Watkins Glen Feature Marque Porsche Awards Gala
Legends on a Legend: Racing celebrities David Hobbs, Bob Varsha and Dr. Jerry Punch will host a very special evening honoring Brian Redman at the Corning Museum of Glass on Thursday, September 4. This unique opportunity to see and hear from some of the legends of racing is open to all. Tickets to the gala are available through International Motor Racing Research Center’s website by clicking the Redman photos or going to: https://www.racingarchives.
Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy WGI September 4-7
Speaking of Porsches…the battle continues in the Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy Championship at Watkins Glen International, September 4-7.
G. MICHAEL MERRITT #898 currently holds a commanding lead however with four remaining races and only five total event finishes (15 sprints and 5 enduros) counting toward the championship there is plenty of time left for others to mount a challenge.
Only about 100 points separate second from tenth place currently in the championship with Mark Sandridge and Nick Groombridge tied for second, Brian Hicks in third, Juan Gonzalez and Bob Wisen tied for fifth. Seventh through tenth are held by, Cliff Cayer, Lukas Pank, David Tuaty and Tom Pank.
For race entry information contact Julie@ParellaMotorsports.com (770)380-7770 or click on the Merritt race car photo to link to registration and the event schedule.
Watkins Glen Optional Testing Wed, Sept 3 with EVM
Wednesday, September 3rd Extreme Velocity Motorsports has the track for a testing day and has invited all interested IGT entrants to participate and share the track rental fee. Click on the EVM logo or contact Derek at (561)662-9415.
Wednesday evening will be paddock load in, with series testing on Thursday.
The full event schedule and registration are available by clinking on the Watkins Glen International logo.
Questions contact Julie@ParellaMotorsports.com (770)380-7770
VIR + Barber Entry = Pirelli Tire Give-Away
International GT has six (6) sets of Pirelli racing tires that we will be giving away (yes, free tires!) in a drawing for any drivers entering both the VIR (September 18-21) and Barber (October 17-19) IGT races!
Click on the photo of REG WILLIAMS #008 to link to registration. The preliminary VIR schedule is also accessible via the link and Barber should be available soon. For Barber planning purposes, the first IGT session will be Friday, Oct 17 around 9am and our final race will take the checkered flag Sunday, Oct 19 about 1pm.
Just Hands Docuseries Pennzoil Ad
Torsten reports that the premiere for the docuseries JUST HANDS: For the Love of Racing was a huge success!!
You can catch the entire show on Amazon Prime or click on the photo of Torsten’s race car below to link.
We also discovered a great Pennzoil ad with Torsten on Instagram. Click on “Long May We Drive” to watch.
Flagtronics Requirement
International GT has partnered with Flagtronics for the best in on-track safety. Starting at the Watkins Glen race in September Flagtronics will be required for all International GT entrants. Click on the Flagtronics logo to link to their site for more information and to purchase the system. If you have any questions email: sales@flagtronics.com
Chris Green Photography
Chris Green is the official photographer for International GT and available for competitor’s photography as well. Contact Chris at chrisgreenimages@gmail.com.
To see the race photo galleries click on the photo to link to Chris’s website.
Pirelli Tire Orders
Pirelli is the exclusive tire for International GT and must be purchased through Frisby Tires. Click on the Pirelli logo to link to Frisby to order tires. Please be sure to order tires well in advance of the events. Frisby will be at each track to support International GT participants. Any questions call (800)798-7201..
Marketplace
FOR SALE:
2015 car US$200,000
2016 car US$225,000 (down from US$300,000)
2016 car with spares package (engine, transmission, etc etc) US$300,000
Package of both cars with parts US$500,000 (down from US$650,000)
Attached are PDFs with full histories on both cars (009 is the 2015 car now wrapped in white; 026 is the 2016 now wrapped in silver). Click on the silver or white Audi photo to download that car’s history.
Contact:
Juan Lopez-Santini
jlopez@qldg.com
(954)560-5081
FOR SALE: 991.1 GT 3 Cup 3.8L and Ferrari Challenge 458 EVO
Both cars ready to race. Lots of options, spares, competitive cars with lots of podium finishes and wins. Sold separately. Each priced at $125K
Contact Ben Johnston at bjohnston@Mediafiche.ai (678)640-1394
FOR SALE: 1974 Porsche 914 (V8)
Renegade conversion rebuilt 350V8, camel heads, 350hp beast street car or race car conversion prospect. Porsche 4speed, Porsche “big red” disc brakes. Wicked! $30,000
Contact Ben Johnston at bjohnston@Mediafiche.ai (678)640-1394
FOR SALE: Bailey GT40
Hand built from the original specs. Originally built for Bailey’s owner. Very competitive car I never had time to race. $125k
Contact Ben Johnston at bjohnston@Mediafiche.ai (678)640-1394
This space is available for International GT participants to market any race cars, equipment and/or transporters you are trying to sell. Contact Julie@ParellaMotorsports.com to post a listing. Please send photos and details for item(s) you are selling.