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One Lap 2009: Daytona International Speedway Results
A mixed results Wednesday for the #2 Nissan GT-R of team Cannonball GT-R and the #1 Porsche GT2 of team Cannonfodder traded 1st and 2nd places in events 11 and 12 going one each leaving the points difference between them the same. Team Freedom Autosports had ECU issues again but still managed respectable finishes in both legs with a 3rd place in event 11 and a 5th place in event 12.
Today are the two Carolina Motorsports Park legs and then onto the BMW Performance Center where the BMW’s get to do well for once … maybe … we’ll see!
Link: Tire Rack One Lap of America – Results
Link: Tire Rack One Lap of America – Schedule
Photo: MotorTrend Magazine Blog
Freedom Autosport and Switzer to Enter 2009 One Lap of America
Can you believe it’s been a full year since Tire Rack One Lap of America 2008? Well believe it and get ready because it’s right around the corner and this year looks to be especially exciting.
For those not in the know, the “One Lap” is a annual week long cross country endurance motorsports competition. It pits drivers against each other in time trials for almost 20 legs in more than 3,200 miles of racing and traveling in a single week. Tires are controlled and entrants get only one set for the week but car modifications are allowed.
Each entrant is entered into a class dependent on what their vehicle was delivered from the factory with. For the GT-R that puts it in the SSGT1 category with cars such as the Z06, Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper. Modifications, no matter how insane, do not change your class.
Last year a completely standard 2009 GT-R finished 11th but was a serious contender for 5th overall if not for an unfortunate DNF awarded in one leg. The resounding footnote from 2008 was this quote from GT-R pilot and Car & Driver editor Tony Swan:
The bottom line: whatever all you Corvette and Porsche zealots may say, the GT-R is a serious player in the supercar game. It’s a formidable sports car fast and competent, with cutting-edge technical sophistication.
Tony Swan, Car & Driver
This year the GT-Rs wont be so timid.
This Year…
Derek Whitis from Freedom Autosport has been combining forces with the tuning kings Switzer Performance to build their GT-R to compete at the very top tier, the seriously tuned realm where the Hennessey Vipers dwell and the modified Porsche 911 Turbos reign.
Making in excess of 700 awhp, the Freedom Autosport GT-R has the full Switzer P800 Performance Package which features upgraded turbos, upgraded intakes, bigger fuel injectors, bigger intercoolers and a full ECU tune.
Add to that lightweight panels from Password:JDM, active aero surfaces by AeroMotions, and components from Performance Friction & Motorsport Brake Specialists, STILLEN, GT-RR.com, Forged Performance, Kraft Nissan of Tallahassee, WillAll Racing, and JRZ suspension the package is truly potent.
This year we will be covering the One Lap again so stick around and check back for updates as it will certainly be a heated battle for the top places this year.
If you’re interested to see the One Lap in person, admission is free to the circuits, check the schedule after the jump to see if there’s one near you.
Complete press release after the read more link below…
Link: Tire Rack One Lap of America Website
Link: Switzer Performance Website
Link: Freedom Autosports Website
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