Racing Sports Cars - American Le Mans Series Road Atlanta 2003 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: Chevy Grand Prix of Atlanta

Date: 29/6/2003

Track: Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center (USA), 4.88 kms

Distance: 2 hours 45 minutes

Attendance: unknown

American Le Mans Series Road Atlanta 2003

The American Le Mans Series Championship (round 2)

Start time: 15:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right, Weather: hot, cloudy

Entry: 38

Practiced: 36

Started: 35

Finished: 28

Le Mans Prototype 900/Grand Touring Prototype (LMP900) : P:7, ST:7

Le Mans Prototype 675 (LMP675) : P:7, ST:7

Grand Touring Sport (GTS) : P:6, ST:5

Grand Touring (GT) : P:16, ST:16

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews and JonsPhotos.Com

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 23.7.2003

Last photo update on this page: 1.9.2003


0	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) (Italtechnica) – Ferrari Elan 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: 28^th (36 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:21.326)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


03	Panoz Esperante GTLM #1P9PB48343B213014 (EGTLM 001) (Multimatic) – Elan Power Products/EPP V8/90° 4v DOHC 4994cc N/A				GT
	Hyper Sport (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: FERIES
Driven by: Joe Foster (USA)/Rick Skelton (USA) Brad Nyberg (USA)		Result: 31^st - did not finish (Gearbox) - 78 laps Grid: 29^th(1:28.457) - 30^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: 2^nd (30s407 behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd(1:13.753)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


3	Chevrolet Corvette C5-R #005 (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: 9^th (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(1:20.917)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


4	Chevrolet Corvette C5-R #006 (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: Kelly Collins (USA)/Oliver Gavin (GB)		Result: 7^th 1^st in GTS (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th(1:21.320)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: MICHELIN
Driven by: Olivier Beretta (MC)/Max Papis (I)		Result: 6^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th(1:15.666)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: MICHELIN
Driven by: Gunnar Jeannette (USA)/David Saelens (B)		Result: 29^th - did not finish (Suspension) - 83 laps Grid: 8^th(1:16.245)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: Tomy Drissi (USA)/Michael Lewis (USA)		Result: 12^th (14 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(1:19.614)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


16	Lola EX257 #006 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	Dyson Racing Team (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: THETFORD/NORCOLD
Driven by: James Weaver (GB)/Butch Leitzinger (USA)		Result: 4^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 1^st(1:13.748)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


18	Lola B2K/40 #HU08 (Multimatic) – Nissan V6 3000cc N/A				LMP675
	Essex Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: imation/Macaroni
Driven by: Melanie Paterson (CDN)/Jason Workman (USA)		Result: 23^rd (22 laps behind the winner) Grid: 27^th(1:27.583) - 28^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


20	Lola EX257 #004 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	Dyson Racing Team (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: THETFORD/NORCOLD
Driven by: Andy Wallace (GB)/Chris Dyson (USA)		Result: 15^th (16 laps behind the winner) Grid: 5^th(1:14.448)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


23	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Alex Job Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: McKENNA/mail2web
Driven by: Sascha Maassen (D)/Lucas Lühr (D)		Result: 14^th (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th(1:24.591) - 19^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


24	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Alex Job Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: McKENNA/mail2web
Driven by: Jörg Bergmeister (D)/Timo Bernhard (D)		Result: 13^th 1^st in GT (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th(1:24.323) - 18^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


27	Dallara LMP #DO 001 – MG Judd V10 5000cc N/A				LMP900
	Doran Lista Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/white		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: LISTA
Driven by: Didier Theys (B)/Eric van de Poele (B) listed, never drove: Fredy Lienhard (CH)		Result: 5^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th(1:14.304)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


28	Ferrari 360 Modena #ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) (Michelotto) – Ferrari V8/90° 5v DOHC 3600cc N/A				GT
	JMB Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/red		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: CRISTAL/linelTEX/SENSIENT
Driven by: Stéphane Grégoire (F)/Eliseo Salazar (RCH)		Result: 22^nd (21 laps behind the winner) Grid: 30^th(1:28.530) - 31^st fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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
Driven by: Clint Field (USA)/Mike Durand (USA)		Result: 11^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:19.212)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: Spencer Pumpelly (USA)/Andy Lally (USA)		Result: 30^th - did not finish (Drive shaft) - 81 laps Grid: 20^th(1:26.467) - 21^st fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


35	Ferrari 360 Modena GT #F131 GT 2006 – Ferrari F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3586cc N/A				GT
	Risi Competizione (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: CALPONT
Driven by: Anthony Lazzaro (USA)/Ralf Kelleners (D) listed, never drove: Terry Borcheller (USA)		Result: 33^rd - did not finish (Gearbox) - 31 laps Grid: 19^th(1:25.594) - 20^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


