Magnus Racing Looks to Road America for Return to Form

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 6, 2015) - While the scenic Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is a notorious fan favorite for spectators and television audiences alike, Magnus Racing will head to this weekend’s Continental Tire Road Race Showcase simply looking to forget some of their more recent memories of the venue.
 
“Road America is a track that we always look forward to,” stated Magnus Racing team owner and co-driver John Potter. “The area is great, the fans are amazing, and it’s certainly one of the most classic tracks on the schedule. It’s tough because the Porsche should be strong here, and we’ve definitely shown strong pace, but for some reason misfortune always finds us. With all of that being said, we’ve done a lot of testing this summer and all feel as though we have the pace to be a contender, so we definitely want to capitalize on that. We especially want to deliver for our friends at The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank, who we’re very happy to welcome back.”
 
As a four-mile circuit, the longest of the season, the rolling hills and long straights of Road America always provide for exciting action, with Magnus Racing often at the wrong end of it. In 2011, the team was in strong contention for a possible race victory, leading at certain points only to narrowly miss a podium as the teams ahead played a different fuel strategy. In 2012, Magnus Racing came to the event in a prime position for the point lead of the Rolex GT championship, only for the engine to let go during the closing stages, ending the event early and putting a massive dent in the team’s title hopes. Last year, early contact from behind on a restart would cause significant damage to the No. 44 Porsche, and while the team would manage to finish, it would be several laps down due to time in the paddock for repairs.
 
This year, with the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship’s GTD title effectively out of reach for the team, they have nothing to lose with the No. 44 Flex-Box Porsche 911 GT America. While several guests will be on hand from The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank, taking advantage of the team’s renowned hospitality and behind-the-scenes immersion, the team has their sites firmly set on driving to the front.
 
For Andy Lally, who recently announced he will return to the track during the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series visit in three weeks, the approach of going for wins is a welcome one.
 
“We just want to get results for everyone on this team,” stated Lally. “Everyone’s been putting in a lot of time, and while no one is ever ‘due’ in this sport, we know we have potential for victory if everything can come together properly.”
 
Practice for this weekend’s event will start on Friday, August 7, with the race taking place on Sunday, August 9. Live coverage will be televised via FOX Sports 1 at 3:00 PM ET.