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Photo: # 4, 74, 3, 63 - 2014, C7.R 002, USCR GTLM, LMGTE-Pro, (# 3 after CoTA), Corvette Racing, Pratt & Miller, Gavin, Milner, Pagenaud, Magnussen, Garcia. Sold to Team Larbre. # 50 WEC GTE-Am 2015, 2016. Slated for Le Mans only in 2017.
Photo: # 5 - 2015, USCR C7 DP Coyote, Action Express, Mustang Sampling sponsorship Daytona forward, Joao Barboza, Christian Fittipaldi, Sebastian Bourdais. Retired after 2016 with rule change to DPi.
# 7 - 2014, TA Foametix, Claudio Burtin introduced Nov 2017 Trans Am finale at Daytona. Sponsored by Go-Share in 2016.
Photo: # 10 - 2015, USCR C7 DP Dallara, Wayne Taylor, Minolta, Jordan Taylor, Ricky Taylor, Max Angelelli. Retired after 2016. New DPi rules for 2017. 1 sold, 1 on consignment w/Hudson Historics Gordon Eggleston.
Photo: # 31 - 2015, USCR C7 DP Coyote, Whelen, Eric Curran, Dane Cameron, Max Papis. Retired after 2016 season finale at Road Atlanta. Sold to John & Paul Reisman. Vintage raced SVRA.
Photo: # 65, 4, 64 - 2014, C7.R 001 (formerly display), WEC LMGTE-Pro, USCR GTLM, LMGTE-Pro (# 4 after CoTA), Taylor, Gavin, Milner. # 57 sold/leased to team AAI. Raced WEC Le Mans GTE Am class. Johnny O'connell lead driver.
Photo: # 90 - 2015, USCR C7 DP Dallara, Spirit of Daytona, Visit Florida, Michael Westbrook, Michael Valiente, Mike Rockenfeller. 2016 Marc Goosens, Ryan Diazel. Retired Oct 2016 after Road Atlanta finale.
# 77 - 2016, 2017 ADAC GT – Daniel Keiwitz, Jules Gounon
Race Numbers: 77
Drivers: Daniel Keiwitz, Jules Gounon
Owner: Callaway Competition, Leingarten, GERMANY (2016, 2017); USA collector (2018)
Race Series: ADAC GT Masters (GER)
VIN (Chassis #) C7 GT3-R 003
Colors and Team Sponsors: Original black carbon fiber, White with blue (Valvoline, Roller)
Race History: Results compiled by Wayne Ellwood
2016, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r6ncUerkzvjxfn1mo6Twz5nGDovVqtaB2QdvmyWCgYE/edit#gid=0
2017
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ro9IUWq2tmJQ6Pd8d0QlOsiC9hMaGbb68v3OcsdWr0w/edit?usp=sharing
The C7 Corvette GT3 R was unveiled in October 2015 at Hockenheim before the final race of the ADAC GT season. The body by Canadian Paul Deutschman, longtime designer for Callaway, is inspired by the GTM cars. The aggressive aerodynamic kit consists of heavily modified bumpers, fenders, side sills, and a massive rear wing, significantly bigger than the one on the Pratt & Miller IMSA C7.R. The carbon-fiber diffuser and the vented rear fenders round out the aero package.
In 2016 the # 77 Valvoline/Roller driven by former champion Daniel Keilwitz and Jules Gounon, a talented young Frenchman, won three of 6 races and was contending for the championship heading into the finale at Hockenheim. A tangle with an Audi put Gounon into the wall ending their hopes. In 2017 they were outright winners.
C7 GT3-R Chassis numbers & drivers
# 69 - 2016 ADAC GT – Patrick Assenheimer, Dominik Schwager
# 26 - 2018 PWC – Daniel Keilwitz, Eric Curran
Race Numbers: 69, 26
Drivers: 2016 Patrick Assenheimer, Dominik Schwager; 2018 Daniel Keilwitz, Eric Curran
Owners: Callaway Competition, Leingarten, GERMANY (2015, 2017); Jon Kyle FL USA (2018)
Race Series: ADAC GT Masters (GER), Pirelli World Challenge, PWC (USA)
VIN (Chassis #) C7 GT3-R 002
Colors and Team Sponsors: Original black carbon fiber, Dark green with yellow & white accents (Auto Arena) Grey, silver, red & blue (Callaway Cars USA)
Race History: Results compiled by Wayne Ellwood
2016, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r6ncUerkzvjxfn1mo6Twz5nGDovVqtaB2QdvmyWCgYE/edit#gid=0
2018
https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=adac-gt%202018%207.%20hockenheim
Web site Reference:
http://www.corvettemotorsport.com
http://www.registryofcorvetteracecars.com
Designed for Callaway by Paul Deutchman, built to FIA GT3 specs, introduced Oct 2015. Rented to Patrick Assenheimer part of family owned chain of Auto Arena Mercedes Dealerships. Sold to Jon Kyle, USA to race in Pirelli World Challenge Series, driven by Daniel Keilwitz. Shipped to and graphics wrapped at Callaway CA. Tested at Sebring, raced at St. Pete. Terminal engine failure at CoTA. Withdrawn for balance of season after sponsorship failed to materialize. # 26 Shrink-wrapped video
# 31 - 2016 ADAC GT – Eric Curran, Boris Said
# 1 - 2018 ADAC GT – Daniel Keilwitz, Marvin Kirchoffer
Year: 2015
Race Numbers: 31, 1
Drivers: 2016, Eric Curran, Boris Said; 2018, Daniel Keilwitz, Marvin Kirchhoffer
