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Dear Members of the Media,
Welcome to the 20th season of SPEED World Challenge Championships.
This series has truly become an institution in North American motorsports. Nowhere
else can you witness such a diverse mix of automobiles competing on the same track
in a unique sprint format such as this. Competitors, sponsors and fans have recognized
the appeal, and support for SPEED World Challenge continues to grow, even in these
tough economic times.
Last year, SCCA Pro Racing began a new partnership with WC Vision, which has become
the series’ marketing and licensing rights holder. Already, the agreement has proven to
be fruitful for both parties and SPEED World Challenge will prosper as a result. I commend
WC Vision for their excellent work thus far and I anticipate more exciting news
from them throughout the season.
Truth be told, this series is just as much about the people as it is the cars. The SCCA
Pro Racing staff is genuinely proud of this series and what it represents. They enjoy the
work they do, which makes them the best in the business. The teams are equally as
committed to the series and consistently do what they need to do to help World
Challenge grow. Look no further than WC Vision, a group of competitors who have
invested their own money in the series, as proof that this paddock stands behind its
product.
As you might imagine, such passionate characters make for rather interesting interviews.
Our competitors have some great stories to share, so I encourage you to track
a couple down and learn more about their role in World Challenge. As I said before, our
staff is the best in the business, so if you have a question not answered by this media
guide, ask any one of our officials and they’ll track down the answer for you. I, too, am
always willing to make time for your questions. Even if you don’t have any, please don’t
hesitate to introduce yourself.
Enjoy the season,
Robert (Bob) Wildberger
SCCA Pro Racing President & CEO
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Dear Members of the Media,
Back in July 2008, WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing formally announced a new partnership
to operate the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car and GT Championships. Now
entering our 20th season, we’re confident our series will provide you with real motorsports
stories to keep your audience engaged and intrigued race after race.
SPEED World Challenge occupies a unique niche in the North American motorsports
arena. With 50-minute sprints to the finish, top-notch drivers and teams, no scheduled
pits stops or driver changes, the only U.S. sports car series with a standing start and
more manufacturer platforms than any other sports car series running, we stand behind
our assertion that this is how racing should be.
And while we occupy a unique niche in the motorsports arena, we are also unique for
being the most media and fan friendly series around. Our drivers, teams and officials
are always accessible to give you that quote or detailed information you require to complete
the story you are working on.
We look forward to seeing you at our races in 2009 and thank you for bringing SPEED
World Challenge to motorsports fans.
See you at the track,
Dave Drimmie, VP Marketing and Communications, WC Vision
Scott Bove, VP Partner Relations, WC Vision
Bob Woodhouse, Co-chair, WC Vision
Peter Cunningham, Co-chair, WC Vision
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