Ford GT runs for the GTLM championship this weekend

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The green flag drops for Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta on Oct. 13, 2018. The race will be broadcasted inside the U.S. on FOX Sports 1 and 2, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET, and outside the U.S. on IMSA.tv.

BRASELTON, Ga.- The suspense will be over soon for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing and the other IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams still in contention for 2018 championship and Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup (TPNAEC) titles.

After leading the GTLM standings for much of the year, Ford CGR enters Petit Le Mans as the underdog, even after all but securing the manufacturer's title for Ford.

The No. 67 duo of Ryan Briscoe and Richard Westbrook are second in the driver and team standings, nine points behind the leaders, entering the 10-hour Petit Le Mans, the final race of the season.

Briscoe and Westbrook combined to earn three wins (Rolex 24, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Road America) and two poles (Watkins Glen, VIR) so far this year.

regards,
jim p

[deathsled]

Thanks for the info. It's a nail buyer and I'm pulling for the GT. Even if they lose I still like the GT better than any Corvette.

[CSX 4133]

I'm thinking the powers that be have manipulated the BOP (Balance of Power) and weight allowances in favor of the Corvette's.


Here's additional Info and race scheduling for this weekends race.


Road Atlanta - Petit Le Mans Schedule;
https://d2sfpzmw5wlczb.cloudfront.net/images/2018/Petit-Le%20Mans-2018-Schedule-100318-2.pdf

SAT TV Race Coverage ;

10:30 AM - NOON (L) FS1
NOON - 9:30 PM (L) FS2

Full Media Coverage ; https://www.imsa.com/events/2018-motul-petit-le-mans

Petit Le Mans Entry List / Spotters Guide : https://www.imsa.com/sites/default/files/event-weekends/2018/emedit_event_weekend/em_motul_petit_le_mans/sg_18_plm_online_v2_imsa.pdf


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WEC - 6 Hrs of Fuji - TV Coverage

SAT - 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Velocity
SUN - 3:00 AM - 4:30 AM Velocity