Owners: Callaway Competition, Leingarten, GERMANY (2015, 2018), Whelen Engineering (2016 -17)
Race Series: ADAC GT Masters (GER)
VIN (Chassis #) C7 GT3-R 001
Colors and Team Sponsors: Original black carbon fiber, White and red (Whelen Engineering), White with blue (Valvoline, Roller)
Race History compiled by Wayne Ellwood
2016, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r6ncUerkzvjxfn1mo6Twz5nGDovVqtaB2QdvmyWCgYE/edit#gid=0
2018, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14PDWfdd8zfo8jpzxBR9JMqYev6RaK4XBHMimvSRQ30g/edit#gid=0
Web site Reference:
http://www.corvettemotorsport.com
http://www.registryofcorvetteracecars.com
Designed for Callaway by Paul Deutchman, built to FIA GT3 specs, introduced Oct 2015. Ran selected races in 2016 when Whelen drivers Eric Curran & Boris Said were available. Re-numbered in 2018 and ran full series by Callaway team driven by Daniel Keilwitz & Marvin Kirchhoffer.
Pratt & Miller built 2 new C7.R GTLM/GTE PRO cars to race in 2016. One notable upgrade is extended front splitter, winglets and extended diffuser and rear wing allowed by IMSA for BOP. Another is added safety features including roof escape hatch and enhanced warning system for approaching cars.
The team had a milestone year winning driver’s, team and manufacturer’s championships. Chassis 004 (# 4 Gavin & Milner) won 3 times and Chassis 005 (# 3 Magnussen & Garcia) won once. In memorable races, # 4 & # 3 finished neck and neck 1-2 at Daytona, # 3 notched the team’s 100th win at Lime Rock and # 4 Milner miraculously came from 5th to first on the final lap at Road America.
Video Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RVYJQWGAZM
Car Details (link)
Pratt & Miller built 2 new C7.R GTLM/GTE PRO cars to race in 2016. One notable upgrade is extended front splitter, winglets and extended diffuser and rear wing allowed by IMSA for BOP. Another is added safety features including roof escape hatch and enhanced warning system for approaching cars.
The team had a milestone year winning driver’s, team and manufacturer’s championships. Chassis 004 (# 4 Gavin & Milner) won 3 times and Chassis 005 (# 3 Magnussen & Garcia) won once. In memorable races, # 4 & # 3 finished neck and neck 1-2 at Daytona, # 3 notched the team’s 100th win at Lime Rock and # 4 Milner miraculously came from 5th to first on the final lap at Road America.
Video Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RVYJQWGAZM
Car Details (link)
Believed to be C6 previously raced and re-bodied by veteran racer Henry Gilbert, Mirimar FL. Trans Am finally seems to have arrived at a set of rules for cars to make them relatively simple, reliable and relatively inexpensive to run. In the TA class, high horsepower and limited aero put the emphasis on the driver. Details (link)
A C6 supplied and re-bodied by Derhaag Racing for Mickey Wright, Clearwater FL. Trans Am finally seems to have arrived at a set of rules for cars to make them relatively simple, reliable and relatively inexpensive to run. In the TA class, high horsepower and limited aero put the emphasis on the driver. Details (link)
Believed to be C6 previously raced and re-bodied by Richard Grant, Germantown TN. Trans Am finally seems to have arrived at a set of rules for cars to make them relatively simple, reliable and relatively inexpensive to run. In the TA class, high horsepower and limited aero put the emphasis on the driver. Details (link)
Car built in 2016 to TA specs by Tony Ave Racing for Vinnny Alegretta, Hampton Bays NY.
C6 built to TA specs by Tony Ave Racing. Acquired in 2013, # 75 raced and re-bodied for 2016 season by Chas Wicht, Big Pine Key FL. Re-purchased by Tony Ave Racing and rented to Tomy Drissi for full 2017 season. Re-numbered # 8. Carries advertising promoting Hollywood movie Ghost in the Shell.
Appeared in SCCA Club racing in the mid-west. Built by Dave Reuhlow to GT1 (Trans Am) specs. Trans Am finally seems to have arrived at a set of rules for cars to make them relatively simple, reliable and relatively inexpensive to run. In the TA class, high horsepower and limited aero put the emphasis on the driver. Details (link)
Car built by Phoenix Performance Inc to race in SCCA Club Racing T1. Firm is headed by racer/tuner Joe Aquilante, leading resource since 1999 for Corvettes built to race in SCCA T1, T2 and GT2 classes. Under the tutelage of his dad, Andrew Aquilante, learned early how to construct and drive Corvettes, Mustangs, Suburu and other marques at their large shop outside of Philadelphia PA. SCCA Annual Runoffs is goal of most clientele.
