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Rolex 24 win builds on 2015’s 11 championships in NASCAR, IndyCar and more
PONTIAC, Mich. – Corvette Racing’s 1-2 finish at the 54th Rolex 24 At Daytona last weekend extended a winning streak for #chevrolet that saw 11 championships in NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and more in 2015.
It was the second straight Rolex 24 victory for the Corvette #racing C7.R race cars in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class. Their engines are built at the all-new GM Powertrain Performance and #racing Center, in Pontiac, Mich., which was dedicated today.
Chevrolet’s 2015 championships included six manufacturer and five driver titles in NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge series. Additionally, #chevrolet drivers won several noteworthy races in 2015, including the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar Dual in Detroit, NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and the manufacturer’s first overall victory in 50 years at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Highlights:
In the GT category, Corvette #racing won three endurance races in 2015. Jan Magnussen, Antonio Garcia and Ryan Briscoe won Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Jordan Taylor won the 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE Pro Class, marking Chevrolet’s eighth class win at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Chevrolet’s #racing engine programs consolidate under one roof this year at the new GM Powertrain Performance and #racing Center – part of a $200-million upgrade at GM Powertrain’s campus in Pontiac, Mich. The new center is responsible for the design, development and validation of #chevrolet #racing engines for NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and Corvette #racing.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, #chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. #chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on #chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com
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