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The American Le Mans Series Championship 2003


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 15.3.2003 12 h Sebring USA 56 55  
2 29.6.2003 2 h 45 min Road Atlanta USA 36 35  
3 27.7.2003 2 h 45 min Sonoma USA 36 35  
4 3.8.2003 3 h Trois-Rivieres CDN 31 30  
5 17.8.2003 2 h 45 min Mosport CDN 33 33  
6 24.8.2003 500 mile Road America USA 37 36  
7 7.9.2003 2 h 45 min Laguna Seca USA 35 34  
8 27.9.2003 2 h 45 min Miami USA 37 36  
9 18.10.2003 Petit Le Mans USA 37 36  

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 1

12 h Sebring

51st Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, Sebring International Raceway Date: 15.3.2003

Practiced:56(LMP900 - 15, LMP675 - 6, GTS - 9, GT - 27)
Started:55(LMP900 - 15, LMP675 - 6, GTS - 9, GT - 25)

Circuit lenght: 5,955 km Race distance: 2185,328 km Winner's average speed: 182,012 km/h

1 full-course caution for 8 laps, 31 minutes: laps 288-295 (car 34 fire)

official test session held on 10-11/3 in 3 sessions for a total of 270 minutes
5 non-qualifying practice sessions held for a total of 300 minutes on 12-14/3
1 qualifying session held for a total of 25 minutes on 11/3
20 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:Tom KristensenNo. 7Bentley Speed 81:49,521195,730 km/h(lap 228)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 1 Frank Biela (D)
Marco Werner (D)
Philipp Peter (A)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 367 12:00:23,360 1. LMP900 1. 1:48,826
2. 38 Emanuele Pirro (I)
J.J. Lehto (SF)
Stefan Johansson (S)
Audi R8 505 Champion Racing 367 12:00:36,853 2. LMP900 2. 1:49,355
3. 8 Johnny Herbert (GB)
David Brabham (AUS)
Mark Blundell (GB)
Bentley Speed 8 004/3 Team Bentley 363 12:00:58,712 3. LMP900 52. 1:48,108
4. 7 Tom Kristensen (DK)
Guy Smith (GB)
Rinaldo Capello (I)
Bentley Speed 8 004/1 Team Bentley 362 12:01:52,388 4. LMP900 53. 1:48,129
5. 10 Olivier Beretta (MC)
Max Papis (I)
Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML 352 12:00:27,355 5. LMP900 6. 1:51,807
6. 9 Mika Salo (SF)
Jonny Kane (GB)
Perry McCarthy (GB)
Audi R8 603 Audi Sport UK 351 12:00:42,406 6. LMP900 4. 1:49,581
7. 27 Didier Theys (B)
Eric van de Poele (B)
Fredy Lienhard (CH)
Dallara LMP MG DO 001 Doran Lista Racing 336 12:01:15,111 7. LMP900 8. 1:53,054
8. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Franck Fréon (F)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 005 Corvette Racing 332 12:00:30,646 1. GTS 16. 1:59,458
9. 11 Scott Maxwell (CDN)
John Graham (CDN)
Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML 324 12:00:26,267 8. LMP900 10. 1:55,386
10. 23 Sascha Maassen (D)
Lucas Lühr (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 320 12:02:19,119 1. GT 27. 2:06,249
11. 31 Johnny Mowlem (GB)
Niclas Jönsson (S)
Craig Stanton (USA)
DNS - Michael Petersen (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692062 White Lightning 319 12:02:16,120 2. GT 28. 2:07,613
12. 12 Michael Lewis (USA)
Tomy Drissi (USA)
Guy Cosmo (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 318 12:01:49,475 9. LMP900 12. 1:56,751
13. 80 Darren Turner (GB)
Anthony Davidson (GB)
Kelvin Burt (GB)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108612 (05) Veloqx Prodrive Racing 316 12:01:59,357 2. GTS 18. 2:00,354
14. 53 Alex Caffi (I)
Gabrio Rosa (I)
Andrea Chiesa (CH)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692067 Seikel Motorsport 312 12:02:18,537 3. GT 43. 2:12,035
15. 28 Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Fabio Babini (I)
Christian Pescatori (I)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA 311 12:02:05,258 4. GT 37. 2:10,120
16. 77 Phil Andrews (GB)
Justin Keen (GB)
Larry Oberto (USA)
Lola B2K/10B Judd HU01 Taurus Sports Racing 307 12:01:26,839 10. LMP900 9. 1:53,461
17. 24 Timo Bernhard (D)
Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 307 12:02:19,523 5. GT 26. 2:06,023
18. 20 Didier de Radigues (B)
Chad Block (USA)
Chris Dyson (USA)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing 306 12:01:16,278 1. LMP675 11. 1:55,227
19. 68 Cort Wagner (USA)
Marc Bunting (USA)
Chris Gleason (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692062B The Racer's Group 299 12:02:11,039 6. GT 39. 2:10,558
20. 41 Rob Barff (GB)
Richard Hay (GB)
Richard Stanton (GB)
TVR Tuscan T400R SDLDA18A5280011250 DeWalt Racesport Salisbury 297 12:02:27,762 7. GT 42. 2:11,582
21. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Jim Pace (USA)
Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692061 The Racer's Group 293 12:00:35,562 8. GT 33. 2:09,473
22. 42 Joe Policastro (USA)
Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Mike Fitzgerald (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 292 12:00:35,875 9. GT 31. 2:09,262
23. 33 Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Andy Lally (USA)
Steven Ivankovich (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing 290 12:01:22,210 10. GT 32. 2:09,423
24. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Pierre Ehret (D)
Vic Rice (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 288 12:02:08,852 11. GT 44. 2:12,187
25. 36 Marc Goossens (B)
Jan Magnussen (DK)
Jim Matthews (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Ford 01-005 Jim Matthews Racing 284 10:10:41,373/Suspension 11. LMP900 7. 1:51,810
26. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Andy Pilgrim (GB)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 006 Corvette Racing 283 10:06:56,202/Gearbox 3. GTS 15. 1:59,024
27. 29 Stephen Earle (USA)
Andrea Garbagnati (I)
Ludovico Manfredi (I)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000119073 (000M) JMB Racing USA 283 12:02:01,132 12. GT 46. 2:12,652
28. 71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Jeff Altenburg (USA)
Tom Weickardt (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 280 11:51:07,701/Fire 4. GTS 24. 2:02,735
29. 52 Philip Collin (USA)
John Lloyd (USA)
David Shep (CDN)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692079 Seikel Motorsport 278 12:00:24,626 13. GT 48. 2:14,172
30. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
Mike Durand (USA)
MG Lola EX257 001 Intersport Racing 266 12:01:56,895 2. LMP675 54. 1:52,545
31. 78 Georges Forgeois (F)
Derek Clark (USA)
Chip Vance (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692076 T2M Motorsport 263 11:13:17,153/Broken suspension 14. GT 49. 2:15,326
32. 2 Franz Konrad (A)
Robert Nearn (GB)
Toni Seiler (CH)
Saleen S7-R 002R Konrad Motorsport 249 12:00:33,525 5. GTS 21. 2:02,444
33. 88 Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Peter Kox (NL)
Jamie Davies (GB)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Veloqx Prodrive Racing 245 8:58:37,923/Clutch 6. GTS 19. 2:00,456
34. 34 Marino Franchitti (GB)
Kevin McGarrity (GB)
DNS - Phillip Bennett (GB)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2022 Risi Competizione 243 9:09:11,239/Accident 15. GT 36. 2:10,021
35. 61 Ian Donaldson (GB)
Bart Hayden (GB)
Gregor Fisken (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692105 P.K. Sport 240 12:02:04,336 16. GT 47. 2:13,957
36. 63 B. J. Zacharias (USA)
Andrew Davis (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
DNS - Cass Whitehead (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2014 ACEMCO Motorsports 233 9:04:12,497/Gearbox 17. GT 40. 2:10,649
37. 40 Boris Said (USA)
Catersby Jones (USA)
Carlos DeQuesada (USA)
BMW M3 E46 E46 GT 003 Alegra Motorsports 141 5:22:35,675/Engine 18. GT 38. 2:10,143
38. 03 Joe Foster (USA)
Brad Nyberg (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692068 Hyper Sport 125 4:56:24,854/Drive shaft 19. GT 41. 2:10,922
39. 48 Norman Simon (D)
Hans Hugenholtz (NL)
