Crew Running
What's new for General Motors? Well, apart from unveiling new vehicles in the latest national and international auto shows, and manufacturing quality GM Parts like GM running board, GM Cadillac NASCAR team also has something new for racing fans.
GM's Cadillac team has recently Jimmie Johnson, the current NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion, the number 16 Cadillac CTS-V in the next SCCA Speed World Challenge GT drive which will take place later at Lowe's Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway) to May 2007.
Here's what Jimmie Johnson in an official GM press release said:
"I've driven thousands of laps at Lowe's Motor Speedway and enjoyed success there, but it will be a new experience for me, turn right or left when I race in the SPEED GT event in Charlotte. I've always enjoyed driving different kinds of vehicles, so I'm looking forward to the race against The sports cars with the Cadillac CTS-V sedan. "
"When I tested with Team Cadillac on the Sebring road course in February, I discovered that the Cadillac CTS-V race car of the driving and braking behavior are similar to the setups we use in the NASCAR Nextel Cup road races. I hope that my experience at Lowe's Motor Speedway will benefit the team because we have only one day to practice, qualify and race, "he continued." I have really good cooperation with the team Cadillac team and my teammates Andy Pilgrim and Lawson Aschenbach during the test and I think we get up in the situation, our CTS-V race car, fast-on both oval and road course sections at Lowe's Motor Speedway speed. "
Johnson began his racing career in sprint Cup series in 2002, when in 2002 he landed in the Daytona 500 and in the 15th Place. He was also the runner-up for 2002 NASCAR Rookie of the Year. Johnson currently pilots the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS for Hendrick Motorsports.
"We are proud to Jimmie as a member of the GM to have a family, and we appreciate the cooperation between Chevrolet, Cadillac, GM Racing and Hendrick Motorsports that this program has made possible. "Says Steve Wesoloski, manager of GM Road Racing Group." This is a great opportunity for the defense of NASCAR Nextel Cup victory of our struggle in a GM road racing programs, and it will certainly put the Speed World Challenge Series in Limelight. "
In addition, Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor said:
"As we once again re-invent and rebuild the brand Cadillac in recent years we have made a conscious strategic decision to do to align Cadillac with the best of the best in everything we do. We are the last two SPEED GT champions, Andy and Lawson have, for the full 2007 season, and we are absolutely thrilled to 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson drive our third CTS-V in the coming Charlotte race. "
Jimmie Johnson is on board of the Cadillac CTS-V race cars will experience and the high performance and dynamics of the monstrous 6.0-liter V8 engine Pumping out 500 horses under the hood.
About the Author:
Noah Scott is a 30 year old native of New Jersey, writer, and car fan – having grown up with both parents being auto enthusiasts. He works for an automotive consultancy firm and regularly contributes articles to car magazines.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Johnson to Go Aboard the Cadillac Cts-v in Speed Gt
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