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EDUARDO CISNEROS TAKES WEEKEND RACE SWEEP,
HENRIQUE CISNEROS SCORES TWO SECOND PLACE FINISHES TO MAINTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
LAKEVILLE, CT (July 9, 2011) –BOWMANVILLE, Ont (July 25, 2011) – NGT Motorsport’s Eduardo Cisneros won both IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama races in the Gold Cup class, as brother Henrique earned two second places finishes to hold a 23-point lead in the Platinum Cup Championship. Qualifying: Except for the Canadian contingent, much of the GT3 field had never been to Mosport, so the learning curve was steep as the weekend began. But when qualifying was done, the top spots in the...[ READ MORE ] |
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HENRIQUE CISNEROS EARNS HIS THIRD VICTORY @ LIME ROCK AS CARLOS KAUFFMANN FINISHES 2nd – ANDRES CISNEROS EARNS HARDCHARGER AWARD & 4th PLACE & RAY ARTHUR 9th
LAKEVILLE, CT (July 9, 2011) – NGT Motorsport’s Henrique Cisneros won the first of two IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama races at the 1.5 mile Lime Rock Park road course on Saturday, but a tangle with a slowing car on the opening lap of race two knocked him out of the second race.The first race was also a good one for teammate Carlos Kauffmann, as he finished second behind Cisneros. But a late spin in race two cost him the chance to better...[ READ MORE ] |
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EDUARDO CISNEROS EARNS FIRST GOLD CUP VICTORY
Henrique Cisneros extends championship lead
MONTRÉAL, Quebec [June 12, 2011] – To be part of a Formula One Grand Prix weekend is an experience in itself, as all five NGT Motorsport drivers discovered this weekend. But for Eduardo Cisneros, the event took on even more significance as he earned his first IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama victory – on his birthday no less. Younger brother Henrique shared the limelight, as both brothers earned pole positions in their classes to start the race, and Henrique extended his lead in...[ READ MORE ] |
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WILD RACES, WILD WEATHER CAN’T STOP NGT MOTORSPORT AT UTAH. FIVE PODIUMS, TWO POLES, ONE HARD-CHARGER & A RACE LAP RECORD
TOOELE, UT [May 1, 2011] –Not even an afternoon of snow flurries could slow NGT Motorsport teammates Henrique and Eduardo Cisneros in Rounds 3 and 4 of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah, as the brothers earned podium finishes in both events, pole positions for Race 2 and fastest Race Lap Record for Henrique. Add to that a spectacular drive for Carlos Kauffman from 17th starting position.... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT FINISHES THIRD IN FIRST ALMS EVENT
SEBRING, Fl [March 20, 2011] – NGT Motorsport’s Sean Edwards, Henrique Cisneros and Carlos Kauffmann combined for 12 grueling hours of racing Saturday and when the day was done, the team had earned a third place finish in their first ALMS Presented by Tequila Patrón effort at the 59th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Cisneros and Kauffmann are entering their second year in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama, and the drivers and team owner Ramez Wahab decided to step up the program in 2011 to contest the highly competitive GTC division in ALMS... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT DOMINATES AT SEBRING, TWO WINS, ONE 2nd PLACE & FOUR POLES FOR CISNEROS BROTHERS
SEBRING, Fl. [March 18, 2011] – NGT Motorsport’s experience paid off at their first IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama event of the season, with an impressive list of successes in the team’s hand at the end of the weekend - Platinum Cup victories in both Rounds, 2nd place in Gold Cup as well as pole position in both Classes. NGT Motorsport will field six cars in the competitive GT3 series for 2011, with drivers Carlos Kauffmann (#24), Henrique Cisneros (#26) and Ray Arthur (#28) in Platinum Cup and... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT MADE THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, BY BRAKING THE TRACK RECORD IN ALMS GTC CLASS
MIAMI, FL [February 14, 2011] – NGT Motorsport will enter the GTC class in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón in 2011, running the three endurance events – Sebring, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. Joining 2010 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Gold Cup class champion Henrique Cisneros and GT3 teammate Carlos Kauffmann will be British hot shoe Sean Edwards. Edwards has competed on the European Porsche Supercup circuit for several years,... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT COMPLETES THE IMSA GT3 CUP CHALLENGE BY YOKOHAMA SEBRING WINTER TEST
SEBRING, FL [February 14, 201] – After two podium finishes the day before, NGT Motorsport was ready for more, anxious to start Round 12 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama and determined to widen the gap on their claim to the Gold Cup Class Championship. With perfect weather on hand, the drivers lined up for the second 45-minute race of the weekend around the 4.048-mile long track. As the green flag waved, Carlos Eduardo was once again quick off the start, sandwiched between two Platinum Cup Cars... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT WINS CHAMPIONSHIP, ENDS SEASON WITH MULTIPLE PODIUMS
BRASELTON, GA [October 06] – With the championship still undecided, NGT Motorsport took to Road Atlanta and the 13th Annual Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda 2 with one thing on their minds: points. And after 2 races and a season-long battle for the title, NGT Motorsport left Road Atlanta as 2010 Champions. Thursday morning was wet and slick as qualifying began, and it was clear that the competition was going to be tough. Competitor and championship-runner Kendall Smith managed to put down a 1:35.916 around the 2.54-mile track,... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT FINDS GREAT SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA, DOUBLE PODIUM FINISHES
