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Corvette Racing is 'in transition' [Sports talk for 'We ain't winning like we used to'].
During such times, 'Character' matters - 'Character' creates the return to winning - 'Character' is found in real winners at times like this.

Anyone can be a great winner when things are great. And winning is not the ONLY determinant of greatness. So, after seeing the race......and then reading the official PR translation of Lime Rock, all we ask is for the great 'Character' of Corvette Racing to be re-established.

CR IS carrying weight. Yes, the ALMS fears CR GT domination. Sure, the competition has you wearing the same bulls-eye reserved for the Lakers and Yankees.

But, the CR plan is to take the high-road [We've been told such], do the hard work needed to get back to winning, and then EARN IT. The way Corvette Racing is supposed to.

So, enough already [team and fans]. Purse the lips. Focus. Fight. And show 'Character'.

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I will see you guys at Mid-Ohio. I expect some amazing racing :)

I have not missed an ALMS race at Mid-Ohio since you guys first came here. I've seen triumph and tragedy, and I cannot wait to see a different Corvette Racing than the previous races.

You guys can do this.

--- Patrick from Cincinnati, Ohio on 07.25.10 at 8:29pm

No sweat, I'm with y'all come hell or high water! Go CR!

--- Shifter from Tucson, AZ on 07.25.10 at 8:35pm

Well the blocking penalty is bullshit no matter how its sliced, but it wont be long before we dominate GT.

--- CK from Spartanburg SC on 07.25.10 at 9:47pm

Well...it would be boring if they won all the races, no? This is the way greatness is established, and all us Vette fans will be with CR every step of the way :]

--- KlBD from unknown on 07.25.10 at 11:13pm

I think there is a lot to be said for the way things have been going this season - good and bad. At times the team hasn't looked as solid as in past seasons, but the transition to GT2/GT was never supposed to be easy. It's a new car and a new way of doing things. The CR team IS making strides race to race, without a doubt. Lime Rock is a tough place to race and too small of a racetrack for that many cars at once IMO. I did hate to see the ALMS hand out a penalty for on-track racing without a warning. I truly hope that isn't the way they will continue to police the series, as that destroyed what was shaping up to be an exciting GT battle for the entire race - regardless of whether CR won or not.

ALMS should consider leaving the Challenge classes out on shorter tracks such as LR because there is no room for the cars to get 'spread out' with such a large group. They brought 2 FAST C6Rs for the first time at Lime Rock and now we head in to a stretch of familiar tracks with the new C6Rs, which I for one am definitely looking forward to!

--- DarkKnightC6 from Aiken, SC on 07.25.10 at 11:19pm

I am proud of what they have accomplished so far, and it is still a blast to watch them race at every event! Keep up the good work guys, can't wait to see you at Road America!

--- ride250s from Iowa on 07.25.10 at 11:19pm

They will show character like they always have...but I don't have to take that high road...where was that blocking penalty last year at Laguna Seca? I think the Vettes should consider a paint scheme with a horse on it...it has worked for the dive bombing boys from Risi and the blocking boys from FL...there you go guys, keep taking the high road and I'll provide all of the low blows and straight talk!

--- Shane from unknown on 07.25.10 at 12:01pm

Even though CR may have gotten some questionable calls at Laguna Seca and Lime Rock, the team has divulged its human imperfections by causing many of its own problems. Running over hoses and crashing into each other in the pits, mechanical issues, dubious driver decisions, etc….. Let’s not underestimate the performance of the Porsches, Ferraris, BMWs and the talent of the drivers/teams at Risi, Lizards and RLR. CR will have to fight its way back to the top, just like they did with the GT1 cars. That’s the way it should be. And when/if they get to the top, the ALMS and the ACO will restrict their performance in an effort to level the competition and avoid a mass exodus of the GT class. Great sports car endurance races are won by great driving, great pit work, great strategy and dependable race cars.

--- Rick Baker from Harbor Springs on 07.26.10 at 7:54am

You know what... In short terms, the name CORVETTE is freightening and damned intimidating, so they get restrictions... It's become a powerful name. And a car people fear! - That's the bright side of things

--- BBVFan from Denmark on 07.26.10 at 4:44pm

^^^agreed. I don't think Corvette racing gets a quarter in the sports car world because of who they are...that doesn't make the injustices any harder to swallow no matter how good the competition is.

--- Anonymous from unknown on 07.26.10 at 5:18pm

Ha..."easier to swallow" would be the phrase I was searching for.

--- Anonymous from unknown on 07.26.10 at 5:23pm

All these others are jealous that Corvette gives you so much for so little. I hope this video link from Friday practice works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s49M4J9wBQ

--- DocRebuild from Stratford CT on 07.26.10 at 8:16pm

I am behind CR 110% win or lose. The character is still there, maybe a little bruised, but still there. Let’s face it GT2 or as it is known as GT is a tough class. Ferrari and Porsche have been in doing this for some time and BMW although somewhat of a new comer, has been racing in other classes much like this. Corvette has a complete new package they need to sort out. I expected this first year to be a lean year for wins. I also do not believe that they will dominate this class once they are on top of their game. This is a very competitive class and it will remain that way as long as you have Lizard, Risi and RLR in the class. Remember CR stumbled when they first entered GT1. After a few years they chased all the other teams away. They are in a new arena and a learning curve now and it will come around.

