BRASELTON, Ga. — The familiar yellow race cars of Corvette Racing’s two-car factory effort will return to the GT1 class of the American Le Mans Series in 2008 and compete in all 12 rounds as it attempts to win its eighth consecutive manufacturer and team championships.
Corvette Racing has won seven consecutive GT1 manufacturers and team championships and six straight drivers championships in ALMS competition. The team holds the series records for class victories (57) and 1-2 finishes (40).
“Our decision to compete in all 12 rounds of the American Le Mans Series schedule in 2008 reflects our commitment to our sponsors, our suppliers and to Corvette enthusiasts worldwide,” said Steve Wesoloski, GM Racing Road Racing Group manager. “There is a reason why thousands of Corvette owners attend Corvette Corrals at American Le Mans Series events and why the autograph line at Corvette Racing is the longest in the Series paddock: Racing is an integral part of Corvette's history and heritage, and we are continuing that tradition.”
Corvette Racing will test two new Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars in February in preparation for the season-opening round of the series, the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 15.