AIM Autosport makes a pitch for Grand Am
Wilkins, Frisselle and the #61 car attend Buffalo Bisons game
(Woodbridge, Ontario) 02 June 2008 – AIM Autosport is teaming up with Grand Am and Watkins Glen International in a special promotion for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. Drivers Mark Wilkins and Brian Frisselle along with the Exchange Traded Gold No. 61 Ford Riley will be appearing June 4 at Dunn Tire Park in Buffalo, New York during the Buffalo Bisons game to showcase the June 6/7 event at The Glen. Brian is scheduled to throw out the first pitch for the Triple A League baseball game and one lucky fan will come away with a great prize for the race weekend.
The No. 61 Ford Riley will be on display at the ballpark when the gates open at 6:00 p.m. (ET) and the drivers will be there to meet and greet the fans and answer questions about the car and the Rolex Grand Am Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Representatives from The Glen and Grand Am will also be on hand.
During the game, one lucky baseball fan will be chosen for the ultimate race fan experience - a chance to hang out with the AIM Autosport crew and participate in a number of track activities including a pace car ride. The winner will have the opportunity to attend the driver's meeting, meet SPEED TV personnel and visit the team pit during the race.
The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. (ET) and race activities at Watkins Glen International start on Friday June 6 with practice and qualifying. The green flag for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen drops at 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Saturday (7th).
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Press Notes:
About AIM Autosport
Established in 1995, AIM Autosport operates multi-car teams competing in the Formula BMWUSA Championship and the Star Mazda Series. The company has a mandate to identify, train and manage emerging motorsport talent. AIM has provided many young drivers with a solid foundation on which to build a career in professional racing. The success of the AIM driver development programs has been achieved through the dedication of our employees and the ongoing support of our commercial and technical partners.
Away from the track, AIM Autosport serves the needs of the racing community with a purpose-built preparation shop situated in the Toronto suburb of Woodbridge, Ontario.
Chassis brings resume of success to AIM Autosport:
AIM Autosport's Riley chassis was purchased from Chip Ganassi Racing and comes to the team with an impressive legacy of success, having won the Rolex Sports Car Series Championship in 2004.
AIM Autosport Alumni:
AIM has a long history of bringing drivers up through the ranks, and the alumni list reads like a who's who in the sport: www.aimautosport.com/drivers/Alumni/Alumni.htm
Performance-Oriented:
Performance Drink, the "Official Performance Drink" of Grand Am has signed on as an associate partner for the 2007 season, and will be utilizing the relationship to develop and demonstrate the high-performance capabilities of the drink. The drivers in the Rolex 24 At Daytona will be participating in a unique program that will closely monitor their bodies' performances throughout the enduro. More details to follow.
For additional information
www.aimautosport.com
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