Petit Le Mans Oct 4 - This is for all the cookies!

[daytonprowler]

OUR SRT MOTORSPORTS VIPER TEAM needs your support now more than ever! This is for all the cookies, the Tudor championship, on Oct 4th. The more Viper owners we can get to Road Atlanta on Oct 4 to show our support, the better! Our drivers love meeting the Viper owners, it revs their engines!

From drivesrt.com:
SRT® Motorsports Vipers Set for Title Run at Petit Le Mans; Ticket Packages Available


September 24, 2014

It’s the final countdown. From this battle will emerge the GTLM class winner of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. It all happens at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, October 1–4. On the strength of a 1-2 finish at the Lone Star Le Mans, the SRT® Motorsports team assumes the points lead and will defend its position at the season-ending endurance race.

SRT Motorsports fans who own an SRT, Dodge R/T, or FIAT® Abarth vehicle can join the team at Road Atlanta by purchasing a ticket package on the SRT Events Page (http://www.drivesrt.com/events/controller.html?options=102) by Friday, September 26 at 5 p.m. EDT. Along with admission to the race, guests will have access to the paddock and the SRT Motorsports hospitality center, as well as an opportunity to meet the Team SRT drivers. They’ll also have the option of taking part in an on-track parade lap in their vehicle.

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Road Atlanta is a 12-turn, natural-terrain road course, featuring the famed “esses” between Turns 3 and 5, and the downhill, diving Turn 12. Elevation changes make for a challenging circuit for drivers and teams, and an amazing view for spectators.

Road racing began at Road Atlanta in 1970 with all of the major sports car series competing at the venue over the years. The inaugural Petit Le Mans, held in 1998, served as the first race for the former American Le Mans Series (ALMS). It now serves as the final round of a title fight that promises plenty of drama.

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The tandem of Jonathan Bomarito and Kuno Wittmer took over the driver’s championship points lead with their second win of the season in Austin, and moved SRT Motorsports into a tie with Porsche for the manufacturer’s title. The race at Road Atlanta will decide it all.

The 10-hour Petit Le Mans will take the green flag on Saturday, October 4, at 11 a.m. EDT. The race also serves as the finale of the 2014 Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup, a four-race mini-series comprised of the endurance events on the Tudor Championship calendar (Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Atlanta).

[VENOM V]

Awesome! Anyone know the TV broadcast details? I can't attend in person but plan to watch the race!

[Creatre]

Oh man. May do this.

[daytonprowler]

Television Broadcast:



Live Qualifying
10/03/2014 at 4:20 pm
EDT
IMSA

Live Race
10/04/2014 at 11:00 am
EDT
IMSA

Race
10/04/2014 at 3:00 pm
EDT
FOX Sports 2

Race - Check Local Listings
10/05/2014
FOX

[Simms]

I need to get Fox Sports 2.

GO SRT!!!

[Kurt]

I'll be there! For those who haven't been to a race, SRT really goes above and beyond with their hospitality suite. Definitely worth attending! Hope to see a great turnout for what has been an outstanding season for SRT Motorsports!

[XSnake]

I'll be there!!

[SSGNRDZ_28]

I'll be there working, may try to get over to the Viper corral if there is time.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Oh man. May do this.


U R ATLANTA!?! You gotta do this! 70-90 minute drive to Braselton GA from ATL. Saturday Race!

Snake Pit; Parade Lap; SRT hospitality; Youll REGRET it if you don't go.....

[daytonprowler]

JonB - PartsRack might be doing a door prize giveaway. He needs a head count.

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/5306-Petit-LeMans-Oct-4th-whose-going?p=80136#post80136

[lawdogg149]

Me and my viper will be there.

[Solid Red 98]

Go SRT! A championship would be amazing. The viper needs it in terms of marketing but also so that Dodge will bring the team back next year! There still hasn't been any official decision regarding the 2015 season!

[Simms]

There still hasn't been any official decision regarding the 2015 season!

Is this true?

[Solid Red 98]

Is this true?

Unfortunately yes. Beth Paretta seems to feel positive next season will come to fruition, but nothing has been confirmed. I've been in contact with a crew member who is also hopeful, especially with last weekend's performance. Chrysler has always been a bit non-committal about their sports car racing programs. I wish they'd realize what an asset the viper racing program is not only as a marketing tool, but as a great place to develop technologies for their street cars. Corvette gets it. I can only hope the SRT program will become a more permanent fixture in sports car racing. Crossing fingers!

[Simms]

Damn, I'll be serious bummed if they pull the plug. With the new Challenger in GrandAm I was hoping its a sign they were getting more serious about sports car racing.

[ViperSmith]

Only dodge would kill a winning racing program lmao.

[XSnake]

Everyone wonders where all the marketing $$$ went for the Gen V, it's in the race team. That's why you don't see Gen V commercials except as part of the Tudor commercials.

[Simms]

Everyone wonders where all the marketing $$$ went for the Gen V, it's in the race team. That's why you don't see Gen V commercials except as part of the Tudor commercials.

Am I wrong to be ok with that?

[XSnake]

Am I wrong to be ok with that?

nope

[daytonprowler]

From Dominik's Instagram:

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/Prowler2001/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps07307102.jpg

[Fatboy 18]

Cant wait GO SRT :smileys-car-driving :drive:

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

I could not stand it either. Cashed in my frequent-flyer-miles and headed to ATL. PartsRack is CLOSED THURS-FRIDAY
Back in the office late Monday AM.

I look forward to seeing Viper owners at SRT Hospitality area, and HMU for a doorprize from PartsRack track-bag.

