Racing Sports Cars - Road America 500 Miles 2003 (Photo Archive)

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Event: Road America 500 presented by Chicago Tribune

Date: 24/8/2003

Track: Road America Elkhart Lake (USA), 6.437 kms

Distance: 2 hours 45 minutes

Attendance: unknown

Road America 500 Miles 2003

The American Le Mans Series Championship (round 6)

Start time: 13:05; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 39

Practiced: 37

Started: 36

Finished: 30

Le Mans Prototype 900/Grand Touring Prototype (LMP900) : P:6, ST:6

Le Mans Prototype 675 (LMP675) : P:6, ST:6

Grand Touring Sport (GTS) : P:8, ST:7

Grand Touring (GT) : P:17, ST:17

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: John Tawley Creative Communications Group , Eric Klister and Tobin Schuster

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 10.10.2003

Last photo update on this page: 8.1.2004


0	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) (Italtechnica) – Ferrari V12/65° 4v DOHC 6000cc N/A				GTS
	Team Olive Garden (I)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: green		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Olive Garden
Driven by: Emanuele Naspetti (I)/Mimmo Schiattarella (I)		Result: 8^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 15^th(2:05.045)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


1	Audi R8 #604 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Infineon Team Joest (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Infineon/Canon
Driven by: Marco Werner (D)/Frank Biela (D)		Result: 7^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 1^st(1:52.265)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


2	Saleen S7-R #002R (Mallock) – Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 6886cc N/A				GTS
	Konrad Motorsport (D)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: H&R/ELBE AIR/BASF
Driven by: Wolfgang Kaufmann (D)/Franz Konrad (A) DNS: Mark Neuhaus (USA)		Result: 11^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th(2:05.561)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


3	Chevrolet Corvette C5-R #009 (Pratt & Miller) – Chevrolet LS1 V8 6991cc N/A				GTS
	Corvette Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COMPUWARE/GMAC/AER
Driven by: Ron Fellows (CDN)/Johnny O'Connell (USA)		Result: 5^th (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th(2:02.155)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


4	Chevrolet Corvette C5-R #010 (Pratt & Miller) – Chevrolet LS1 V8/90° 2v 6991cc N/A				GTS
	Corvette Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COMPUWARE/GMAC/AER
Driven by: Oliver Gavin (GB)/Kelly Collins (USA)		Result: 9^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(2:01.969)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


10	Panoz LMP 01 #008 (Reynard) – Elan Power Products V8/90° 2v OHV 5983cc N/A				LMP900
	JML Team Panoz (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: silver/black (+red)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: DIABLO ORANGE/panoz
Driven by: David Saelens (B)/Olivier Beretta (MC)		Result: 3^rd (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 6^th(1:55.158)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


11	Panoz LMP 01 #005 (Reynard) – Elan Power Products V8/90° 2v OHV 5983cc N/A				LMP900
	JML Team Panoz (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: silver/black (+red)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: DIABLO ORANGE/panoz
Driven by: Gunnar Jeannette (USA)/Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)		Result: 10^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th(1:56.457)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


12	Riley & Scott Mk III C #01-002 – Lincoln V8 4950cc N/A				LMP900
	American Spirit Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+red/blue)		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: AMERISUITES
Driven by: Michael Lewis (USA)/Tomy Drissi (USA) DNS: Guy Cosmo (USA)		Result: 14^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(2:00.558)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


16	Lola EX257 #006 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	Dyson Racing Team, Inc. (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: THETFORD/NORCOLD
Driven by: Butch Leitzinger (USA) James Weaver (GB)		Result: 36^th - did not finish (Accident) - 8 laps Grid: 2^nd(1:52.442)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


17	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C32 – Dodge 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A				GTS
	Carsport America (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: silver (+blue)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: ESP
Driven by: Tom Weickardt (USA)/Joe Ellis (USA)/Romeo Kapudija (USA)		Result: 27^th (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th(2:09.013)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


18	Lola B2K/40 #HU08 (Multimatic) – Nissan V6 3000cc N/A				LMP675
	Essex Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Macaroni
Driven by: Jason Workman (USA)/James Gue (USA)		Result: 25^th (11 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th(2:09.389)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


20	Lola EX257 #004 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	Dyson Racing Team, Inc. (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: THETFORD/NORCOLD
Driven by: Chris Dyson (USA)/Andy Wallace (GB)		Result: 2^nd 1^st in LMP675 (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 5^th(1:54.349)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


28	Ferrari 360 Modena #ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) (Michelotto) – Ferrari V8/90° 5v DOHC 3600cc N/A				GT
	JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/red		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: CRISTAL/SENSIENT
Driven by: Iradj Alexander (CH)/Stéphane Grégoire (F) DNS: Eliseo Salazar (RCH)		Result: 35^th - did not finish (Gearbox) - 26 laps Grid: 36^th(2:14.047) - 33^rd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


29	Ferrari 360 Modena #ZFFYR51B000119349 (003M) (Michelotto) – Ferrari V8/90° 5v DOHC 3600cc N/A				GT
	JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/red		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: DIETSMANN/electropoli
Driven by: Philip Shearer (USA)/Peter Kutemann (NL)		Result: 34^th - did not finish (Electrics) - 26 laps Grid: 37^th(2:17.479)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


30	Riley & Scott Mk III C #01-005 – Elan V8 6000cc N/A				LMP900
	Intersport Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's/ClickAway
Driven by: Clint Field (USA)/Rick Sutherland (USA)		Result: 12^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:58.757)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