--- TR6speed from Florida on 07.28.10 at 8:45am

When the idiots in the other cars have to run CR off the track and/or out of the race, that means they're that scared shitless of Corvette Racing.

Oh yeah, I'm with you guys.

Take no prisoners, bitches.

--- SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 07.28.10 at 4:36pm

Watching the officiating debacle during the Lime Rock race made me want to get up and walk away. Then Olivier Beretta, while being interviewed, said "Never Give up!" I sat back down and realized that Olivier was right! CR & us fans must NEVER GIVE UP!

--- cor123 from Florida on 07.29.10 at 8:56am

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Watching the officiating debacle during the Lime Rock race made me want to get up and walk away. Then Olivier Beretta, while being interviewed, said "Never Give up!" I sat back down and realized that Olivier was right! CR & us fans must NEVER GIVE UP!
--- cor123 from Florida on 07.29.10 at 8:56am

Ah, YouTube. The video encyclopedia of our century.

And a repository of many things Corvette. Not sure we agree with the theme of the music choice. BUT, a very neat montage of vintage racing Corvettes, as Corvette Racing heads to Lime Rock.

NOW, we get the music. It's the halfway point to a season that HAS to be turned around NOW.
[See page 3 on the ALMS Points Summary]

.....Or we ARE 'Flirting With Disaster' - 2010 style!

Best of luck this weekend, boys. We know it will all be good. Full report post-race.

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well it lookis like corvette racing is flirting with that disaster 2010 style, week after week corvette keeps getting their ass kjcked by officials and all competitors. what's up with that s**t... come on corvette racing get you heads out of your ass...

--- steve from florida on 07.24.10 at 3:23pm

Incredibly disappointing season for a diehard C6-R fan. I keep waiting for this team to turn the corner, but it never happens. Actually each race seems to bring some new shenanigans. Time for a shakeup??

--- C64ME from unknown on 07.24.10 at 3:57pm

I think this is what happens when you have some (ok, a lot of) competition.

--- SteveM from Topsham on 07.24.10 at 5:05pm

It looks like a ton of bad luck race after race to me

--- Kevin from Chicago on 07.24.10 at 6:25pm

I agree with Steve. While Corvette dominated GT1, there was little to no competition. I think GT2 is a lot tougher than we all thought it would be. There are 2 problems - the speed and handling seem to favor Ferrari and Prosche at this point and there have been some mistakes and bad luck. The key to sportscar endurance racing is finishing the race.

--- 92LT1 from Texas on 07.24.10 at 6:47pm

Fehan said that this would be a shakedown year, give them a chance!

--- Shifter from Tucson, AZ on 07.24.10 at 8:11pm

OK here's the ugly truth:
Sebring= 2 cars pitlane crash
Laguna = stop & go penalty
LeMans = 2 blown engines
Utah = stop & go penalty
Limerock = stop & go plus crash.
When will it be fun to watch?
At least the Callaway team in FIA GT-3 has it together...

--- Bill from VA on 07.24.10 at 10:55pm

People need to remeber someting when corvette racing first started, they didn't come in and started wining races. They learn about the classes (GT2/GTO/GTS,GT1), once they did the rest is history.

--- Anonymous from unknown on 07.25.10 at 1:17pm

Sorry guys, this team has been too good for too long to make excuses for. I know the cars are new, but they are still GT Corvettes. They know the tracks by heart, and they know the teams they are racing against. Maybe they are used to being so good for so long that they expect to win? I don't know, but this is not the same Corvette team it used to be. I still can't believe a CORVETTE was chased down and ran away from by 2 BMWs. Something ain't right here . . . .

--- C64ME from Southern California on 07.25.10 at 1:57pm

Yes! this has been a tough year for corvette, but you can't expect to come in to a class where porsche and ferrari have been working for several years and dominate. It takes time to develop a car to fit the new gt2 class. A true fan will stick by his team through the good times as well as the bad ones. To be the best one has to take risks, and those risks have consequences, better try to be great and fail than be an average racer always playing the safe route. That's the excitement of gt racing. Keep going corvette, things will turn around

--- racefan80 from tampa,FL on 07.25.10 at 4:04am

One interesting stat on the timing sheet is #4 had the second Fastest lap of the entire race. Are they holding back or unsure of the endurance of the 5.5 engine?

