IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP CORVETTE RACING DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT PETIT LE MANS, ROAD ATLANTA OCTOBER 12, 2018 ANTONIO GARCIA AND JAN MAGNUSSEN, DRIVERS OF THE NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R, met with members of the media today at Road Atlanta to discuss their lead in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) Driver Championship, the outlook for Saturday’s 10-hour race and the strengths of the Corvette C7.R. Full transcript: GENTLEMEN, YOUR THOUGHTS COMING INTO THE WEEKEND? YOU’RE LEADING …
CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Championship Battle Down to the Wire Garcia, Magnussen aiming for second straight GTLM Driver Championship Fourth-place class finish would clinch title for No. 3 Corvette C7.R team Gavin, Milner look for second victory of season Ten victories at Road Atlanta for Corvette Racing – eight in Petit Le Mans Petit Le Mans to be 22nd appearance for Corvette Racing at Road Atlanta DETROIT (Oct. 9, 2018) – As the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship draws …
CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: By the Numbers DETROIT (Oct. 8, 2018) – Corvette Racing’s campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship comes to a close this weekend at a track it has visited more often than any other during its illustrious history. On the verge of another IMSA championship, Corvette Racing is back at Road Atlanta for the 22 time since 1999 – this time for the 20th running of Petit Le Mans. The collection of Corvette Racing’s statistics …
CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Reliving the Pilgrim Pass One of the greatest moments in team history at the end of 2000 Petit Le Mans DETROIT (Oct. 4, 2018) – In the course of 20 years, Corvette Racing has produced reels and reels of highlight material. One of the biggest moments also was one of the first… dating all the way back to the 2000 racing season. The final race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – the Oct. 13 …
Ben Johnson is an integral part of Corvette Racing, ensuring that – in his role as Team Manager – the operation execute their plans and meets their targets on track. Mobil 1 The Grid spent time with Johnson to learn more about his duties, while also gathering the thoughts of Program Manager Doug Fehan, as well as drivers Oliver Gavin and Jan Magnussen on the key role he plays.
CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: Points Lead for Garcia, Magnussen Going to Finale Seventh straight podium for No. 3 Corvette Gavin, Milner fifth in chaotic Monterey race MONTEREY, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2018) – For the second year in a row, Corvette Racing will head to the finale of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the Driver and Team points lead in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category. Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen placed third in class Sunday in the America’s …
CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: Pole Position for Gavin, No. 4 Corvette Magnussen qualifies third in GTLM championship-leading C7.R MONTEREY, California (Sept. 8, 2018) – Oliver Gavin captured pole position Saturday for the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s America’s Tire 250 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. It was the first pole position at the circuit for Gavin, who will start just ahead of teammate Jan Magnussen on the GTLM grid. Gavin …
CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: Oliver Gavin Pole-Winner Quote MONTEREY, California (Sept. 8, 2018) – Oliver Gavin captured pole position Saturday for the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s America’s Tire 250 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Gavin captured his first career pole position at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn circuit in the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R. Teammate Jan Magnussen qualified third in the championship-leading No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R. OLIVER …
CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: By the Numbers DETROIT (Sept. 5, 2018) – There are only three tracks at which Corvette Racing has competed in each of its 20 seasons. One of those is WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, site of this weekend’s America’s Tire 250 for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. During the last 19 years, the team has amassed an impressive record of victories and miles on the California coast, as you can see below… 1: As …
CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: Championship Fight Heads West Program in contention for third straight IMSA GTLM title with two races to go Garcia, Magnussen arrive in California with Driver Championship lead All four Corvette Racing drivers with multiple Laguna Seca victories Chevrolet still in race for GTLM Manufacturer’s title One of three tracks to play host to Corvette Racing in each of its previous 19 seasons DETROIT (Sept. 4, 2018) – Corvette Racing begins its final push …