Intersport Racing's Podium Run Thwarted by Late-Race Spin
John Thawley
Photo by John Thawley Long Beach, Calif. – Intersport Racing fought cool weather conditions and overcame a late-race spin to finish fourth in the LMP1 category in Saturday's Tequlia Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach. The No. 37 Very Berry Exotics Lola B06/10 AER of Jon and Clint Field ran as high as eighth overall before dropping back after a sequence of pit stops and a late-race spin on cold tires.
Jon Field, who qualified the car 11th overall on Friday, moved up to eighth in the opening laps before over braking into Turn 1 on a restart while on cold tires. Luckily, the veteran driver avoided hitting other cars and only lost a few seconds on the track.
From St. Pete To Long Beach.. Intersport Racing Knows The Streets... IT'S ON!
Photo by John Thawley St. Petersburg, Florida- The demanding streets of the American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg reached out and derailed a promising day for the E85 fueled Intersport Racing No. 37 Very Berry Exotics AER-powered Lola B06/10. Approximately 45 minutes into the one hour and 55 minute race, running at a podium pace, team driver Jon Field made heavy contact with the turn four barrier. The impact damaged the left front of the Lola B06/10 beyond repair.
Field started the car and ran as high as fifth during the event, working his way forward from a 10th place starting spot. In the opening laps Field finessed his way through traffic and past the Audi R10 of Frank Biele. He went on to hold a comfortable margin for many tours of the circuit.
Intersport Racing Takes Third Spot On LMP1 Podium at 56th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring
Photo by John Thawley Sebring, Florida- Intersport Racing took the No. 37 E85 fueled AER-powered Lola B06/10 to the third step on the LMP1 podium in Saturday's 56th running of the American Le Mans Series Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Florida Fresh. The team persevered through minor gremlins enroute to capturing third in class behind the diesel powered R10s of Audi and the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP V-12 diesel.
Due to the efforts of Brian Alder and the Intersport crew, who made quick work of a nagging fuel filter issue during the grueling 12 hours, the team started the 2008 season on a high note.
"It's a great way to start the season," said driver Jon Field. "Thanks to our friends at AER, Lola and Dunlop. Now it's off to St. Pete and we'll look to do it all over again."