Posted (06/04/2008) -
Team Sahlen is geared up for this weekend's Sahlen's 6 Hours, with both the Corvettes entered in the event. Drivers will be Joe Sahlen and Will Nonnamaker in #42, with Joe & Wayne Nonnamaker in #43.
"The 6 Hour event is always challenging. The race is long enough to be a challenging endurance event, while also being short enough that a slip up will definitely drop you down the order." - states Wayne Nonnamaker
The top finish for Team Sahlen in 2008 has been a 7th place at Virginia International Raceway in April.
"We have been working hard on the Corvettes since last year, and hope to be challenging for a strong Top 5 finish this weekend. The ROLEX GT class is very competitive, and we are working extra hard to get to the front of the pack." - states Joe Nonnamaker
Beyond the Team Sahlen's Corvettes, Sahlen's is also the title sponsor to the weekend, with the Sahlen's 6 Hours the featured event at the Glen.
"Its always a thrill to get to race at the Glen. And to get to compete in an event that are sponsoring makes it all the more special. Its always great to be able to have a weekend were we can come out and share a relaxing and fun weekend with the race fans. We are looking forward to a great weekend both on and off the track." - states Joe Sahlen
Fans will want to catch the first racing action of the 60th Year of Road Racing in The Glen during the 27th Running of the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen weekend, June 6-8. Beyond the popular Daytona Prototypes and GT Class that will be racing on Saturday, June 7, the on-track excitement will continue when the up-and-coming stars of the NASCAR Camping World Series East Division take their turn to challenge The Glen on Sunday, June 8. The combination of these two exciting series makes this weekend a must attend for all race fans.
Several exciting activities are planned for the fans; Sahlen's Hot Dog Eating Contest followed by a Free concert, Autograph session with Buffalo Bill's Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas, Hot Dog Boy tour,
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, June 6
Grand-Am Qualifying - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, June 7
Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen - 11:15 AM - 5:15 AM
NASCAR Camping World Series East Division Qualifying - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 8
SCCA SPEED World Challenge Races - Touring Car 8:35 AM - 9:40 AM; GT 10:50 AM - 11:55 AM
NASCAR Camping World Series East Division - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The 2008 Team Sahlen ROLEX GT Campaign is support by HRPWorld.com, ZIP Products, HAWK Performance, Forgeline Wheels, TheRaceSite.com, TheRaceMarket.com, Grassroots Motorsports Magazine, Holliday Canopies, Alcon, CM Racing, Joe Gibbs Motor Oil, Genesis Technologies, and Corsa Performance.
|