ELKHART LAKE, WI [August 22] – After two podium finishes the day before, NGT Motorsport was ready for more, anxious to start Round 12 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama and determined to widen the gap on their claim to the Gold Cup Class Championship. With perfect weather on hand, the drivers lined up for the second 45-minute race of the weekend around the 4.048-mile long track. As the green flag waved, Carlos Eduardo was once again quick off the start, sandwiched between two Platinum Cup Cars... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT TAKES DOUBLE PODIUM FINISH, SETS NEW QUALIFYING RECORD
ELKHART LAKE, WI [August 21] – NGT Motorsport continues their quest for the Gold Class Championship the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama this weekend. With only four races remaining in the 2010 season, these points are closer than ever, and NGT is ready to seal the deal. The team arrived at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI, missing two notable figures. Driver #29 Eduardo Cisneros and brother #25 Andres Cisneros were unable to attend the weekend event, but refused to let their youngest brother, #26 Henrique Cisneros,... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT TAKES SECOND VICTORY OF THE WEEKEND AT MID-OHIO
LEXINGTON, OH [Aug 07, 2010] – NGT Motorsport was eager for Round 10 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama, and their victory in Round 9 made them hungry for more. The drivers were focused, the team was prepared, and the bright orange NGT Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars were revved and ready to race. A collision in Round 9 on Friday did excessive damage to the #24 machine of Carlos Eduardo, and despite valiant efforts by the team, Carlos elected to support his teammates from the pitlane.... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT HAS VICTORY AND HEARTBREAK AT MID-OHIO
LEXINGTON, OH [Aug 06, 2010] – NGT Motorsport arrived at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with one thing on their minds - victory. Currently setting at the top of the Gold Cup Class championship of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama, the team brought five entries to Round 9 of the series. But with compatition fierce and only a few races left in the season, the team and the drivers knew they would have to fight to win... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT LEADS CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP, FINDS LADY LUCK IN UTAH
Tooele, UT [Jul 11, 2010] –NGT Motorsport returned to Miller Motorsports Park for Round 8 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama. Having battled hard in Round 7 the previous day, the team regrouped, refocused, and prepared to take the green flag at the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix. As the race began, #26 Henrique Cisneros found himself in a battle for the Gold Cup Class P-1 position...
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NGT GRABS PODIUM WIN IN ROUND 7, BRINGS SPEED AND STRATEGY TO MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
Tooele, UT [Jul 10, 2010] – NGT Motorsport came prepared for the Larry H. Miller Dealerships 2010 Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park. With two full days of private testing and a promoter test day on top of that, the team had plenty of track time to formulate and implement their team strategy when Qualifying began for Round 7 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama. The green flag dropped on the thirty-minute Qualifying session early Saturday morning. With cooler temperatures and a clean track ahead,... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT SWEEPS ROUNDS 5 & 6 OF THE PATRÓN GT3 CHALLENGE, LEADS GOLD CUP CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP
Milleville, NJ [Jun 28, 2010] – NGT Motorsport was prepared to take on the competition in Rounds 5 & 6 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama, keeping one thing in mind: The smartest drivers, not the fastest, would be successful this weekend. With 3 full days of testing and practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park, the drivers knew the heat and track conditions proved the perfect opportunity for their Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars to get loose. So the team strategy? Be smart, don’t spin.... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT FILLS FRONT OF THE GRID AT NEW JERSEY MOTORSPORTS PARK
Milleville, NJ [Jun 26, 2010] – NGT Motorsport once again displayed their incredible speed and confidence on the track at New Jersey Motorsports Park for the Mazda Motorsports Festival of Speed presented by VisitFlorida.com. Now the drivers of NGT must keep the pressure on as they occupy the front of the Gold Cup Class starting grid for Round 5 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama. With two full days of testing and practice under their belts, the drivers of NGT Motorsport were confident in their cars... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT MOTORSPORT CLAIMS PODIUM WIN AND LEADS GOLD CUP CLASS
Monterey, CA [May 23, 2010] – NGT Motorsport continued its quest for victory at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Rounds 3 & 4 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama. After an impressive qualifying session on Friday, the team renewed their determination to defend their positions in the Gold Cup class. Saturday’s Round 3 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama began with teammates Carlos and Henrique side-by-side in Row 3 of the starting lineup. With a clean start, Henrique was able to get a good run and move his #26 past Carlos for the P1 position in the Gold Cup Class... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT IS FAST AND FURIOUS AT MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA
