Posted (05/21/2007) -
Team Sahlen came within 3 laps of not only capturing the team's 1st Top 10 GT finish of the season, but capturing 7th place.
The #43 HRPWorld.com Corvette had used excellent pit strategy to place Wayne Nonnamaker in the lead pack at the end of the Laguna Seca Raceway.
While competitor after competitor dashed to the pits for fuel at the end of the race, Wayne stayed on course, having pitted at a later yellow.
Then with just 3 laps to go, a daring pass by a compeitior in the last turn saw Team Sahlen's chances go down in smoke. After the incident, the competitor 20 feet into the gravel trap, and a flattening left rear tire on the #43 HRPWord.com Corvette.
With a now flattening rear tire, Wayne limped the #43 racer home in 11th, just outside the Top 10. The only consolation is that the Sunday night SPEED Report showed the incident, providing all Team Sahlen partners with excellent coverage to the TV audience.
"It was unfortunate that the race ended the way it did. Dad did a very solid drive in the first 1/2 of the race. The crew has worked so hard to get to this point. I know they are disappointed, but they will work extra hard so we can be ready again next weekend at Lime Rock" - states Wayne Nonnamaker
Team Sahlen's #42 HRPWorld.com Corvette had an up and down day. Solid pace saw the car running strong in the hands of starter Will Nonnamaker. But a mechanical gremlin cost Team Sahlen a finish, in what could have been a great run.
"Our HRPWorld.com Corvette was so solid today. We were looking for a great run. Joe and I are really looking forward to Lime Rock next weekend. It's a great track, and Team Sahlen should do really well there." - states Will Nonnamaker
The ROLEX GT race from Laguna Seca will be tape delayed on May 26th at 8 pm on SPEED Channel.
The next round of the ROLEX Sports Car Series will be at Lime Rock Park on May April 28th. The race will be same day tape delayed at 3:00 pm on SPEED Channel
The 2007 Team Sahlen ROLEX GT Campaign is support by HRPWorld.com, GOJO, Kempthorn AutoMall, HAWK Performance, Forgeline, Cool Shirt, TheRaceSite.com, TheRaceMarket.com, Grassroots Motorsports, HOTSEAT, Holliday Canopies, Alcon, CM Racing, Joe Gibbs Motor Oil, Genesis Technologies, Endurance Karting, Racetech Seats, Corsa Performance and Zip Corvette.
For more information on Team Sahlen, visit www.TeamSahlen.com.
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