TRG Finish 1-2 at Miami 250
09-19-2004, 05:22 PM
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TRG Finish 1-2 at Miami 250
Homestead, FL – September 19, 2004
The twin Porsches of The Racer’s Group drove a stunning race today in the oppressive heat of South Florida, bringing home a seasons-best 1-2 finish. Kevin Buckler and Tom Nastasi bested the GT class, finishing 1st in the #67 Monster Cable/TRG Porsche and capturing TRG’s first win of the 2004 Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series, while RJ Valentine, Chris Gleason and Ian James stormed home in the #66 F1 Air/Gleason Agency Porsche, finishing 2nd in class. The two TRG cars completed 101 laps at Homestead, finishing the race a lap up on the rest of the field.
Team owner Kevin Buckler was ecstatic. “Tom and I both drove well during the race,” he said. “And when it came time for Tom to do a double-stint in this heat, he stepped up and executed perfectly. We had all the chips fall our way this race, and it was magnificent. My hat is off to our crew – John Bedell, our crew chief, and his guys did a fantastic job preparing a replacement car for us after we lost the car at Watkins Glen. We had to take our 2002 Le Mans winner out of retirement to make the race and change a bunch of stuff on the car, but John and his guys did a perfect job at it. Right out of the box the car was competitive, and even though I thought some of the walls looked pretty ominous here at Homestead, we did a great job.”
He continued, “Tom got in at the first pit stop and never looked back. He drove hard and brought home the win for us. The #66 guys had a great race, too – for us to finish 1-2 today is perfect… you can’t ask for anything better than that!”
RJ Valentine, who started the race in the #66 F1 Air/Gleason Agency Porsche, was satisfied with his 2nd place finish today. “TRG has never not been on the podium in a race at Homestead,” he said, “and so it’s great to continue that streak today. I think that my stint today was the best I’ve had in a Porsche, Chris had a great dice with the BMWs, and Ian closed it out for us perfectly. Chris and I are getting very comfortable in the car, and the results speak for themselves!”
The Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series races next at Virginia International Raceway on Sunday, October 3.
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The Racer’s Group is a manufacturer and distributor of high performance Porsche parts, an engine and chassis building and tuning facility, a full service Porsche prep facility, and a professional race team. Additionally, they provide electrical and mechanical engineering services, driver development and "arrive and drive" services. The Racer’s Group is based at Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, in Sonoma, Calif. www.theracersgroup.com
The twin Porsches of The Racer’s Group drove a stunning race today in the oppressive heat of South Florida, bringing home a seasons-best 1-2 finish. Kevin Buckler and Tom Nastasi bested the GT class, finishing 1st in the #67 Monster Cable/TRG Porsche and capturing TRG’s first win of the 2004 Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series, while RJ Valentine, Chris Gleason and Ian James stormed home in the #66 F1 Air/Gleason Agency Porsche, finishing 2nd in class. The two TRG cars completed 101 laps at Homestead, finishing the race a lap up on the rest of the field.
Team owner Kevin Buckler was ecstatic. “Tom and I both drove well during the race,” he said. “And when it came time for Tom to do a double-stint in this heat, he stepped up and executed perfectly. We had all the chips fall our way this race, and it was magnificent. My hat is off to our crew – John Bedell, our crew chief, and his guys did a fantastic job preparing a replacement car for us after we lost the car at Watkins Glen. We had to take our 2002 Le Mans winner out of retirement to make the race and change a bunch of stuff on the car, but John and his guys did a perfect job at it. Right out of the box the car was competitive, and even though I thought some of the walls looked pretty ominous here at Homestead, we did a great job.”
He continued, “Tom got in at the first pit stop and never looked back. He drove hard and brought home the win for us. The #66 guys had a great race, too – for us to finish 1-2 today is perfect… you can’t ask for anything better than that!”
RJ Valentine, who started the race in the #66 F1 Air/Gleason Agency Porsche, was satisfied with his 2nd place finish today. “TRG has never not been on the podium in a race at Homestead,” he said, “and so it’s great to continue that streak today. I think that my stint today was the best I’ve had in a Porsche, Chris had a great dice with the BMWs, and Ian closed it out for us perfectly. Chris and I are getting very comfortable in the car, and the results speak for themselves!”
The Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series races next at Virginia International Raceway on Sunday, October 3.
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F1 Boston is America’s premier karting facility, and combines two indoor karting tracks with conference, gaming and entertainment facilities. F1 Boston hosts corporate team-building events, conferences, exhibitions and of course, racing. The facility hosts public and corporate league racing, as well as junior karting instruction and development. The biggest part of the business caters to corporate events, sales meetings, product rollouts, and any other sort of meetings that companies need. F1 ends it all with adrenaline-fueled team building events and loads of participatory fun. www.f1boston.com
F1 Air is a charter air travel company, providing premier class services. F1 maintains a small fleet of jets that meet a rather extraordinary set of standards: those of its founders. You dictate the schedule, choose whatever airport is closest to your departure location, drive through our gate onto the tarmac, step into a luxury private jet aircraft, and prepare for take-off. From the minute you reserve the plane and crew, you are treated like an owner. You only pay for airtime for an individual flight, based on a surprisingly modest hourly rate. www.f1air.com
The Gleason Agency is a leading, independently owned property and casualty insurance broker which develops and manages customized insurance, risk management, employee retirement, and benefits programs. www.gleasonagency.com
Monster is the world's leading manufacturer of high performance cables for home, car and professional use as well as computers and computer games. Monster Power®, a division of Monster Cable, provides AC power conditioning and protection products as well as a complete line of PowerCells. www.monstercable.com
At CDOC, we know how you feel about performance because we’re racers too. Personal safety, chassis safety, fire suppression, braking, track preparation and fluids are just a few of the areas CDOC can help you and your car reach the pinnacle of performance. We rely on our on-track experience and our partners to help us pick only the best products to offer, so you know that what you buy is the best there is for you and your car. Visit www.cdoc.com for all your performance automobile needs! www.cdoc.com
Adobe Road Wines is a California producer of boutique Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. The winery, started by Kevin and Debra Buckler, produces its wines from grapes grown in the famous Alexander and Russian River Valleys of Sonoma County. To learn more about the wines, visit www.adoberoadwines.com
Rennlist is the world’s largest Porsche and Audi enthusiast’s site, with more than 200,000 members. Members can participate in email lists and discussion forums, and browse classified ads from fellow members as well as the top aftermarket parts and service companies in the world. Learn more at www.rennlist.com
The Racer’s Group is a manufacturer and distributor of high performance Porsche parts, an engine and chassis building and tuning facility, a full service Porsche prep facility, and a professional race team. Additionally, they provide electrical and mechanical engineering services, driver development and "arrive and drive" services. The Racer’s Group is based at Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, in Sonoma, Calif. www.theracersgroup.com
