If
you have ever imagined being in France for the 24-hour
of Le Mans, this is your chance to experience "almost
being there". The 2001 American Le Mans Grand Prix
of Portland will feature the most dazzling array of sportscars
ever to set rubber on Portland International Raceways
1.944 mile road course.
Come watch the anticipated
all-star lineup of drivers including J.J. Lehto, David
Brabham, and Jan Magnussen. They will be piloting these
amazing machines in excess of 180 mph! You will be able
to see and
hear the new Audi R8, Panoz Prototype, Saleen S7, Corvette
C5-R, and Porsche 911-GT3-R. In the paddock area you will
be able to get a close look at all the race cars and their
equipment, and have a chance to obtain a coveted autograph
from your favorite driver.
The
American Le Mans Series (ALMS) won't be the only show
in town during this three-day weekend. The fan-favorite
ground-pounders are back! Yes, that's right the Tran-Am
Series for the BFGoodrich Tires cup will be taking main
stage on Saturday. When the green flag drops expected
veteran drivers Brian Simo, Paul Gentilozzi, Willy T.
Ribbs, and Michael Lewis will be hammering down the straight
in their Ford Mustangs, Jaguar XKR's, Chevrolet Corvettes,
and Panoz Esperantes.
Also, making their debut
to Portland International Raceway (PIR) is the Speedvision
World Challenge series wich includes two race groups:
GT and Touring. Boris Said, Stu Hayner, and Derek Bell
are among the series regulars aggressively driving Porsche
RSR's, Saleen SR's, and Viper GTS'. Also racing this weekend
is the Star Mazda Series. Nose to tail racing with aggressive
passing and a huge field of cars will make this a fantastic
race to watch.
Don't miss out on this wonderful
opportunity to view over 200 race cars, five breath-taking
races and all the autographs and memorabilia that you
can handle. See you in August!
Event
Schedule
Thursday, August 2,
2001
8:00 am - 5:00 pm SPORTS CAR Sanctioned Test Day
Friday, August 3, 2001
9:00 am - 9:30 am Practice - Star Mazda
9:40 am - 10:10 am Practice - Trans-Am Series for BF Goodrich
Tires Cup
10:20 am - 11:05 am Practice - SPEEDVISION World Challenge
11:15 am - 11:45 am Practice - Star Mazda
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Qualifying - Trans-Am Series for BF
Goodrich Tires Cup
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Test Session - ALMS (GTS and GT)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Combined Test Session - ALMS (LMP 900/LMP
675/GTS/GT)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Test Session - ALMS (LMP 900/LMP 675)
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Practice - Trans-Am Series for BF Goodrich
Tires Cup
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Practice - Star Mazda
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Practice - SPEEDVISION World Challenge
Saturday, August 4,
2001
9:00 am - 9:45 am Qualifying - Star Mazda
10:00 am - 10:45 am Qualifying - SPEEDVISION World Challenge
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Combined Practice - ALMS (LMP 900/LMP
675/GTS/GT)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Trans-Am Series for BF Goodrich Tires
Cup Race (100 Miles)
Congratulations to Tommy Archer for 1st Place, and
Paul Gentilozzi for 2nd Place.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Combined Practice - ALMS (LMP 900/LMP
675/GTS/GT)
4:10 pm - 4:55 pm Star Mazda Race - 45 Minutes
5:10 pm - 5:30 pm Qualifying - ALMS (GTS/GT)
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm Qualifying - ALMS (LMP 900/LMP 675)
Sunday, August 5, 2001
10:20 am - 11:10 am SPEEDVISION World Challenge Touring
Car Race(50 Minute Window)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Combined Warm Up - ALMS (LMP 900/LMP
675/GTS/GT)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 3:45 pm American Le Mans Series Race - 2
Hour 45 Minutes
Congratulations to David Brabham and Jan Magnussen
in the Panoz LMP-1
4:10 pm - 5:00 pm SPEEDVISION World Challenge GT Race
(50 Minute Window)
(Event Schedule
Subject to Change)