Monterey, CA [May 21, 2010] – The Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama kicked off the 2010 season at the 58th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh from Florida, held at the Sebring International Raceway. The Speed TV production of Rounds 1 & 2 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 18th at 12:00am EST. The program will include a closer look at the series, its partners including Porsche Motorsports North America and Yokohama, and the teams. For the complete television schedule, please visit www.imsachallenge.com... [ READ MORE ] |
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NGT DOMINATES IN ROUND 1 OF THE PATRON GT3 CHALLENGE BY YOKOHAMA
Sebring, FL [Mar 22, 2010] – NGT Motorsport kicked off the new 2010 season of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama with profound excellence. With only one event of the season completed and a new driver lineup, the team has garnered 3 new official track records, 4 podium celebrations including 2 first place Gold Cup Class wins, and the Yokohama Hard Charger Award. It is clear NGT Motorsport will have a significant presence in the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama this year... [ READ MORE ] |
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2010 PATRON GT3 CHALLENGE BY YOKOHAMA OFF TO A RECORD START
Sebring, FL [Mar 22, 2010] –NGT Motorsport will have an excellent view for Round 3 of the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama – from the front! The team dominated during both the Promoter Test Day as well as in Practice. But during Qualifying, the speed of the NGT machines could not be matched. Carlos Eduardo, Miami, FL, maneuvered flawlessly along the 2.238-mile permanent road course that is Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Even the daunting “corkscrew” was no match for Carlos’ #24 machine, as he set a fastest lap of 1:29.388,...[ READ MORE ] |
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IMSA Patron GT3 Challenge
Sebring, FL [Mar 18-19, 2010] –NGT Motorsport dominated the entire Patron GT3 Challenge Gold Series and achieved seven Awards. #24 Carlos Eduardo, qualified 1st and finished 1st in both Races. He broke 2 Track Records in qualifying by posting a 02:09.521 and at the Race a 02:09.491. Carlos finished 3rd overall in his ‘09 997 GT3 Cup Gold-Series and was running faster lap times during the Races than the majority of the field, incl. the much faster 2010 GT3 Cup. #26 Henrique Cisneros had unfortunately a very bad qualifying session but recovered in the first Race finishing 3rd in Class and 2nd in the second Race by posting a 02:10.239. |
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| #29 Eduardo Cisneros was running in a very strong position in the first Race but an unfortunate incident put him out of the Race. Eduardo was running in 3rd position for the majority of the second Race until he spun, then recovered very quickly and still managed to finish 6th. #27, veteran Ludovico Manfredi, qualified 19th in Class and yet was able to go through the field by finishing 9th in the first Race and even 8th in the second Race. Ludovico’s experience paid off and he received the Hard-Charger-Award. #25 Andres Cisneros, qualified 15th, finished 14th in the first Race and 15th in the second race. Andres broke his own Track Record by running a 02:13.645; he had great battles the entire Race week. |
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FARA
Homestead, FL [Feb 28, 2010] –This event turned out to be a triumphant day for NGT and its Porsche drivers. In Race 1, Ludovico Manfredi dominated the race, finishing 1st in class and 2nd overall. In race 2, it was Eduardo Rodriguez’s turn as he finished in 1st place over-all, followed by Jose Blanco in 2nd . In race 3, it was Jose Blanco’s turn to dominate as he finished in 1st place overall with Ludovico Manfredi in 2nd. |
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PCA 48-hour
Sebring, FL [Feb 04-07, 2010] - NGT entered seven (7) 997 GT3 Cup cars for the annual 48-Hour of Sebring PCA race, on February 4-7, 2010. Carlos Eduardo dominated by winning 1st in class in both sprint races and the 90-minute enduro race. |
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IMSA Testday
Sebring, FL [Jan 22-24, 2010] - NGT dominated at the IMSA Test day for the Patron GT3 Challenge, NGT drivers Henrique Cisneros posted the fastest lap of 02:11:370, followed by Carlos Eduardo & Eudardo Cisneros at the always-treacherous Sebring International Raceway. Henrique’s time put him ahead of all Patron Challenge drivers for the weekend and was only 1.2 seconds behind Porsche factory drivers Wolf Henzler and Jorg Bergmeister. |
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PBOC Winterfest
Sebring, FL [Jan 13-17, 2010] - NGT once again stood out at the annual PBOC Winterfest Race in Sebring on January 13-17, 2010. In Fridays 90-minute race, Flavio Quesada and Carlos Eduardo finished 2nd and 3rd in class respectively. In Saturdays race, three NGT racers Carlos, Flavio and Mike Coppola finished 1st through 3rd. In Sundays race, Flavio Quesada won 1st in class with Carlos finishing 3rd. |
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FARA 6-Hour of Miami
Homestead, FL [Nov 07-08, 2009] - The #26 NGT werks Ligier JS49, driven by Ramez Wahab, Eduardo Rodriguez and Marcos Rodriguez won the inaugural FARA 6 Hour of Miami Endurance race finishing 8 laps ahead of the second place Porsche 993. The NGT Ligier with it’s strong driver lineup ran flawless the entire 6 hours. |
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PBOC
Daytona, FL [Oct 23-25, 2009] - NGT and Porsche showed its dominance once again at the annual PBOC Daytona race weekend in October 2009. This year’s event featured over 25 Dodge Vipers as part of the entry field, along with many Porsches, Corvettes, Ferraris and BMW’s that normally race. In Friday’s 2-hour endurance race, the driving combination of Flavio Quesada, Continental Series driver Kevin Stadtlander, along with the pit strategy of NGT, proved to be too much for the rest of the field as the #560 Porsche GT3 Cup won the race by an astonishing 2 laps over the rest of the field.