37	Lola EX257 #001 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1999cc Turbo				LMP675
	Intersport Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's
Driven by: Jon Field (USA)/Duncan Dayton (USA)		Result: 3^rd 1^st in LMP675 (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th(1:16.079)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


38	Audi R8 #505 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Champion Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+red/yellow/green/blue)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: ADT/Champion
Driven by: J.J. Lehto (SF)/Johnny Herbert (GB)		Result: winner - 128 laps (189.677 kph), margin: 30s407 Grid: 3^rd(1:13.826)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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, Jr. (USA)/Joe Policastro (USA)		Result: 24^th (22 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th(1:27.903) - 29^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


43	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Orbit Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: dark blue (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: YES NETWORK
Driven by: Peter Baron (USA)/Leo Hindery (USA) listed, never drove: Johnny Mowlem (GB)		Result: 25^th (23 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd(1:26.873) - 23^rd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


52	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692071 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Seikel Motorsport (D)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/green (+dark blue/red)		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: PAGID/FIKSE
Driven by: Philip Collin (USA)/Tony Burgess (CDN)		Result: 27^th (27 laps behind the winner) Grid: 35^th(1:29.452) - 36^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: Chris McMurry (USA) Jeff Bucknum (USA), Bryan Willman (USA)		Result: 34^th - did not finish (Electrics) - 30 laps Grid: 16^th(1:23.150) - 17^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


60	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692082 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	PK Sport (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: PIRELLI
Driven by: Robin Liddell (GB)/Jean-Philippe Belloc (F) DNS: Alex Davison (AUS)		Result: 19^th (19 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th(1:27.373) - 25^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


61	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692105 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	PK Sport (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: PIRELLI/CellMark
Driven by: Vic Rice (USA)/Piers Masarati (GB)		Result: 21^st (21 laps behind the winner) Grid: 31^st(1:28.600) - 32^nd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


63	Ferrari 360 Modena GT #F131 GT 2028 – Ferrari F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3586,2cc N/A				GT
	ACEMCO Motorsports (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver (+yellow)		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: ACEMCO AUTOMOTIVE/ADVAN
Driven by: Andrew Davis (USA)/Shane Lewis (USA)		Result: 18^th (18 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd(1:27.263) - 24^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: 20^th (20 laps behind the winner) Grid: 32^nd(1:28.738) - 33^rd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


66	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racers Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: ADOBE ROAD/NEW CENTURY/MOSTER CABLE/mail2web
Driven by: Kevin Buckler (USA)/Cort Wagner (USA)		Result: 16^th (18 laps behind the winner) Grid: 21^st(1:26.578) - 22^nd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


67	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racers Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RACER'S GROUP/mail2web/MOSTER CABLE
Driven by: Michael Schrom (USA)/Pierre Ehret (D)/Marc Bunting (USA)		Result: 26^th (24 laps behind the winner) Grid: 34^th(1:29.074) - 35^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


68	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racers Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RACER'S GROUP/ADOBE ROAD/mail2web/MOSTER CABLE
Driven by: Chris Gleason (USA) Marc Bunting (USA)		Result: 35^th - did not finish (Accident) - 26 laps Grid: 26^th(1:27.418) - 27^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


71	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: Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)/Tom Weickardt (USA)		Result: did not start (Accident) Grid: (1:22.044)
Photo updated: 23.7.2003	Photo by: JonsPhotos.Com


77	Pilbeam MP84 #04 – Nissan V6 3000cc N/A				LMP675
	AB Motorsport (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/silver		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: Rumso Capital
Driven by: Joe Blacker (USA)/John Burke (USA) listed, never drove: Jimmy Adams (USA)		Result: 32^nd - did not finish (Electrics) - 54 laps Grid: 25^th(1:27.407) - 26^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


79	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	J3 Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+orange/grey)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: J3
Driven by: Justin Jackson (USA)/David Murry (USA)		Result: 17^th (18 laps behind the winner) Grid: 33^rd(1:28.937) - 34^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


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: Jérôme Policand (F)/Danica Patrick (USA) listed, never drove: Anthony Davidson (GB)		Result: 10^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 15^th(1:21.863)
Photo updated: 23.7.2003	Photo by: JonsPhotos.Com


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: Tomáš Enge (CZ)/Peter Kox (NL)		Result: 8^th (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th(1:21.428)
Photo updated: 1.9.2003	Photo by: Michael O. Crews

Cars that did not arrive:


17	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C33 – Dodge 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A				GTS
	Carsport America (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)		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: Brent Sherman (USA)/Romeo Kapudija (USA)		Result: did not arrive

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