TEAM CORVETTE WINS VICTORY AT ROLEX 24

"Anytime you bring in a team of two guys that are as accomplished as the Earnhardts but who have never participated at this level of sport, there's going to be some difficulties..." observed Team Corvette's program manager Doug Fehan . "At the first test at Sebring, I can tell you I was very surprised. These two guys ... are absolutely, totally dedicated to succeeding in this event. They have chosen in these three practice days to forgo some of their NASCAR activities which they would normally participate in to get time in the car. It's been an absolute joy. I'm extremely impressed at their level of dedication. They've done a magnificent job of driving a car that they are not accustomed to. Keep in mind, they have never driven a car that didn't have a center rear view mirror. They are excited about it. I'm very pleased."

"Rolex 24 test has been pretty interesting." said Earnhardt, Jr. "We've got a great group of guys behind me. Everybody has welcomed me and my father into this organization with a lot of enthusiasm and expectations and we want to fulfill those. We spent two days at Sebring testing, trying to get accustomed to the car. The car drives so much more comfortable than what we're used to in our Winston Cup cars. It's hard not to get aggressive with the car. It's quite a different track than any road course that I've ever been on. It's an interesting race . . . trying to change your way of thinking and outlook from what we're use to in Winston Cup where you run as hard as you can for four hours.The whole car all around is different. We got a lot more grip, a lot more downforce. It's very enjoyable to drive, just like driving my Vette down the street. You can go as hard as you want with it. The throttle response is a lot of fun and can be your enemy in the long run. You got to be very careful with the throttle."

Joboth sportscar aces are thrilled with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

in in the action as Grand-Am presents the Rolex 24Hours at Daytona, February 1-4.

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