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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 2 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Media Guide 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 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Media Guide 3
SCCA Pro 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships Event and Television Schedules Date Venue With March 18 - 20 Sebring International Raceway Sebring, Fla. April 17 - 19 (GT Only) Grand Prix of Long Beach Long Beach, Calif. May 1 - 3 Thunderbolt Raceway Millville, N.J. May 15 - 17 (GT Single, TC Double) Mosport International Raceway Bowmanville, Ont. (Canada) July 3 - 5 Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, N.Y. July 24 - 26 Autobahn Country Club Joliet, Ill. Aug. 7 - 9 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio Aug. 14 - 16 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis. Sept. 23 - 25 Road Atlanta Braselton, Calif. Oct. 9 - 11 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, Calif. ALMS IRL/ALMS Grand-Am Canadian Touring Car/Trans-Am IRL Atlantics/MX-5 Cup IRL/ALMS ALMS ALMS ALMS 4 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Media Guide Peter Cunningham WC Vision Co-Chair Scott Bove VP, Partnership Relations WC Vision Chairs & Staff Bob Woodhouse WC Vision Co-Chair Dave Drimmie VP, Marketing & Communications Contact Information WC Vision (416) 604-3113 Dave Drimmie: davedrimmie@gmail.com 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Media Guide 5 SCCA Pro
Page 1 and 2: This is how racing should be www.wo
Page 3: TABLE of CONTENTS 2009 Schedule . .
Page 7 and 8: SCCA Pro SCCA Pro Racing Informatio
Page 9 and 10: Sponsors Official Sponsor Débaufr
Page 11 and 12: The Circuits Sebring Int’l Racewa
Page 13 and 14: The Circuits Watkins Glen Interntai
Page 15: The Circuits Road Atlanta Direction
Page 18 and 19: The Series SCCA SPEED World Challen
Page 20 and 21: The Series and Eagle their second-s
Page 22 and 23: The Series Corvette. Robin Liddell
Page 25 and 26: 2008 Review SCCA SPEED GT 2008 REVI
Page 28 and 29: 2008 Review SPEED GT • Round One
Page 30 and 31: 2008 Review SPEED GT • Round Thre
Page 32 and 33: 2008 Review SPEED GT • Round Five
Page 34 and 35: 2008 Review SPEED GT • Round Seve
Page 36 and 37: 2008 Review SPEED GT • Round Nine
Page 38 and 39: 2008 Review SCCA SPEED GT CHAMPIONS
Page 40 and 41: 2008 Review SPEED Touring Car • R
Page 50 and 51: 2008 Review SCCA SPEED TOURING CAR
Page 53 and 54: The Drivers JOHN BOURASSA JON bor-A
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The Drivers 2008: Earned record-tyi
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The Drivers Married to Sandy and ha
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The Drivers MICHAEL GALATI MEYE-kul
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The Drivers 1999 TC 10 2 8 9 2 2000
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The Drivers ROB MORGAN ROB MORE-gin
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The Drivers Year Class Starts Wins
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The Drivers in the final points, ma
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The Cars ASTON MARTIN DB9 Class: SP
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The Cars FORD MUSTANG COBRA Class:
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The Cars PONTIAC GTO Class: SPEED G
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The Cars ACURA RSX TYPE S Class: SP
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The Cars Lexus IS300 Class: SPEED T
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The Cars Volkswagen Jetta TDi Class
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The Records Fastest Qualifier: 1 Pi
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The Records Rookie of the Year: 199
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The Records AUTODROME DEL NORTE Sal
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The Records GRAND PRIX OF TORONTO E
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The Records 1995 (Super Production
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The Records 2006 (Touring Car Class
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OVER 50 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE PASSION
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