[Late Apex]

Is this true? As mentioned Beth will know shortly I hope about the 2015 possibility. I sure hope so as we already have our Daytona 24 RV spot etc paid up and will not be near as fun without SRT.............

[daytonprowler]

Driver shuffle!

From Racer.com

The SRT Dodge Viper squad has split its GT Le Mans points-leading lineup ahead of this weekend's Petit Le Mans TUDOR United SportsCar Championship finale at Road Atlanta.
SRT Motorsports has placed Kuno Wittmer, who leads the GTLM points together with regular team-mate Jonathan Bomarito, in the #91 Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R with Marc Goossens and enduro-only driver Ryan Hunter-Raey for the Petit Le Mans 1000-mile enduro on Saturday. Dominik Farnbacher, Goossens' usual driving partner, moves over to the #93 car to share with Bomarito and endurance driver Rob Bell.
SRT racing manager Gary Johnson said: "What we've decided to do is switch the drivers in the Vipers to maximize our championship opportunities.


"If the #93 car ended up being taken out by another team, this would allow the #91 driver – in this case, Kuno – to win the championship or, vice versa, should the #91 have an issue."
Wittmer and Bomarito lead the GTLM title race by seven points from Corvette Racing driver Antonio Garcia. Goossens and Farnbacher are third, 10 points back and would have had a clear chance of winning the championship before the reshuffle.

[CarolinaViper]

It's what is best for the team "SRT" not the individual(s)...tough call but a right one to increase the chance for a championship.

[daytonprowler]

From drivesrt Instagram:

Farnbacher ready for night practice.

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/Prowler2001/image_zps6a2cb034.jpg


SRT Crew working though the night to make sure the Vipers are ready for qualifying today.

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/Prowler2001/image_zpsb16c1add.jpg

[daytonprowler]

Sam made some of these for the Porsche team awhile back. Also available for the Corvette owner in extra small!

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/Prowler2001/Prowler2001185/image_zps8feb1746.jpg

[Fatboy 18]

Sam made some of these for the Porsche team awhile back. Also available for the Corvette owner in extra small!

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/Prowler2001/Prowler2001185/image_zps8feb1746.jpg

:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

FUNNY

Sounds like a great strategy to me, would be great to see both cars cross the line 1 and 2 :dancingman:

I will be glued to the TV this weekend :)


Randall, any talk in the SRT camp about Le mans 2015??????

[Fatboy 18]

Could you find out how they get those Race numbers to light up on the doors? Is there a bulb inside the door? or is it something to to with the number itself?

Would love that on my road car :D

[daytonprowler]

I think it is kind of like the material they use on watch faces. Sunlight charges it and glows at night. I think......

[Fatboy 18]

I think it is kind of like the material they use on watch faces. Sunlight charges it and glows at night. I think......Please ask if you get a chance ;)

[SSGNRDZ_28]

It is a powered electroluminescent panel with the number stickers on top. You could probably find something similar online.


Could you find out how they get those Race numbers to light up on the doors? Is there a bulb inside the door? or is it something to to with the number itself?

Would love that on my road car :D

[Fatboy 18]

It is a powered electroluminescent panel with the number stickers on top. You could probably find something similar online.Brilliant, Thank you :dude3:

Found them :)
http://shop.surelight.com/El_lighting_panel_racing_car_light_el_panel_le_man s.htm

[98intrigue]

A few pictures from practice

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3929/15408096005_437fea5804_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15221587387_dc99c4aa9f_b.jpg

[TowDawg]

Looks like the Porsche team flexed some muscle (bitched) to make sure they had a nice advantage for the last race and the manufacturer's championship. Qualified P1, P3 and P5.

[Fatboy 18]

I'm sure Yellow flags and Fuel tactics will play a part ;)

Think Positive people :drive:

[daytonprowler]

Looks like we'll be starting 4th(93) and 8th(91).

Remember, it's a long race. ;)

[Fatboy 18]

8th? Did the 91 get caught with back markers making the qualifying time?

[Late Apex]

Looks like we'll be starting 4th(93) and 8th(91).

Remember, it's a long race. ;) Thats correct on all accounts and anything can happen in 10 hours. Tandy is an awesome driver in the Porsche but they had their problems at COTA.

[rw99]

Here are the top times...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/rw99/Viper/92307861cf328007d22020b252cb5792_zpsee7c9fb4.jpg

[SSGNRDZ_28]

6984698569866987

[XSTAR]

Damn, wish I made the trip!

[lawdogg149]

Save me a spot boys I will be there by 9 am.

[Fatboy 18]

Motors TV in the UK starts broadcasting Live at 16:00 GMT

[MtnBiker]

Limited coverage here, damnit! There is a decent free iPhone app IMSA that gives instant updates, guess I'll be "watching" that today. Go SRT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Simms]

You can live stream the race in IMSA website. They also have a camera on 93.

[Fatboy 18]

Looks like great weather you guys have got there :) Come On SRT :smileys-car-driving

[Track Pack]

What were the results? Did Viper(s) win? What about points championship???

[XSnake]

Kuno won drivers chamopinship and #93 won team championship!!


Had a great weekend at the track. Didn't make it to SRT Hospitality but i was down in the SRT hot pits for some of the race. Fun times and a hell of a way to experience the race

[Simms]

Kuno won drivers chamopinship and #93 won team championship!!


Had a great weekend at the track. Didn't make it to SRT Hospitality but i was down in the SRT hot pits for some of the race. Fun times and a hell of a way to experience the race

What about manufacture?

[Solid Red 98]

What about manufacture?

Dodge came into the Petit Le Mans tied with Porsche for the manufacture's title. Unfortunately two porsches finished ahead of the 91 viper so Dodge gets 2nd place for the manufacture's championship.