Scott Tucker will attempt to generate history this weekend behind the wheel of a Porsche in the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America. If he pulls it well, Tucker could be a part of an exclusive collection of motorists who've earned about three consecutive national championship titles at the Runoffs, about the most legitimate races in America.
Tucker has a knack for creating history. His rising star must have had a turbo engine itself-since his original professional race in '06 at Forty four years old, he has announced himself as being an best, top-flight driver in 5 various unique series in just merely five years. He was the very first American to be allowed to drive one of Audi's R10 prototypes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010. He won his class in his very first appearance in the American Le Mans Series, and in early 2011, he documented his 50th career win, a number that has fairly quickly got to Fifty nine since. Not too long ago, Tucker snagged a pair of back-to-back American Le Mans Series championships immediately following his fourth LMP2 success last weekend at the Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.
After winning two previous national championships at the SCCA Runoffs in a Ferrari 430 Challenge car in the T1 category, Tucker has opted for a Porsche 996 twin-turbo for Friday morning's quick, 13-lap, 40-minute race at Road America. Tucker began preparing for the appearance a few months ago by purchasing the 500-plus horsepower Porsche. Tucker's team, Level 5 Motorsports, joined up with forces with Kelly Moss Motorsports to transform the Porsche into an SCCA STO class competitor. KMM's Jeff Stone led the project, including quite a few tests runs with Porsche factory motorist Patrick Long.
Tucker has already completed being qualified with the extreme all new Porsche, and it's clear the automobile would be a contender. Tucker's very best lap was 2:16.462, which will clocks in as the best entire time among the STO class field, earning Tucker the pole position for Friday's competition.
"For me, personally, winning my third consecutive national championship would be an incredible achievement," Tucker said. "I've worked hard for it, but it's extremely difficult. All you can do is prepare the best way you know how and do your best on the track, and then you'll just see where the chips fall at the checkered flag."
Tucker has already taken part in four SCCA functions this year with the 430 Challenge car, at Sebring International Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. After that, he decided to start on the Porsche project. Project Manager Ed Zabinski says the choice has shown to be a sensible one. "We really tried to bring all of the best guys in the program," Zabinski pointed out. "I'm happy with the way it turned out. It's developed into a reliable car, and I think we're looking pretty good." Zabinski is also an entrant for the Microsoft Office-sponsored car.
Victory in the SCCA Runoffs would improve the entire remarkable season Tucker and his Level 5 team have already experienced. Sandwiched between 2 vital ALMS contests, the SCCA is a distinct set of wheels, but a victory would enhance an already exhilarating couple weeks for the Level 5 team. The Runoffs will crown the Sports Car Club of America's Club Racing National Championships this weekend for the 48th year in a row. Road America's historic 4-mile course provides the backdrop for the race considered the "Olympics" of motorsports.
Tucker has a knack for creating history. His rising star must have had a turbo engine itself-since his original professional race in '06 at Forty four years old, he has announced himself as being an best, top-flight driver in 5 various unique series in just merely five years. He was the very first American to be allowed to drive one of Audi's R10 prototypes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010. He won his class in his very first appearance in the American Le Mans Series, and in early 2011, he documented his 50th career win, a number that has fairly quickly got to Fifty nine since. Not too long ago, Tucker snagged a pair of back-to-back American Le Mans Series championships immediately following his fourth LMP2 success last weekend at the Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.
After winning two previous national championships at the SCCA Runoffs in a Ferrari 430 Challenge car in the T1 category, Tucker has opted for a Porsche 996 twin-turbo for Friday morning's quick, 13-lap, 40-minute race at Road America. Tucker began preparing for the appearance a few months ago by purchasing the 500-plus horsepower Porsche. Tucker's team, Level 5 Motorsports, joined up with forces with Kelly Moss Motorsports to transform the Porsche into an SCCA STO class competitor. KMM's Jeff Stone led the project, including quite a few tests runs with Porsche factory motorist Patrick Long.
Tucker has already completed being qualified with the extreme all new Porsche, and it's clear the automobile would be a contender. Tucker's very best lap was 2:16.462, which will clocks in as the best entire time among the STO class field, earning Tucker the pole position for Friday's competition.
"For me, personally, winning my third consecutive national championship would be an incredible achievement," Tucker said. "I've worked hard for it, but it's extremely difficult. All you can do is prepare the best way you know how and do your best on the track, and then you'll just see where the chips fall at the checkered flag."
Tucker has already taken part in four SCCA functions this year with the 430 Challenge car, at Sebring International Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. After that, he decided to start on the Porsche project. Project Manager Ed Zabinski says the choice has shown to be a sensible one. "We really tried to bring all of the best guys in the program," Zabinski pointed out. "I'm happy with the way it turned out. It's developed into a reliable car, and I think we're looking pretty good." Zabinski is also an entrant for the Microsoft Office-sponsored car.
Victory in the SCCA Runoffs would improve the entire remarkable season Tucker and his Level 5 team have already experienced. Sandwiched between 2 vital ALMS contests, the SCCA is a distinct set of wheels, but a victory would enhance an already exhilarating couple weeks for the Level 5 team. The Runoffs will crown the Sports Car Club of America's Club Racing National Championships this weekend for the 48th year in a row. Road America's historic 4-mile course provides the backdrop for the race considered the "Olympics" of motorsports.
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