September 27, 2010 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – As it turns out, Magnus Racing’s end-of-season celebration came a bit early. After contesting the entire GRAND-AM Rolex Sportscar Series, the team will complete its inaugural season at this weekend’s Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda 2 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, the final event of the American Le Mans Series.
The familiar green Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup – which will be No. 77 on this weekend – will contest in the GTC category at the ten hour / 1000 mile contest on Road Atlanta’s 2.54-mile, 12 turn road course – which is recognized as one of the world’s greatest road courses. The team makeup will be slightly different than it has been throughout the season as Potter’s regular co-driver, Craig Stanton, had a previous commitment for Petit Le Mans. As such, Potter has recruited Georgia-based drivers Ryan Eversley and Andrew Davis to join Magnus Racing for the endurance contest.
“I’m very excited about ending our first season at Petit Le Mans, which has become one of the greatest endurance races in the world – especially after we started at another great endurance race, the Rolex 24 at Daytona,” said Potter. “We are disappointed that Craig couldn’t join us for this race, but I’m glad that Ryan and Andrew – two drivers with plenty of experience at the track – will race with us. The longer races have suited us this season, and I think we will be in the hunt for a podium this weekend.”
Davis spent his season competing against Magnus Racing in the Rolex Sports Car Series, and scored a victory at the season finale at Miller Motorsports Park. Davis has also raced extensively in the ALMS in LMP2, GT1 and GT2, with a highlight being his second place at the 2001 Petit Le Mans.
"I am very excited to join Magnus Racing for this event,” said Davis. “John Potter has done an excellent job of assembling this team, so it is no surprise that they have been gaining momentum throughout the 2010 season. The addition of this grueling event to the team schedule really shows his commitment to motor sport. This squad knows a thing or two about endurance racing, and I am confident that we have the combination of drivers, engineering, and technical support to finish up front. For me personally, Petit LeMans is a special event since Road Atlanta is home track. So, I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this race once again."
Eversley spent his 2010 contesting the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series, but has enjoyed success at Petit Le Mans when he finished second in the LMP2 class in 2004. Eversley also scored a victory in the World Challenge Touring Class at Mid Ohio this season.
“I’ve known John and the guys at Magnus Racing for a while, and I know they are a great team who takes racing seriously but always have fun,” said Eversley. “So I am really happy to be getting in the team’s Porsche, and considering it is at my home track and a track I have instructed at for seven years. We have a team that can do really well and I can’t wait for Saturday.”
Qualifying for Petit Le Mans will be shown live on Speed.com on Friday at 3:10 PM ET, and can be seen at stream.speedtv.com. The live broadcast of Petit Le Mans will begin on Saturday, October 2nd, beginning at 11:00 AM ET and ending at 9:30 PM ET.
Fans of Magnus Racing can stay up to date on the team’s progress throughout the weekend on the team’s website (magnusracing.com) and via twitter (@magnusracing).
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