From our friends at Saleen Automotive.
Race 1 is in the books. Here are the results:
Pro/Am:
- Matthew Keegan
- Paul Terry
- Johan Schwartz
Young:
- Carter Fartuch
- Austin Riley
- Rico Shlaimoun
Congrats to all of our drivers for an exciting race!
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From our friends at Saleen Automotive.
The first day of racing is done at Road America, congrats to our top qualifiers, Brandon Davis in the pro-am division and Cameron Lawrence in our young division. We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s races! #saleen #saleencup #saleen1
Thanks to Tony Brodzeller for bringing 99-0008 S281, and Mark Mielczarek for bringing 95-0024 S351 by for a visit!
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From our friends at Saleen Automotive
Road America started with a great parade and event and a foggy morning of practice. We’re looking forward to it clearing up as we move through practices this afternoon and qualifying early this evening. Make sure you tune in to the live feed for our two races this weekend at 10:35 CT on Saturday and 4:10 CT on Sunday! https://live.sro-america.com/saleen-cup.
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By: DAVE PANKEW on September 6, 2019
Original Article: TURNOLOGY.COM
Saleen Automotive is continuing to make new roads in their Saleen Cup Racing Series as a one-make “arrive and drive” style of race. We reported on the new series, which is in the second round of the inaugural race season and was held during the SRO Motorsports – Blancpain GT World Challenge America Series at Watkins Glen International. The Labor Day Weekend action saw several race teams campaigning the race version of the 450 hp Saleen 1 turbocharged race car to storm ‘The Glen’ nestled in the rolling hills of upper New York state.
The Saleen Cup Racing Series was intended to be easy to enter and affordable to maintain while retaining a professional-level of racing over the season in the Saleen 1 race car. The series is divided into two classes, the Pro-Am and Young Drivers, both of which foster talent at those levels for those looking to ramp up their racing resume.
For Saleen Cup drivers, there is quite a bit on the line as the winner of each class will get a paid seat in a Saleen GT4 car for the 2020 season. Not many guarantees like that in motorsports since anything can and will happen to change plans for the following season. With the Saleen Cup Racing Series, if you take the title, you’re racing in GT4 the coming season.
At the Watkins Glen race on Sunday, the winner in the Pro-Am Class was Brandon Davis, and Florida-native Hanna Zellers sealed up top spot in Young Drivers class.
Pro-Am Drivers
Young Drivers
“The Saleen Cup Racing Series has served as a development series for both our new Saleen 1 model and our team drivers. Watkins Glen was a proving ground for both,” said Steve Saleen, CEO, and founder of Saleen Automotive about this recent race.
The Saleen Cup Racing Series schedule includes four events for 2019 with two already completed, the upcoming rounds at Road America, Sept. 20-22 and Las Vegas, Oct. 18-20 should be heating up to clinch the championship and that GT4 seat next year.
For more about this series, visit the Saleen Cup website.
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SALEEN CUP SERIES RACES ON AT WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
Drivers in two distinct classes competed in Watkins Glen, August 31 – Sept 1, as part of an “arrive and drive” racing series showcasing the new Saleen 1 sports car
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (September 03, 2019) – Drivers convened at Watkins Glen International over Labor Day weekend for two days of competitive racing in the latest round of the Saleen Cup – a single-make “arrive and drive” racing series hosted by California-based Saleen Automotive.
Designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the new Saleen 1 turbocharged 450 horsepower sports car, the Saleen Cup offers turnkey racing for drivers in two distinct classes – a Pro-Amateur (“Pro-Am”) class for experienced drivers and a “Young Drivers” class, which gives prospective young drivers an opportunity to start a career in professional motorsports.
Brandon Davis of Sonoma, Calif. and Eric Powell of Orlando, Fla. stood atop the podium in the “Pro-Am Drivers” class during races on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1, while Austin Riley of Uxbridge, Ontario Canada and Hanna Zellers of Granger, Ind. took top honors in the “Young Drivers” class.
Watkins Glen Results – Saturday, August 31:
Pro-Am Drivers
Young Drivers
Watkins Glen Results – Sunday, September 1:
Pro-Am Drivers
Young Drivers
The Watkins Glen races are the second of four events in the 2019 Saleen Cup schedule, and which marks the return to motorsports for Saleen Automotive, led by legendary racing driver and high-performance vehicle pioneer Steve Saleen.
“From day one, the Saleen Cup has served as a development series for both our new Saleen 1 model and our team drivers – and Watkins Glen was a proving ground for both,” said Steve Saleen, CEO and founder of Saleen Automotive. “Our drivers and crew worked very hard to make the races here a success, and we’re already looking forward to the next round at Road America later this month.”