--- Levi from Tampa,Fl on 07.25.10 at 10:17am

Part of the problem is that they were expected to be so much more competitive that maybe they are being handicapped by too much weight and restriction. BMW does not even have a legal car , they were granted many suspension concessions,and they are far more competitive than the Corvette. But it is obvious these cars are not powerful enough as constructed.....only at Lemans did they have the topend, and enough power to pull out and pass. The Porsches and Ferraris are running them down and pulling away. And for sure they no longer have a pit advantage. There is a lot of work to be done here in GT2.

--- JerryL from Miami on 07.25.10 at 3:26pm

Bingo, JerryL

--- Anonymous from unknown on 07.25.10 at 6:48pm

Work needs to be done. BMW has not been in GT2 very long and seem to be doing fine.

--- Anonymous from unknown on 07.25.10 at 9:28pm

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Work needs to be done. BMW has not been in GT2 very long and seem to be doing fine.
--- Anonymous from unknown on 07.25.10 at 9:28pm

Opening lap at Salt Lake City with Olivier Beretta, and Corvette takes its licks vs passing GT2 foes.

At present, it seems the competition has a little more 'leg' in mid-speed corners and straight-line. But, never fear. A single lap does not make a race [See P3 result as proof] and CR is always working to be P1!

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Great job on P3! But after LeMans that must have been a boring track to drive. All the corners are the same entry, apex and exit! No wonder Olie was looking for a different line. (Unless he was looking for ways to open up a can of whoop ass on Anthony Davidson for Petite LeMans later on?)
--- race artist from Houston, TX on 07.17.10 at 6:14pm

....and now the 2010 behind-the-scenes tour from the 'Home Team'.

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It sure was an impressive "demonstration of domination" for 16 hours, and putting the machine back together so quickly, and well enough to set Gavins' fastest lap since qualifying shows you what one helluva team can do! Great job Corvette Racing!
--- Shifter from Tucson, AZ on 07.16.10 at 10:04pm

Through all the attention-grabbing travails of Corvette Racing @ Le Mans 2010, we failed to shed light on the GT1 P2 finish for the Luc Alphand Adventures team.

Just posted on-line, Luc himself takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour.
Note, in the video, the synergistic appearances of Pratt + Miller support.

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I'm a huge Corvette Racing fan, but I also like cheering for Luc Alphand's Corvettes. Any Corvette, is a friend of mine! :) - Keep in mind, Luc's Vettes are Ex Corvette Racing cars.
--- BBVFan from Denmark on 07.19.10 at 5:50pm

Here's a sneak-peek at a brand new Corvette ad set to debut in the US tonight at 8pm EST during the Home Run Derby. Enjoy!

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I love it! Thanks.

--- SteveM from Topsham, Maine on 07.12.10 at 7:54pm

Beautiful ride, but why white?

--- Shifter from Tucson, AZ on 07.12.10 at 9:33pm

Caught the tail end of this ad at an old chicago... had to rush back and look it up! Bad A$$!

--- ride250s from Iowa on 07.12.10 at 10:11pm

I used to do advertising for Chevrolet and tried to get them to run this type of commercial 30 years ago. It's memorable, creates excitement and gives people a reason to visit their Chevrolet dealer. In short, it sells cars. Excellent commercial. Cuddos to GM for seeing the light.

--- Rick Baker from Harbor Springs, Michigan on 07.13.10 at 7:58am

A major step in the right direction, but not as gutsy as the recent Dodge Challenger series of commercials.

--- gtox2 from NC on 07.13.10 at 5:19pm

...As white as a Saturn V to answer "Shifter"s question. Wonder if GM's ad agency had Nasa's permission for associating both "Rockets" together. As for my opinion: good. Next time they should use club racing action with several vettes racing each other. Hell, they should show vettes in several track events: Grip race, auto cross, drag and for the younger crowd...drifting!
Then show the commercial in Tokyo. With footage on the Fuji circuit. Bring it to their turf BBV ! Stir up some Sh$% !

--- Zonker from Montreal on 07.13.10 at 8:15pm

I see now, thanks for pointing that out...this is definitely one of their better commercials!

--- Shifter from Tucson, AZ on 07.13.10 at 8:47pm

Zonker... for that last comment we official declare you a lifetime BBV member with all the rights & privileges thereof... actually there are none but just know where this comes from man...

--- eddie from unknown on 07.13.10 at 10:32pm

+1 on the ads with cars in action ( racing ). Look at Mazda and their campaign showing their cars all done up in the various trims. There's no better way to market Corvette than to show just how many of us USE the cars as they were designed. Autcrossing, all the way up to the P&M cars.

--- Darkhelmet from plaid on 07.14.10 at 11:50am

So nice to see major promotion for the Corvette brand.

--- JerryL from miami on 07.14.10 at 4:04pm

Wow,that's cool.

--- Frank from Germany on 07.17.10 at 9:15am

Awesome...God BLESS GM and God BLESS America!!!

--- Allen from Louisiana on 07.30.10 at 12:44am

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Awesome...God BLESS GM and God BLESS America!!!
--- Allen from Louisiana on 07.30.10 at 12:44am

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