2014 Grand Am/ALMS Merger Race Schedule
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2014 Grand Am/ALMS Merger Race Schedule
2014 Grand Am/ALMS Merger Race Schedule
Hello All,
Just wanted to post up the following; During the Detroit Grand Prix, the new ALMS/Grand Am chief briefed the Corvette Corral attendees on the ALMS/Grand Am merger known as United SportsCar Racing. The briefing went on to explain some of the benefits of the merger and the resources that NASCAR brings to the table that will make the series strong, (NASCAR Grand Am connection).
During the “”Q&A” session we learned that there will be 10-12 race schedule and these race venues will be in “Key Markets” which were yet to be announced with the exception that California was consider a . “Key Market” for sports car sales.
2014 United SportsCar Racing Schedule
Since the Detroit Grand Prix race dates are in the month of June, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans race is also the month of June, any thoughts that sports car racing returning to Belle Isle in Detroit for 2014 would be very slim in my view. It is simply a matter of logistics. Having race cars/teams at Le Mans and Detroit during June would be hard to justify the $$$$ spent. (no C7R’s lapping Belle Isle in 2014 as they will be in France)!
Looking forward to the 2014 race schedule of 10-12 races, we know some races have already been confirmed at the DGP Corvette Corral briefing due to Global viewership (Televising) the below four races.
JAN> 24 hours of Daytona January 25-26, 2014
MAR> 12 Hours Of Sebring
JUN> 24 Hours Le Mans
OCT> Petit Le Mans
Doing the math of race schedule of 10-12 races, there are 6 to 8 possible venue dates. As California is considered a. “Key Market” for sports car sales, I would not be surprised to see Long Beach and Monterey on the 2014 schedule. OK, so now we are down to 4 to 6 possible venue dates.
Now looking forward to 2014, my venue picks are based on a 10 race schedule and here are my picks;
JAN> 24 hours of Daytona
MAR> 12 Hours Of Sebring
APR> Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit
MAY> Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, Calif.
JUN> 24 Hours Le Mans France
JUL> Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy
AUG> Grand Prix of Baltimore Circuit - Baltimore, Md
AUG> Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
SEP> Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
OCT> Petit Le Mans
Now I would not consider myself as the “sharpest knife in the kitchen” therefore, it would be most interesting for the Forum to post up their picks for the 2014 racing schedule.
Looking forward to the posts!
Cheers,
Kevin
Hello All,
Just wanted to post up the following; During the Detroit Grand Prix, the new ALMS/Grand Am chief briefed the Corvette Corral attendees on the ALMS/Grand Am merger known as United SportsCar Racing. The briefing went on to explain some of the benefits of the merger and the resources that NASCAR brings to the table that will make the series strong, (NASCAR Grand Am connection).
During the “”Q&A” session we learned that there will be 10-12 race schedule and these race venues will be in “Key Markets” which were yet to be announced with the exception that California was consider a . “Key Market” for sports car sales.
2014 United SportsCar Racing Schedule
Since the Detroit Grand Prix race dates are in the month of June, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans race is also the month of June, any thoughts that sports car racing returning to Belle Isle in Detroit for 2014 would be very slim in my view. It is simply a matter of logistics. Having race cars/teams at Le Mans and Detroit during June would be hard to justify the $$$$ spent. (no C7R’s lapping Belle Isle in 2014 as they will be in France)!
Looking forward to the 2014 race schedule of 10-12 races, we know some races have already been confirmed at the DGP Corvette Corral briefing due to Global viewership (Televising) the below four races.
JAN> 24 hours of Daytona January 25-26, 2014
MAR> 12 Hours Of Sebring
JUN> 24 Hours Le Mans
OCT> Petit Le Mans
Doing the math of race schedule of 10-12 races, there are 6 to 8 possible venue dates. As California is considered a. “Key Market” for sports car sales, I would not be surprised to see Long Beach and Monterey on the 2014 schedule. OK, so now we are down to 4 to 6 possible venue dates.
Now looking forward to 2014, my venue picks are based on a 10 race schedule and here are my picks;
JAN> 24 hours of Daytona
MAR> 12 Hours Of Sebring
APR> Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit
MAY> Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, Calif.
