News Stories from 2008
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Dec. 17, 2008
10 Rounds Set for 2009 World Challenge; Watkins Glen Added
WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing have announced that the SPEED World Challenge Championships will join the Indy Racing League at Watkins Glen International, July 3 – 5, for the Fifth Annual Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen. The addition gives both the SPEED Touring Car and SPEED GT classes 10 rounds apiece for 2009. Continued... |
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Dec. 10, 2008
2009 World Challenge Schedule Nears Completion
WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing have announced three more dates that will be added to the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships calendar, including one brand-new venue. Continued... |
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Dec. 5, 2008
Drivers Represent World Challenge at Thunderhill
Nine World Challenge drivers are keeping their skills sharp in this weekend by competing in a popular off-season event, the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Continued... |
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Nov. 14, 2008
WC Vision Announces Bove as VP of Partnership Relations
WC Vision LLC, the marketing and licensing rights holder for the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships, has appointed Scott Bove Vice President of Partnership Relations. Bove joins Dave Drimmie, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Continued... |
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Nov. 13, 2008
2009 SCCA Pro Racing Rulebook Now Available Online
The latest edition of the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Rulebook, containing regulations for SCCA World Challenge, SCCA Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup and Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, is now available on the SCCA Pro Racing Web site. Continued... |
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Oct. 31, 2008
World Challenge Begins 2009 at Sebring, Ends at Mazda Raceway
WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing have released more than half of the planned 2009 SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships schedule. The 2009 season will return to many familiar fan favorites and is framed by a season opener at Sebring International Raceway and finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Continued... |
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Oct. 23, 2008
New SPEED TC Rules Package to Cut Costs, Development
SCCA Pro Racing has released changes to its 2009 rules package for the SCCA SPEED Touring Car Championship, designed to reduce both engineering development and cost to race teams. Continued... |
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Oct. 4, 2008
World Challenge Champions Honored in Atlanta
Following the exciting season finale at Road Atlanta, the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge paddock gathered at the Gwinett Place Marriott to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2008 season. Continued... |
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Oct. 3, 2008
Davis Wins SPEED GT At Atlanta, Pobst Is Champion
Brandon Davis, of Huntington Beach, Calif., got the holeshot from his second starting position and never wavered en route to his second SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship win at the SPEED GT Finale Presented by Foametix®, part of the Petit Le Mans Powered by the Totally New MAZDA6 at Road Atlanta. Tommy Milner, of Leesburg, Va., and Andy Pilgrim, of Boca Raton, Fla., completed the podium. Randy Pobst, of nearby Gainesville, Ga., clinched his second-consecutive Drivers' Championship. Continued... |
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Oct. 3, 2008
Herr Wins Road Atlanta, Cunningham Takes SPEED TC Championship Thriller
While Chip Herr, of Lititz, Pa., led every lap of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED Touring Car Finale Presented by Toyo Tires®, the focus of the race was glued on third through fifth place, where the battle for the 2008 SPEED Touring Car Drivers' Championship was unfolding. Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, and Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, Fla., completed the podium at Road Atlanta, site of the Petit Le Mans Presented by the Totally New MAZDA6. Battling with his teammate all the way to the finish, Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee, Wis., crossed the finish line in fourth, to take his fifth World Challenge Championship. Continued... |
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Oct. 2, 2008
Milner Gives Aston Martin First SPEED GT Pole in Atlanta
Tommy Milner, of Leesburg, Va., captured his first-career SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship pole position and the first for Aston Martin in preparation for Friday's Road Atlanta SPEED GT Finale Presented by Foametix®, part of the Petit Le Mans Presented by the Totally-New MAZDA6. Brandon Davis, of Huntington Beach, Calif., will start second. Continued... |