31	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692079 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/red/yellow		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: WESTWARD-HO/MMPIE
Driven by: Craig Stanton (USA)/Johnny Mowlem (GB) DNS: Michael Petersen (USA)		Result: 13^th 1^st in GT (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th(2:11.739)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


33	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	ZIP Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: orange		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: HAZARDOUS
Driven by: Andy Lally (USA)/Spencer Pumpelly (USA) DNS: Steven Ivankovich (USA)		Result: 16^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th(2:12.122)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


35	Ferrari 360 Modena GT #F131GT2006 – Ferrari V8/90° 5v DOHC 3600cc N/A				GT
	Risi Competizione (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: CALPONT
Driven by: Ralf Kelleners (D)/Anthony Lazzaro (USA)		Result: 30^th - did not finish (Electrics) - 57 laps Grid: 23^rd(2:10.915)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


37	Lola EX257 #003 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1999cc Turbo				LMP675
	Intersport Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/green/red/black (+orange)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's
Driven by: Jon Field (USA)/Duncan Dayton (USA)		Result: 28^th (19 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th(1:53.471)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


38	Audi R8 #505 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Team ADT Champion Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+red/yellow/green/blue)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: ADT/Champion/Canon
Driven by: Johnny Herbert (GB)/J.J. Lehto (SF)		Result: winner - 79 laps (185.623 kph), margin: 1 lap Grid: 3^rd(1:52.472)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


42	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Orbit Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: silver		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: CLASSIC INDUSTRIES, INC./YES NETWORK/sabatello COMPANIES
Driven by: Joe Policastro (USA)/Leo Hindery (USA)/Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)		Result: 24^th (11 laps behind the winner) Grid: 33^rd(2:14.360) - 34^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 8.1.2004	Photo by: Tobin Schuster


52	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692076 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Seikel Motorsport (D)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/black		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: TDM/ADVAN
Driven by: John Lloyd (USA)/Philip Collin (USA) listed, never drove: Tony Burgess (CDN)		Result: 19^th (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 34^th(2:14.367) - 35^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


56	Pilbeam MP91 #01 (MP84-05) – Willman 6/IES/JPX V6 4v DOHC 3397cc N/A				LMP675
	Team Bucknum Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/blue (+white)		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: DARK DOG
Driven by: Jeff Bucknum (USA)/Bryan Willman (USA)/Chris McMurry (USA)		Result: 29^th (20 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th(1:58.740)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


60	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692082 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	P.K. Sport (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: PIRELLI
Driven by: Robin Liddell (GB)/Alex Davison (AUS)		Result: 32^nd - did not finish (Suspension) - 51 laps Grid: 25^th(2:11.867)
Photo updated: 8.1.2004	Photo by: Tobin Schuster


61	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	P.K. Sport (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: PIRELLI
Driven by: Vic Rice (USA)/Piers Masarati (GB) listed, never drove: Keith Alexander (USA)		Result: 23^rd (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 35^th(2:14.809) - 36^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 8.1.2004	Photo by: Tobin Schuster


63	Ferrari 360 Modena GT #F131GT2028 – Ferrari F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3600cc N/A				GT
	ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver (+yellow)		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: ACEMCO AUTOMOTIVE/ADVAN
Driven by: Terry Borcheller (USA)/Shane Lewis (USA)		Result: 21^st (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 29^th(2:12.811)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


64	WR LMP-02 #2001-01 – Mazda 4R Rotary				LMP675
	Downing/Atlanta, Inc. (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+yellow)		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: hans/mazda
Driven by: Howard Katz (USA)/Jim Downing (USA)		Result: 26^th (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd(2:10.791)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


66	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racer's Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: NEW CENTURY/MOSTER CABLE/mail2web/fastQual
Driven by: Kevin Buckler (USA)/Cort Wagner (USA)		Result: 15^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th(2:12.755)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


67	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racer's Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RACER'S GROUP/ADOBE ROAD/mail2web.com/MONSTER CABLE
Driven by: Michael Schrom (USA)/Pierre Ehret (D)		Result: 18^th (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 32^nd(2:13.579)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


68	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racer's Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RACER'S GROUP/ADOBE ROAD/mail2web/MOSTER CABLE
Driven by: Marc Bunting (USA)/Chris Gleason (USA)		Result: 20^th (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 30^th(2:13.164)
Photo updated: 8.1.2004	Photo by: Tobin Schuster


71	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C33 – Dodge 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A				GTS
	Carsport America (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: silver/blue		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: ESP
Driven by: Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)/Jeff Altenburg (USA)		Result: did not start (Withdrawn) Grid: 31^st(2:13.566)
Photo updated: 8.1.2004	Photo by: Tobin Schuster


80	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) (Prodrive) – Ferrari V12/65° 4v DOHC 5983cc N/A				GTS
	Prodrive (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: CARE RACING/prodrive
Driven by: Jan Magnussen (DK)/David Brabham (AUS)		Result: 4^th 1^st in GTS (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th(2:02.395)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister


88	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) (Prodrive) – Ferrari V12/65° 4v DOHC 5983cc N/A				GTS
	Prodrive (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: CARE RACING/prodrive
Driven by: Peter Kox (NL)/Tomáš Enge (CZ)		Result: 6^th (5 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(2:02.203)
Photo updated: 1.1.2004	Photo by: Eric Klister

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30	Lola B2K/10 #HU05 – MG Judd GV4 V10/72° 4v 4000cc N/A				LMP900
	Intersport Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/red (+silver)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's
Drivers listed: Clint Field (USA)		Result: did not arrive


39	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	ZIP Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Steven Ivankovich (USA)/Romeo Kapudija (USA)		Result: did not arrive

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