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KENDA
sponsored racer Jeff Courtney continues to climb #99 finishes
6th at Mid-Ohio (2009-08-17) |
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Jimmy
Yang, President of Kenda USA and Jeff Courtney |
Lexington, Ohio（August 9,2009）–Jeff Courtney, driver of the
No. 99 KENDA Tires/Woodhouse Performance/Dodge Viper Competition
Coupe locks in his season's best finish this weekend in round
seven of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship.
After a strong start, Courtney felt the heat from behind as
defending champion Randy Pobst moved through the field from
his last place start position. "I had a good multi-lap
battle with Pobst, in the tight part of the track he just wore
me and the rear tires of my Dodge Viper out as that all-wheel
drive Volvo can come off those corners so strong. I could stretch
out on him on the straight-aways, but in those tight areas he
had the advantage," said Courtney. "I felt good about
our finish as the team received the top two finishing positions
of the six Vipers entered at Mid-Ohio."
The August heat and humidity didn't dampen the record crowd
that turned out in support of their favorite teams. KENDA customers,
employees, family and friends were in attendance at the Mid-Ohio
race as KENDA Tires rolled out the red carpet in support. Only
a couple hours away from the North American Kenda office, about
100 guests in attendance at the race track, all cheering Courtney
to his second highest finish of the year. "It was great
to see so many people out there, it was especially important
for me to see so many of the KENDA faces again. I would just
like to thank KENDA again for all their support on and off the
track," said Courtney. For a full recap, check out www.jeffcourtneyracing.com.
Also, Racing Roundup makes the most of every opportunity to
support local tracks and highlight local drivers. Check out
Racing Roundup at www.racingroundup.net.
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