Andrew Aquilante has won several national championships. The SCCA requires all cars that race in the Touring class to be virtually stock (performance option Z51 for Corvettes) as they left the factory. The only modifications permitted are for safety such as roll cage, interior, fuel cell, fire suppression, etc. Phoenix has gained a reputation nonetheless for car set up, handling and maintenance within the envelope of these rules. Many of their cars sport a distinctive livery. Link to specs for T1 Corvettes.
New life upon conversion to GT2 for 2019 Runoffs winner at VIR.
Built by Blaise Csida BC Racecars CN. First appeared March 2017 Trans am at Sebring.
C6 Rocketsports chassis re-bodied C7 for 2017 racing season. Built to current TA specs posted on www.gotransam.com. Maintained by Ruman Racing. Primary sponsor McNichols Companies. 2 time repeat champion 2015, 2016. More details found in C6 database.
Built 2015
Owner David Pintaric
Team Kryderacing
Driver David Pintaric
Color Red/White/Blue American Flag motif
Sponsors NA
Chassis C7 Tube Frame Chassis TAR0014 built by Tony Ave, C7 Carbon Fiber Bodywork by Derhaag Motorsports
Engine Chevrolet 350 cu in SC2 overhead cam, carbureted naturally aspirated
Driveline Front Engine/Rear Wheel drive, live rear axle, Xtrac 5 speed sequential
Suspension Coil-over springs/shocks front & rear
Brakes 6 Piston, Steel Rotor, Ceramic Composite Pads
Wheels BBS F 12 x 16; R 13 x 16
Tires Hoosier Tires Hoosier F 12 x 16; R 13 x 16
Weight 3180 lbs
Notes: Introduced Aug 16, 2014 at Mid-Ohio.
RE-bodied with ACP Caddy mid-2016. C7 body sold to, installed by Ruman Racing # 23 starting with 2017 season.
# 37 - 2018 Blancpain GT Asia, Shinji Takei, Yuta Kamimura, Yuichi Mikasa
Race number # 13
Drivers: Shinji Takei, Yuta Kamimura, Yuichi Mikasa 2018
Owner: Bingo Sports, Shinji Takei.
Race Series: Blancpain Asia GT
VIN (Chassis #) C7 GT3-R 005
Colors and Team Sponsors: Purple & White, yellow accents, Fujimaki, Bulgari
Race History 2018 Eighth in class at Sazuka, Japan
Web site Reference:
http://www.corvettemotorsport.com
http://www.registryofcorvetteracecars.com
Built in 2018, C7 GT3-R 005 is the first customer car destined to race in Japan. It was ordered by Shinji Takei, principal of Bingo Sports. His other businesses include hotels and a dealership of exotic and luxury cars. Ernst Wehr from Leingarten was on hand for testing at the Suzuka Circuit on Aug 17. It finished 8th in class in the 10 hour race on Aug 26. Other drivers are Yuta Kamimura and Yuichi Mikasa.
# 13 - 2017 ADAC-GT Sven Barth, Max Hacklander
# 13 - 2018 ADAC-GT Sven Barth, Claudia Huertgen
Race number # 13
Drivers: Sven Barth, Maximillian Hacklander 2017; Sven Barth, Claudia Huertgen 2018
Owner: RWT Team Gerd Beisel ITK Engineering.
Race Series: ADAC GT Masters (GER)
VIN (Chassis #) C7 GT3-R 004
Colors and Team Sponsors: Original black carbon fiber, White and blue (ITK Engineering)
Race History: Results compiled by Wayne Ellwood
2017
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ro9IUWq2tmJQ6Pd8d0QlOsiC9hMaGbb68v3OcsdWr0w/edit?usp=sharing
2018, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14PDWfdd8zfo8jpzxBR9JMqYev6RaK4XBHMimvSRQ30g/edit#gid=0
Web site Reference:
http://www.corvettemotorsport.com
http://www.registryofcorvetteracecars.com
Built early 2016, C7 GT3-R 004 for RWT Team principal Gerd Beisel, a Callaway customer since 2014.. Competes in the ADAC-GT class for non-pro gentlemen drivers.
# 650 - 2018 Norway
Race number # 650
Drivers: Johnny Nilsson
Owner: AK Racing
Race Series: Norway
VIN (Chassis #) C7 GT3-R 006
Colors and Team Sponsors: Grey carbon fiber, JRR
Race History 2018 tbd
Web site Reference:
http://www.corvettemotorsport.com
http://www.registryofcorvetteracecars.com
Built in 2018, C7 GT3-R 006 is the first customer car destined to race in Norway It was ordered by Johnny Nilsson, AK Racing.
Photo: # 3, 73, 50 - 2014, C7.R 003, USCR GTLM, LMGTE- Pro, WEC LMGTE-Am, Corvette Racing, Pratt & Miller, Magnussen, Garcia, Briscoe, Larbre, Green Energy. Add history (Larbre) + photo?