The 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R returns to the track to compete in the ALMS GT series this summer.
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) isn’t just “NASCAR with a German accent.” It’s more like F1 with roofs.
Jamie Melo (Ferrari 458 GT2) tries to overtake Jan Magnussen (Corvette C6.R GT2) at Long Beach (ALMS). Magnussen would finish second, Melo third.
Sebring may only last half as long as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it’s considered more than twice as tough on the machinery.
I’ve raced against the Corvette enough times to know it’s better to be driving one than racing against one.
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BMW and the Rahal Letterman Racing Team won the 2010 ALMS GT Manufacturer’s championship by a single point over the Ferrari and Porsche competition.
Production sportscars are paired against their ALMS racing counterparts.
(Source: roadandtrack.com)