JUN> 24 Hours Le Mans France
JUL> Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy
AUG> Grand Prix of Baltimore Circuit - Baltimore, Md
AUG> Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
SEP> Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
OCT> Petit Le Mans
Now I would not consider myself as the “sharpest knife in the kitchen” therefore, it would be most interesting for the Forum to post up their picks for the 2014 racing schedule.
Looking forward to the posts!
Cheers,
Kevin
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I suspect the Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen event at the end of June will be on the schedule. GrandAm has been running there since its inception and the track is owned by International Speedway Corp which as you know is owned by the France family. I don't see them doing anything to take a major race away from their track.
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I suspect the Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen event at the end of June will be on the schedule. GrandAm has been running there since its inception and the track is owned by International Speedway Corp which as you know is owned by the France family. I don't see them doing anything to take a major race away from their track.
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Other than Daytona and Indy, looks like a typical ALMS schedule. Thought there would be a better mix of both schedules.
However I do not at all care for the Glenn short course. Would rather see them on the full thing.
However I do not at all care for the Glenn short course. Would rather see them on the full thing.
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You might see a third race in California at Sonoma Raceway (Infineon, Sears Point). This is a NASCAR owner track also.ALMS was there until 2004 or 2005.
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I hope they do away with Lime Rock on the ALMS schedule. Do away with Barber, Belle Isle, Kansas, and Mid Ohio on Grand Am.
Keep Daytona, Sebring, The Glen, Baltimore, Circuit Americas, Leguna Seca, and Petit.
So that is 7 races that are in my opinion a definite and they said around 10, but they have Le Mans in June.
I will say that the first race at Daytona is going to be weird, seeing DP's with LMP's and different GT categories. I wonder if the top ALMS GT cars can outpace or compete with the DP's.
Keep Daytona, Sebring, The Glen, Baltimore, Circuit Americas, Leguna Seca, and Petit.
So that is 7 races that are in my opinion a definite and they said around 10, but they have Le Mans in June.
I will say that the first race at Daytona is going to be weird, seeing DP's with LMP's and different GT categories. I wonder if the top ALMS GT cars can outpace or compete with the DP's.
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GRAND-AM / AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
AUGUST 8-11
The newly formed GRAND-AM / ALMS Series takes over Road America's 4-mile circuit for what will be the most incredible weekend of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race on Saturday, Aug. 10, with ALMS presented by Tequila Patron race on Sunday. Fan activities include an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals, and Tour de RA bike event.
https://www.roadamerica.com/Races/Ra...ion.asp?id=245
AUGUST 8-11
The newly formed GRAND-AM / ALMS Series takes over Road America's 4-mile circuit for what will be the most incredible weekend of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race on Saturday, Aug. 10, with ALMS presented by Tequila Patron race on Sunday. Fan activities include an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals, and Tour de RA bike event.
https://www.roadamerica.com/Races/Ra...ion.asp?id=245
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Currently Grand Am runs the long course unless they are there for the NASCAR weekend.
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I dont see them going back to Baltimore
and there will be a lot of pissed off people if a place like a roval at KC gets a race and a place like Road America gets taken off the schedule.
and there will be a lot of pissed off people if a place like a roval at KC gets a race and a place like Road America gets taken off the schedule.
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GRAND-AM / AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
AUGUST 8-11
The newly formed GRAND-AM / ALMS Series takes over Road America's 4-mile circuit for what will be the most incredible weekend of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race on Saturday, Aug. 10, with ALMS presented by Tequila Patron race on Sunday. Fan activities include an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals, and Tour de RA bike event.
https://www.roadamerica.com/Races/Ra...ion.asp?id=245
AUGUST 8-11
The newly formed GRAND-AM / ALMS Series takes over Road America's 4-mile circuit for what will be the most incredible weekend of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race on Saturday, Aug. 10, with ALMS presented by Tequila Patron race on Sunday. Fan activities include an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals, and Tour de RA bike event.
https://www.roadamerica.com/Races/Ra...ion.asp?id=245
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I suspect the Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen event at the end of June will be on the schedule. GrandAm has been running there since its inception and the track is owned by International Speedway Corp which as you know is owned by the France family. I don't see them doing anything to take a major race away from their track.
Bill
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