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Oct. 2, 2008
Herr to Start SPEED TC Finale from Pole at Road Atlanta
Chip Herr, of Lititz, Pa., earned his sixth-career pole position in qualifying for Friday's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Finale Presented by Toyo Tires®, part of the 11th Annual Petit Le Mans Presented by the Totally New MAZDA6 at Road Atlanta. Rookie Patrick Lindsey, of Santa Barbara, Calif., will start a career-best second. Continued... |
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Oct. 1, 2008
Davis Leads Late SPEED GT Practice in Atlanta
Brandon Davis, of Huntington Beach, Calif., was the fastest in Wednesday afternoon's final practice session and was fastest on the day in preparation for the Road Atlanta SCCA SPEED GT Finale Presented by Foametix®, part of the 11th Annual Petit Le Mans Presented by the All-New MAZDA6. Randy Pobst, of nearby Gainesville, and Tommy Milner, of Leesburg, Va., completed the top three. Continued... |
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Oct. 1, 2008
Saini Tops SPEED TC Practice Times at Road Atlanta
Jason Saini, of Fort Worth, Texas, led the afternoon practice session for the SCCA SPEED Touring Car Finale Presented by Toyo Tires® and set the fastest practice time of the day at Road Atlanta, site of the 11th Annual Petite Le Mans Presented by the All New MAZDA6. Jim Daniels, of Germantown, Tenn., and Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, were second and third fastest, respectively. Continued... |
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Oct. 1, 2008
Road Atlanta SPEED GT Practice Topped by Milner
Tommy Milner, of Leesburg, Va., led an official SPEED World Challenge session for the first time by topping morning practice for the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED GT Finale Presented by Foametix, part of the 11th Annual Petit Le Mans Presented by the All New MAZDA6 at Road Atlanta. Current Championship point leader Randy Pobst, of Gainesville, Ga., was second fastest, followed by Jason Daskalos, of Albuquerque, N.M. Continued... |
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Dec. 15, 2008
 Curran and Said Join Davis ACS Ford Mustang Team in Year's Longest Race
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Dec. 15, 2008
 The 25 Hours of Thunderhill Can't Tame the Toughest Scion tC on the Planet
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Nov. 27, 2008
 World Challenge Drivers Team Up to Race for Charity
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Nov. 25, 2008
 Trio of Mazda World Challenge Touring Drivers Team Up in the Off-Season
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Nov. 17, 2008
 No Off Season; Courtney Takes on New Challenges
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Nov. 10, 2008
 Kuno Wittmer awarded Bertrand-Fabi Memorial Trophy
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Oct. 31, 2008
 Cindi Lux Leaves Mark on SPEED GT in Limited 2008 Schedule
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Oct. 31, 2008
 Jim Osborn to Serve as Panelist at the 2008 SEMA Show
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Oct. 27, 2008
 Jeff Courtney Recaps 2008 Season
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Oct. 9, 2008
 End of the Road for Jeff Courtney, Season Ends at Road Atlanta
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Oct. 9, 2008
 Tri-Point Wraps Up 2008 Season in Road Atlanta Brawl
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Oct. 8, 2008
 Cindi Lux Closes 2008 SPEED GT Season with Top 10 at Road Atlanta
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Oct. 8, 2008
 Two Top-10 Finishes for Curran at Road Atlanta
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Oct. 7, 2008
 Randy Pobst Repeats as SPEED GT Drivers' Champ
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Oct. 3, 2008
 Pobst and Galati Qualify Sixth and 11th for SPEED GT Finale
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Oct. 2, 2008
 BimmerWorld: Ready to Roll at Road Atlanta
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Oct. 2, 2008
 DRC Partners with Debaufre Watches
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Oct. 2, 2008
 Road Atlanta Courtney's Last Chance for Checkered Flag
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Oct. 1, 2008
 Like Father, Like Son: ACS Express Racing Duo Looks for More
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Oct. 1, 2008
 WET AND WILD: Thunderbolt Millville Starts Soggy, Finishes Dry
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Oct. 1, 2008
 Cindi Lux Looks to Earn Mopar Comp. Coupe Season-Best at Important Atlanta Finale
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Oct. 1, 2008
 Alternator Foils Certain Podium Finish for Curran
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