of a thrilling battle for 3rd on the podium (and 4th) ahead of Ford and BMW.  Qualifying a remarkable 2nd, # 3 Jan Magnussen quickly lost the spot to the # 912 Porsche RSR of Earl Bamber with an aggressive outside pass in turn 1. The entire GTLM field pitted when an early caution flag came out just 20 minutes into the race. Each Corvette made 2 more stops with Oliver Gavin moving up from 5th thanks to quick work by his pit crew. After the final round of pit stops, Antonio Garcia…
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05May 2019 by vettevues
CORVETTE RACING AT MID-OHIO: RUNNER-UP CHARGE FOR NO. 3 CORVETTE

CORVETTE RACING AT MID-OHIO: RUNNER-UP CHARGE FOR NO. 3 CORVETTE

Corvette Racing News
Garcia, Magnussen finish second from seventh at race’s start Second consecutive podium for defending GTLM championsSecond place in unofficial points for Garcia, MagnussenMechanical issue prevents victory challenge by Milner, GavinTeam’s final race before 24 Hours of Le Mans LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 5, 2019) – Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen climbed the GT Le Mans (GTLM) podium for the second consecutive year at Mid-Ohio on Sunday in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Acura Sports Car Challenge. The pairing went from seventh at the race’s start to a second straight runner-up finish in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R. Solid driving, a clever early-race strategic call and the team’s usual excellence in the pitlane all contributed to the result. With Sunday’s showing, Garcia and Magnussen unofficially moved to second place in…
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22Jul 2017 by vettevues
Corvette Racing at Lime Rock 2017 | Vette Vues Magazine

Corvette Racing at Lime Rock 2017 | Vette Vues Magazine

Corvette Racing News
Corvette Racing at Lime Rock 2017 extended its lead in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GT Le Mans (GTLM) standings with a fourth-place finish for Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen in the Northeast Grand Prix. CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK PARK: No. 3 Corvette Extends GTLM Points Lead Fourth place for Garcia, Magnussen; No. 4 Corvette suffers early contact [caption id="attachment_4035" align="aligncenter" width="344"] Corvette Racing at Lime Rock 2017 in Lakeville, CT; July 21-22, 2017; C7.R #3 driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia; C7.R #4 driven by Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner (Richard Prince/Chevrolet photo).[/caption] LAKEVILLE, Conn. (July 22, 2017) – Corvette Racing at Lime Rock 2017 extended its lead in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GT Le Mans (GTLM) standings Saturday with a fourth-place finish for Antonio Garcia…
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