Monday, 21 September 2009 10:45

12th Annual Petit Le Mans Starts This Week

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Jaguar XKR GT2 at Petit Le Mans

Rocketsports Racing (RSR) is scheduled to debut the Jaguar XKR GT2, the newest entry in the American Le Mans Series, at the famed Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta this week. In preparation for a full championship effort in 2010, the team plans to enter the last two events on the 2009 ALMS schedule using the track time for testing and development.
The car is currently undergoing extensive system tests at RSR's East Lansing, Michigan facility and is being prepared for a performance evaluation and shakedown prior to Road Atlanta.The team will be hosting a press conference on Thursday, September 24 at Road Atlanta to officially unveil the car and drivers for 2009, and tire partners.
RSR will face a flurry of competition in GT2 from the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Corvette and others. Fourteen GT2 machines are currently entered for the 1,000-mile/10-hour road race classic


Get A Petit Le Mans ‘Sneak Peak' at The Fox Sports Grill!

It's free!  All race fans are invited to join us at the Fox Sports Grill in Atlantic Station from 5 PM – 9 PM on Tuesday, September 22 for an evening of racing festivities!  See race cars and meet drivers including Dirk Mueller (BMW), David Brabham/Scott Sharp/Dario Franchitti (Patron Highcroft Racing), Allan McNish/Marco Wener (Audi) and many more!   Activities include, pit stop demos, ticket and prize give-aways , 790 The Zone live broadcast , driver Interviews, iRacing simulators, photos with Road Atlanta models, discounts to local stores and much more.

Students: Bring your GA Tech ID and receive 15% off your meal at Fox Sports Grill
Café 19: Receive 10% off when you mention Petit Le Mans
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A FIRST LOOK AT DRAYSON RACING'S LOLA-JUDD LMP1

The sports car world is taking in the first looks at Drayson Racing's brand new Lola B09/60-Judd prototype that will make its debut at the 12th annual Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6. The eye-popping, British green coupe turned its first laps recently at Silverstone.

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Plenty of Excitement at Petit Le Mans, Sept. 23rd -26th!

Get your tickets at the gate and don't miss out!

The 12th Annual Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda 6 is so much more than just a race— it's a 4-day road racing festival!  Don't miss 9 different racing series, 12 thrilling races, driver autograph sessions and chats, tech talks, an open paddock all week, grid walk before the race, Vendor Village, Club Patron, Road Atlanta Sports Bar, Car Corrals, Night Practice, Reserved RV spaces, VIP Hospitality Chalet, Petit Pit Stop for kids and so much more!  Remember, kids under 12 get in free so bring the entire family!

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