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| In Saturday morning race, Flavio finished 1st in class. In Saturday’s afternoon race, Kevin jumped into the #560 Porsche and finished 1st in class, followed by Eduardo Cisneros and brother Henrique who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. In Sunday’s morning race, NGT drivers Flavio and Eduardo Cisneros finished 1st and 2nd in class. In the Sunday afternoon feature, it was Jose Blanco’s turn to win. He finished 1st over-all followed by Eduardo Cisneros in 2nd. |
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PCA
Daytona, FL [Oct 9-11, 2009] - This year’s national Porsche race at Daytona in October 2009 featured close to 50 Cup cars racing at the same time. In Saturdays sprint race Flavio Quesada finished 2nd over-all. In Sundays 90-minute enduro, Mike Coppola finished 3rd over-all while Flavio who had been battling for 2nd place for most of the race, experienced a fuel pick-up problem on the last lap and became stranded on track. He still managed a 6th over-all finish. |
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NGT Motorsport brakes official Track Record at the IMSA Challenge 2008 Mobile 1 12 hours of Sebring
Sebring, FL [Mar 12-15, 2008] – NGT entry #26, 997 GT3 Cup car driven by Wayland Joe won the BBS fastest lap award [02:10.334]. Wayland’s personal record was a 02:09 three days earlier at the Promoters Test day. Wayland’s achievement was due to his superb driving and perfect prepared Cup Car. He is looking forward as a top runner for the remaining 2008 IMSA Challenge series. |
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NGT Motorsport dominates the PCA 48 hours at Sebring
Sebring, FL [Feb 8-10, 2008] – NGT did not only have the largest Race entry of 12 Porsche GT3 Cup cars for the biggest PCA Event of the Year at the historic Sebring Race Track, NGT also dominated the entire Race Weekend. 1st place Sprint Race, 1st place Enduro, 5x top 10 finishes and one hard charger award. It was a great experience for the entire Team and we are ready for the remaining Season. |
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Eduardo
Rodriguez Claims 2007 NASA GTS-5 Regional Championship
Homestead, FL [Nov 24, 2007] - Thanks to
his experience and consistency behind the wheel of his NGT-prepared
Porsche GT3 Cup, Eduardo Rodriguez of Coral Gables, FL, claimed
the 2007 NASA GTS-5 Regional Championship. In mid season Eduardo
replaced his 996 GT3 Cup with the newer version 997 GT3 Cup.
He adapted pretty fast to the much more demanding car and
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Wayland
Joe Wins Second Consecutive GT-2 SCCA National
Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. [Oct. 14, 2007] - Wayland Joe, of South Barrington, Ill., won his second consecutive
Valvoline GT-2 National Championship in his NGT Motorsport
prepared 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 Cup at the 2007 SCCA National
Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T at Heartland Park
Topeka. |
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NGT
Motorsport introduces to the U.S. market the "LIGIER
JS49"
Miami, FL [Jul. 10, 2007] - NGT Motorsport
is proud to introduce to the U.S. market the LIGIER JS49,
the latest product of LIGIER, the renowned Formula 1 manufacture.
An astonishing combination of pleasure and technology. [read
more]
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Dino Steiner finishes 2nd in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Series
Monterrey, CA [Oct. 22, 2006] - Dino Steiner # 15 NGT Motorsport Porsche GT3 Cup finishes 3nd at Laguna Seca, which secured him the 2nd place in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Championship. |
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Wayland Joe claims GT-2 SCCA National Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. [Oct. 16, 2006] - Wayland Joe of South Barrington, Illinois, driver for NGT / SOAK Magazine, claimed victory at the GT-2 National Championship at the 2006 SCCA National Championship Runoffs in his NGT prepped Porsche GT3 Cup. |
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