RSR – the new team formed by longtime Trans-Am racer and former Champ Car entrant Paul Gentilozzi, in partnership with his sons Tony and John – has entered its Jaguar XKR GT2 in this weekend’s Petit Le Mans enduro at Road Atlanta. The team plans to approach the race as a test and development session in preparation for a full championship effort in 2010.
The GT2 class features production-based cars modified as allowed by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) rules. “There are very specific limitations,†noted Gentilozzi. “We use what we call in the industry, the Body-In-White. That is … Details
Ah… what’s it been, three weeks since we mentioned a Nürburgring “record?” Well, rest easy friends, as this post has nothing to do with a “record.” Instead, it’s all about the time laid down at the ‘Ring by Horst von Saurma, editor of Germany’s Auto Sport. Herr von Saurma lends an air of credibility to these tests, as not only did he briefly race professionally, but his ‘Ring results are generally taken seriously. For instance, his 7:32 in a Porsche Carrera GT was considered the production record until recently when Nissan and General Motors started bringing in factory hot shoes.