For Immediate Release

April 16, 2010

GRAND-AM TO ALLOW PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS FOR PORSCHES

Petaluma, CA —

 

Following a series of tests and development changes, TRG is proud to announce a number of performance enhancements granted to the marque by officials in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, as well as in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series.

In GT, competing in the same category as a number of purpose-built, tube-frame racing cars has made it difficult in recent months for the uni-body, production based TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars that TRG has taken to victory, including at last year’s Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Running a top level program featuring top-line drivers such as Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly, TRG’s growing frustration culminated in the team’s decision to sit out at the most recent GRAND-AM round at Barber Motorsparts Park. TRG had never missed a prior round of GRAND-AM competition since the series began in 2000.

In the effort to improve tire wear, straight line speed, and overall handling, Grand-Am has allowed for a number of enhancements to Porsche, including:
-The upgrading from 3.6L to 3.8L engines
-50lb reduction of weight
-1/2 inch reduction of minimum ride height
-Larger air restrictor
-Allowing for the re-introduction to bodywork enhancements to the side of the car.

In the Continental Tire Challenge, GRAND-AM officials have also allowed for two key changes to the team’s entry in the efforts to improve straightline speed and handling:
-Upgrading from 3.6L to 3.8L engines
-50lb reduction of weight

As the winningest team in GRAND-AM GT competition, Team Owner Kevin Buckler applauds the series’ efforts to put the marque back on track and to work towards parity.

“The most recent round of rule changes from GRAND-AM should have a major impact on our program,” stated Buckler. “Our team is built on a heritage of winning, and I pride myself in putting the best crew and drivers in the series under our tent, but recently it’s been tough to show just how good the program works. We are a winning team and we’ve proven time and again that we know how to get it done, and I thank GRAND-AM for realizing just how difficult it’s been for Porsche teams.”

With preparations already under way for the next race at Virginia International Raceway on April 23-25, TRG is actively welcoming any sponsored drivers looking to join the multi-time series champions in either the Rolex or Continental Tire Series.

Similarly, the team is always open to creating opportunities for tests, track days, as well as their well known club racing program.

For more information, contact TRG at racing@theracersgroup.com

ABOUT TRG

TRG is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance racing parts. The group specializes in engine and chassis tuning as well as full service professional race car preparation. The company also provides electrical and mechanical engineering services, driver development and arrive-and-drive opportunities. TRG is based in Petaluma, California, near its home track of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. The company’s NASCAR operation is based in Mooresville, North Carolina and a new state-of-the-art facility is coming on-line at New Jersey Motorsports Park in 2010.

More information and a complete press kit can be found at www.theracersgroup.com. Please contactpress@theracersgroup.com or 707-935-3999 for additional information.

 

More information and a complete press kit can be found at www.theracersgroup.com. Please contact press@theracersgroup.com or 707-935-3999 for additional information.

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