Posted (09/15/2007) -
In a strong GT field boasting 26 entries, Team Sahlen posted a strong qualifying performance to start 9th in the Miller 1000 km event.
Will Nonnamaker qualified the #42 HRPWorld.com Corvette with a time of 2:58.2.
"With this being a 1000 km event, the majority of the GT entrants came out full force in qualifying, starting their shoes. For us to come out here and start 9th is very gratifying. Plus, it is a great spring board to 2008, as we prepare to make the next jump in GT." - states Will Nonnamaker
Joe Nonnamaker qualified the #43 HRPWorld.com Corvette in a solid 18th place with a time of 3:00.4. With the focus for the #43 upon winning the Bob Akin Award, a conservative approach to qualifying was focused upon.
"We have a goal for this weekend. Going into qualifying, I reminded myself of the big picture, and focused upon putting in solid laps." - states Joe Nonnamaker
The strong run by Team Sahlen continued in Saturday's morning warm-up. Wayne Nonnamaker positioned the #43 HRPWorld.com Corvette comfortably in 6th position.
"The #43 HRPWorld.com Corvette feels great. Its exciting to be a strong 10 Ten team every session out. Beyond this season's finale, we are all looking forward to the off season when we can test towards further progress into the 2008 season." - states Wayne Nonnamaker
The 1000 km race at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah will be televised on SPEED TV on September 15th starting at 1 pm.
The 2007 Team Sahlen ROLEX GT Campaign is support by HRPWorld.com, GOJO, ZIP Products, Kempthorn Auto Mall, HAWK Performance, Forgeline Wheels, Cool Shirt, TheRaceSite.com, TheRaceMarket.com, Grassroots Motorsports, HOTSEAT, Holliday Canopies, Alcon, CM Racing, Joe Gibbs Motor Oil, Genesis Technologies, Endurance Karting, Racetech Seats, and Corsa Performance.
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