LEXINGTON, OH - The first of three busy August races of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron begins this weekend at the classic American racetrack, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, when Team Falken once again takes on its GT competitors.
"We've done our homework, know this track well and are as prepared as we can be," declared Rod Everett, Falken team manager. The performance tire company continues to develop its Porsche 911 GT3 RSR with Porsche Works and Falken team driver Wolf Henzler, and his partner, team driver Bryan Sellers.
At Mid-Ohio, the Porsche will compete on specially prepared Falken Azenis RT Slicks and race against both Le Mans Prototypes and the crowded GT field during the 2-hour, 45-minute event on Saturday, August 7. Mid-Ohio has always been a demanding road course with its multiple elevations and high speed straightaways that turn into tight corners. Qualifying is set for Friday, August 6, as ALMS shares the spotlight with the Indy Racing League, which races on Sunday.
"It's important to our company to be racing in ALMS and waving our corporate colors," stated Andrew Hoit, Director of Marketing, Falken Tire. "We are looking forward to a great weekend, enjoying the hospitality of a wonderful track, having our Spokesmodels mingle with the crowd, handing out Falken swag, and moving up the results ladder."
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course characteristically marks the start of the ALMS' championship run. The venue is the first of three races in a four-week span, which take the teams to Road America and then into Canada to Mosport, and culminating in the season finale, Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, September 29-October 2.
Falken Tire Corporation, based in Fontana, California, was introduced to the North American market in 1985. Falken focuses on UHP (Ultra High Performance) products and utilizes pro drifting and American LeMans race programs to further develop, improve and market passenger vehicle products for worldwide distribution. For more information, visit Falken Tire's revised website at www.falkentire.com, as well as its new enthusiast site at www.wegetyougoing.com.
