Rennlister/PCA racer returns to ALMS Lime Rock
07-05-2012, 02:22 PM
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Rennlister/PCA racer returns to ALMS Lime Rock
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TRG's Piera Seeks Another Win at Lime Rock Co-driving with Pumpelly
PETALUMA, CA (July 3) - TRG's Mike Piera returns to the scene of his first professional race win, to defend the team's honor and to hopefully repeat, at this weekend's ALMS race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. He will be joined by TRG driver Spencer Pumpelly. In a show of team dominance at last year's Lime Rock event, TRG finished an epic 1-2 and is looking for another win this coming Saturday.
"We are really, really happy to have Mike back with us again at Lime Rock," said team owner Kevin Buckler. "He grew up here and he knows this track. He did a great job for us last year and I think that he and Spence are going to be tough to beat this weekend."
TRG enters Round Four of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron in third place in GTC class, a situation similar to last season before it began a string of three straight ALMS wins and finished the year with six podiums in the last seven races. As a matter of fact, TRG had back-to-back 1-2 finishes at Lime Rock and Mosport a year ago.
"Yeah, we kind of got on a roll, beginning at Lime Rock last year," said Pumpelly. "Mike helped start all of that. Perhaps he's the lucky penny."
Buckler says luck has had little to do with TRG's success.
"We have a great crew and everyone in this organization works their butts off," says Buckler. "Lime Rock has certainly been a good track for us, and with Mike's history, knowledge and experience here, we should do well again."
Piera, who is a bit of a rock star (more on that in a minute), has raced at Lime Rock for more than 30 years. He has twice won the Solo-II National Championship and was the SCCA Northeast Division champion in GT2 class. In 2007 and 2008, Piera raced in the Grand-Am Koni Challenge and finished sixth at Lime Rock Park.
"I have some great memories here at Lime Rock," said Piera. "And last year's win with TRG was one of the best. To win a big ALMS race here in my backyard... Wow. That was pretty special. But we're not going to rest on those laurels. Spencer and I will definitely be after another one here again this weekend."
In life off the track, Piera is the owner of Analog Man guitar effects. His guitar pedals can be seen on stage with bands such as Aerosmith and ZZ Top.
The American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix will be telecast by ESPN2 on Saturday, July 7 beginning at 4:00 p.m. EST. ESPN3 will stream the race live at 2:45 p.m. EST that afternoon. Qualifying will also be carried live by ESPN3 on Friday, July 6 at 3:05 p.m. EST.
About TRG:
TRG is a full-service motorsports company offering a total driver ladder approach, as well as comprehensive sponsorship and business opportunities. For drivers, this approach starts with track days, goes to club events, up into street stock series and culminates in the ultimate goal of professional motorsports. For sponsors and business partners, this method starts with everything from executive events, to traditional sponsorship models, all the way to comprehensive business-to-business opportunities and experiential marketing. The team races in America's two largest sport car series - the American Le Mans Series and the GRAND-AM Rolex Series and can offer turn-key marketing programs as well as arrive-and-drive support.
The Racer's Group was founded in 1993 and has been competing at the top level of motor racing. The team boasts Rolex Series GT championships in 2005 and 2006 and holds the record for the most wins in GRAND-AM with 32. The team's resume is highlighted by two championships, four Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona victories, and a Le Mans 24 Hour win.
For more information and sponsorship details, please email info@theracersgroup.com.
Detailed team info can be viewed at www.theracersgroup.com.
TRG's Piera Seeks Another Win at Lime Rock Co-driving with Pumpelly
PETALUMA, CA (July 3) - TRG's Mike Piera returns to the scene of his first professional race win, to defend the team's honor and to hopefully repeat, at this weekend's ALMS race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. He will be joined by TRG driver Spencer Pumpelly. In a show of team dominance at last year's Lime Rock event, TRG finished an epic 1-2 and is looking for another win this coming Saturday.
"We are really, really happy to have Mike back with us again at Lime Rock," said team owner Kevin Buckler. "He grew up here and he knows this track. He did a great job for us last year and I think that he and Spence are going to be tough to beat this weekend."
TRG enters Round Four of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron in third place in GTC class, a situation similar to last season before it began a string of three straight ALMS wins and finished the year with six podiums in the last seven races. As a matter of fact, TRG had back-to-back 1-2 finishes at Lime Rock and Mosport a year ago.
"Yeah, we kind of got on a roll, beginning at Lime Rock last year," said Pumpelly. "Mike helped start all of that. Perhaps he's the lucky penny."
Buckler says luck has had little to do with TRG's success.
"We have a great crew and everyone in this organization works their butts off," says Buckler. "Lime Rock has certainly been a good track for us, and with Mike's history, knowledge and experience here, we should do well again."
Piera, who is a bit of a rock star (more on that in a minute), has raced at Lime Rock for more than 30 years. He has twice won the Solo-II National Championship and was the SCCA Northeast Division champion in GT2 class. In 2007 and 2008, Piera raced in the Grand-Am Koni Challenge and finished sixth at Lime Rock Park.
"I have some great memories here at Lime Rock," said Piera. "And last year's win with TRG was one of the best. To win a big ALMS race here in my backyard... Wow. That was pretty special. But we're not going to rest on those laurels. Spencer and I will definitely be after another one here again this weekend."
In life off the track, Piera is the owner of Analog Man guitar effects. His guitar pedals can be seen on stage with bands such as Aerosmith and ZZ Top.
The American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix will be telecast by ESPN2 on Saturday, July 7 beginning at 4:00 p.m. EST. ESPN3 will stream the race live at 2:45 p.m. EST that afternoon. Qualifying will also be carried live by ESPN3 on Friday, July 6 at 3:05 p.m. EST.
About TRG:
TRG is a full-service motorsports company offering a total driver ladder approach, as well as comprehensive sponsorship and business opportunities. For drivers, this approach starts with track days, goes to club events, up into street stock series and culminates in the ultimate goal of professional motorsports. For sponsors and business partners, this method starts with everything from executive events, to traditional sponsorship models, all the way to comprehensive business-to-business opportunities and experiential marketing. The team races in America's two largest sport car series - the American Le Mans Series and the GRAND-AM Rolex Series and can offer turn-key marketing programs as well as arrive-and-drive support.
The Racer's Group was founded in 1993 and has been competing at the top level of motor racing. The team boasts Rolex Series GT championships in 2005 and 2006 and holds the record for the most wins in GRAND-AM with 32. The team's resume is highlighted by two championships, four Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona victories, and a Le Mans 24 Hour win.
For more information and sponsorship details, please email info@theracersgroup.com.
Detailed team info can be viewed at www.theracersgroup.com.
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07-05-2012, 04:54 PM
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Good luck Mike! I'll be watching and rooting from the outfield spectator area. You can see more of the track from out there. Hope the predicted storms hold off.
07-05-2012, 05:01 PM
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Good luck Mike.......see you there tomorrow.
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