Michael Shank Racing Enters Ford-powered Dallara for EMCO Gears Classic at Mid-Ohio Following Watkins Glen Fire
(Columbus, OH) 08 June 2010 – Michael Shank Racing will enter a Dallara-Ford in the upcoming EMCO Gears Classic at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for round seven of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal season following a race-ending fire with the No. 6 Ford-Riley in the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. Michael Shank Racing driver Michael Valiante emerged without injury from the fire.
The team will continue to benefit from Ford power with the Dallara entry at Mid-Ohio, which will be campaigned alongside the sister No. 60 Crown Royal XR Ford-Riley of John Pew and Ozz Negri. Michael Shank Racing drivers Brian Frisselle and Michael Valiante both have Rolex Sports Car Series race-winning experience driving Dallara machinery.
"I want to thank Bill (Riley) for everything that he and (Riley Technologies) Mike Croake have done to support us--not just with this setback, but also going all the way back to our first race with Riley equipment in 2005," said team owner Mike Shank. "With the damage that the No. 6 Riley suffered and the short turn-around time that we have between these two races, we were forced to look for the best alternative to be ready to compete as a two-car team again at Mid-Ohio. This has been a tremendous set back for the team, but we are determined to fight back and be strong at our home race. The support that I've had from everyone in the GRAND-AM paddock has been astounding."
The team will take delivery of the Dallara on Tuesday (June 8) and immediately begin preparations for the EMCO Gears event, which will be broadcast on SPEED Saturday, June 19, at 5 p.m. ET.
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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
www.michaelshankracing.com
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