Mission Foods IndyCar Win!!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Juan Gonzalez and Mission Foods on Pato O’Ward and Arrow McLaren’s win at Iowa Speedway this past Saturday night. Running consistently at the front part of the field, Pato and his team put together an excellent last pit stop, took over the lead and never looked back. Your International GT family is very proud!
Calling All Vintage Racers
A reminder to all our competitors and prep shops who also race historic sports cars in SVRA. There is a special promotion taking place that includes Lime Rock, August 29-September 1 and our Watkins Glen event the next week. This promotional offer with a free test day ends:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1.
Event Travel Planning
However you and your team get to the race track, we know you are always looking for event schedules so you can plan accordingly. The Watkins Glen schedule is posted (click on the hitch hikers). For VIR we will load-in at the end of the day Wednesday, September 17 around 5pm – don’t forget you can load-in and test with EVM if you are interested (see below). The official VIR test day in Thursday, September 18 and our final race (enduro) is scheduled to take the checkered flag Sunday, September 21 at 9:15am (8am start).
For Barber we will load-in Thursday, October 16 at the end of the day – remember this is a three day event. Friday we will have our first practice early (around 9am). Our final race will take the checkered flag Sunday, October 19 around 1pm.
We hope to have full draft schedules very soon however hopefully this will help with travel planning.
Watkins Glen
We’ve spoken to many of you who are planning to race with IGT at Watkins Glen and the entry is filling up…but now would be a great time to enter the race if you haven’t already. Click on David Tuaty’s #68 photo to link to registration and if you have any questions email Julie@ParellaMotorsports.com or call/text (770)380-7770.
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
Testing Watkins Glen and VIR
Extreme Velocity Motorsports has secured test days prior to both the International GT races at Watkins Glen and VIR. They are welcoming any IGT participants to take part in the test day(s) and help with the track fees. For more information click on the EVM logo or contact Derek@TeamEVM.com (561)662-9415
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.