Legendary racers from all disciplines of motorsports converged at Lime Rock Park for the SpeedTour All-Star Race, the place they’re paired with the celebrities of the Trans Am Sequence introduced by Pirelli in a CUBE 3 Structure TA2 Sequence automobile. Scott Pace within the No. 17 Workforce SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro was the quickest in qualifying with a greatest time of 52.657s, claiming the pole for himself and his driving companion, Tristan McKee.
Beginning beside him on the entrance row is Andy Lally within the No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang, who laid down a lap time of 52.845s. Lally is paired with 2023 CUBE 3 Structure TA2 Sequence champion Brent Crews. Their No. 70 automobile was the quickest within the weekend’s solely apply session.
“These CUBE 3 Structure TA2 Sequence vehicles are actually enjoyable,” stated Pace. “Plenty of our younger drivers get to drive these as a part of their improvement, so it’s enjoyable to get in a single and drive it at pace and get a really feel for them. They’re nice vehicles for these youngsters to develop in; it’s an important collection. I’m completely satisfied to have the ability to come out right here and race with Tristan — clearly tremendous younger, one of many new, sizzling up-and-comers. It’s cool to have the ability to get within the automobile and get an actual expertise of what they’re feeling.”
“I’m excited,” stated McKee. “Scott will get to do the primary half and I get to do the final, so hopefully I’m in place and I can keep there. I really feel fairly good about it. I really feel snug in these vehicles and on this observe, so I really feel good.”
SpeedTour CEO Tony Parella provided his ideas on the occasion so far.
“I’m so grateful for all of the All-Stars that got here out,” stated Parella. “When you think about this area, there’s over 8,000 NASCAR begins, nearly 600 sports-car racing begins, 40-plus Formulation 1 begins, IndyCar championships and every thing in between gracing us with their presence. I feel it’s like previous residence week for these guys. They’re having a household reunion, and, you already know, these drivers look a bit older. They’ve obtained a bit extra grey, perhaps a pair extra kilos, however once you have a look at the speeds, they’re nonetheless racers. To convey this platform to the younger up-and-coming drivers which have aspirations to race on the most important levels, it is a good conduit for that, so, for that, I’m grateful. We obtained blessed with good climate. I need the followers to have a ball. Heck, we had an autograph session that lasted over an hour. If we let it, the road would have gone two hours.”
The SpeedTour All-Star Race can be contested Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET. It is going to be broadcast stay on MAVTV and streamed stay right here starting at 12:30 p.m. ET. The All-Stars will take the inexperienced flag for the race, then hand over their TA2 vehicles to the Trans Am professionals following a mid-race competitors break for a driver change.