The Saleen Cup delivers a professional-quality racing experience, with a grid of fully prepared Saleen 1 Cup Cars featuring Iconic, Contemporary and Saleen racing liveries in bold, designer colorways. Full trackside support and hospitality amenities add to the professional-level racing experience. The Saleen Cup is presented via a partnership with SRO Motorsports Group, and runs concurrently with the Blancpain GT World Challenge America. Trackside tire support for the entire Saleen Cup is provided by series sponsor Continental Tires.
In addition to offering prospective drivers and enthusiasts a turnkey, once-in-a-lifetime racing opportunity, the category champions in the Saleen Cup will each secure a factory seat driving in Saleen’s GT4 entry for the entire 2020 season. The Saleen Cup schedule includes four events in total, including upcoming rounds at Road America (Wis.) Sept. 20-22, and a grand finale event in Las Vegas, Oct. 18-20.
For more information on the Saleen Cup, visit www.SaleenCup.com. For more information on the Saleen 1 model, visit www.Saleen.com, or follow Saleen on social by using on Facebook at Facebook.com/Saleen, or by using @Saleen on Twitter and @Saleen on Instagram.
About Saleen Automotive, Inc.
Saleen is dedicated to transforming the transportation experience. For over 35 years, the California-based automotive manufacturer has redefined driving through high-performing vehicles that combine championship-winning racing pedigree with innovative technology and distinctive styling.
From the first Saleen Mustang in 1984 to the legendary S7 in 2000 and the groundbreaking new Saleen 1, founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for vehicle design and performance engineering on streets and racetracks worldwide. In addition to its distinctive Saleen Signature and Saleen Original vehicle lines, Saleen offers a wide variety of technical parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel for those with a passion for performance. Learn more at www.saleen.com.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Saleen PR – Collin Whitley
cwhitley@Saleen.com
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R3 Motorsports
Published on Sep 2, 2019
Join the only professional “Arrive and Drive” series in North America by a manufacturer.
INCLUDED IN ENTRY:
-A DEDICATED CAR FOR EVERY COMPETITOR WHO CAN PICK HIS/HER LIVERY (FIRST COME BASIS)
-PRE SEASON TEST AND COACHING SESSION
-THREE SETS OF RACING STICKER TIRES PER WEEKEND
-DEDICATED LEAD ENGINEER AND MECHANIC
-ALL HOSPITALITY AMENITIES
ABOUT THE SALEEN 1 CUP CAR
-Advanced Light Weight Aluminum/4130 Chromoly
-Composite Bodywork (Carbon Fire)
-Saleen 4 Cyclinder in line, 2.2 Liter Turbo Engine, 450 HP
-6 Speed Sequential Transmission with Paddle Shifter
-Adjustable Racing Suspention
-Racing Breaks: FRONT 15″,, 6 Pistons, REAR 14″, 4 Pistons
-Continental Racing Tires
-Competition AERO package designed by CFD and wind tunnel tested.
-Choice of Iconic graphics
-All FIA standard safety equipment.
R3 Motorsports website:
https://www.r3motorsport.com/saleen-cup/
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From our friends at Saleen Automotive.
We had a wonderful weekend in Watkins Glen. Thank you to all of the owners who came by “the compound,” and to everyone who contributed to making things happen.
For those that would like to know, the Vista Blue vehicle belongs to Eric Seaman and it’s a 2006 S281 3-Valve, with a glass roof. While the Laser Red convertible belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Russell and Marie Bauman, it’s a 1997 S281 powered by a 4.6l with and 5-speed manual transmission.
Thank once more to all of the crew, visitors, and drivers!
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From our friends at Saleen Automotive.
Race two is in the books! Congratulations to:
Pro-Am DriversFirst — Brandon Davis (Car #14)
Second — Paul Terry (Car #4)
Third — Johan Schwartz – (Car #6)————————————————
Young Drivers
First — Hanna Zellers (Car #71)
Second — Austin Riley (Car #12)
Third — Cameron Lawrence – (Car #19)
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From our friends at Saleen Automotive.
Race two is about to start! Watch it live here: https://live.sro-america.com/saleen-cup.
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From our friends at Saleen Automotive.
Congratulations to the winners of Race 1!
Pro-Am Driver: P1: Eric Powell, P2: Martina Kwan, and P3: Bryce Miller. Young: P1: Austin Riley, P2: Carter Fartuch, and P3: Cameron Lawrence
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