MOTV8 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Source: Crash.net news release.Despite racing without competition for much of the 2007 season, Corvette Racing has confirmed that it will return to the American Le Mans Series in 2008 with an entry in to all twelve events – and the Le Mans 24 Hours. Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta secured a sixth straight drivers' title for the Corvette team during 2007 while the team also secured the manufacturers' and teams' title for the seventh season in a row."Our decision to compete in all twelve rounds of the ALMS schedule in 2008 reflects our commitment to our sponsors, our suppliers, and to Corvette enthusiasts worldwide," Steve Wesoloski, GM Racing Road Racing Group manager said. "There is a reason why thousands of Corvette owners attend Corvette Corrals at ALMS events and why the autograph line at Corvette Racing is the longest in the ALMS paddock: Racing is an integral part of Corvette's history and heritage, and we are continuing that tradition."Wesoloski added that he would love to see more competition in the GT category but said that the absence of any big rivals wouldn't affect the programme."Experience teaches us that motorsports is cyclical, and the GT1 category is currently in transition," he said. "Would we like to see more competition in GT1 in the ALMS? Absolutely! But in the absence of season-long competition, we are absolutely committed to controlling our own destiny. "We are pushing hard to develop our chassis and powertrain, to refine our race strategy, and to continuously improve every element of the program. We know that the competition at Le Mans will be intense, and we will use the ALMS series to hone the race cars, the drivers, and the team to prepare for it."Well now that GM & Wesoloski have finally gotten off the pot about GT1, I wonder if Aston Martin will sack up???...still waiting on something about the new Evo prototype.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewey Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 While I am glad to see the boys back in ALMS and GT1, it reall sucks that out of all the manufacturers in the world, no one will step up to the plate without whining the whole way.Where are the Dodge boys?It's lonely at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Yep, great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Right on! Go YELLER cars!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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