Patrick van Schoote (B)
Spyker C8 Double 12R L9C8OTRLE2363009 Spyker Squadron 103 6:00:09,293/Engine 20. GT 45. 2:12,520
40. 83 Thomas Erdos (BR)
Pedro Chaves (P)
Gavin Pickering (GB)
Saleen S7-R 004R Graham Nash Motorsport 97 7:25:34,929/Gearbox 7. GTS 23. 2:02,602
41. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Piers Masarati (GB)
David Warnock (GB) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 74 3:11:49,815/Engine 21. GT 34. 2:09,854
42. 15 Hayanari Shimoda (J)
John Nielsen (DK)
DBA4-03S Zytek 1 RN Motorsports 73 2:28:43,055/Gearbox 3. LMP675 5. 1:50,836
43. 87 Patrice Roussel (F)
Ian James (GB)
Allan Ziegelman (USA) - DND
Norma M-2000-02 Ford 03 Sezio Florida Racing Team 71 2:54:13,306/Gearbox 12. LMP900 17. 2:00,270
44. 07 Stéphane Daoudi (F)
Walter Lechner, Jr. (A)
Nikolaj Fomenko (RUS) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692083b RWS-Yukos Motorsport 70 2:37:51,171/Engine 22. GT 30. 2:09,181
45. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Johnny Cecotto (YV)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 59 2:08:28,741/Gearbox 8. GTS 22. 2:02,575
46. 79 David Murry (USA)
Brian Cunningham (USA)
Justin Jackson (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing 57 3:36:21,986/Suspension 23. GT 35. 2:09,927
47. 18 Ben Devlin (GB)
Jason Workman (USA)
Melanie Paterson (CDN) - DND
Lola B2K/40 Millington HU16 Marshall Cooke Racing 50 2:21:36,433/Engine 4. LMP675 20. 2:01,976
48. 35 Ralf Kelleners (D)
Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Terry Borcheller (USA) - DND
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 39 2:06:35,877/Wheel failure 24. GT 29. 2:08,712
49. 16 James Weaver (GB)
Butch Leitzinger (USA)
Andy Wallace (GB) - DND
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing 39 4:47:45,631/Steering 5. LMP675 3. 1:49,361
50. 56 Jeff Bucknum (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA)
Chris McMurry (USA) - DND
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 37 3:42:44,532/Electrics 6. LMP675 50. 2:37,028
51. 43 Marc Lieb (D)
Peter Baron (USA)
Leo Hindery (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 26 0:58:18,667/Engine 25. GT 55. 2:06,189
52. 01 Bryan Herta (USA)
Romain Dumas (F) - DND
Robbie Stirling (CDN) - DND
Reynard 01Q Cosworth 2KQ-006->01Q-001 Team Nasamax 14 0:28:27,576/Engine 13. LMP900 14. 1:57,980
53. 6 Jamie Campbell-Walter (GB)
Ian McKellar (GB) - DND
Lister Storm LMP LS1 Lister Storm Racing 10 0:22:38,399/Electrical wiring in engine 14. LMP900 51. no time
54. 17 Mike Hezemans (NL)
Anthony Kumpen (B) - DND
Pagani Zonda GR GR 1 Carsport America 6 0:10:55,944/Engine 9. GTS 25. 2:05,197
Disqualified:
30 Clint Field (USA)
Rick Sutherland (USA)
John Macaluso (USA)
Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing 196 7:01:13,139/Excluded: assistance LMP900 13. 1:57,362
Did not start:
39 Emil Assentato (USA)
Nick Longhi (USA)
Brent Sherman (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062 ZIP Racing Accident GT no time
Did not practice:
03T xxx Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB48343B213014 Hyper Sport GT
72 xxx Morgan Aero 8 GTN SA9AERO8G0004100 DeWalt Racesport Salisbury GT
In entry list only:
02 Jean-François Yvon (F) Saleen S7-R 014R Konrad Motorsport GTS
5 Bob Mazzuoccola (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-RGT MCR GT
13 xxx Reynard 01Q Cosworth Archangel Motorsports Services, Inc LMP675
19 xxx Lola B2K/40 Nissan Marshall Cooke Racing, Ltd. LMP675
21 Thierry Perrier (F)
Angelo Barretto (PHI)
Michel Neugarten (B)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692081 Perspective Racing GT
32 Jesús Diez de Villarroel (E) Porsche 911 GT3-RS Ayrton Intermotor GT
46 xxx MG Lola EX257 RML-MG Sport & Racing LMP675
55 Sylvain Boulay (F) WR - Peugeot Idee Verte Competition LMP675
77 Joe Blacker (USA)
Orlam Sonora (USA)
Pilbeam MP84 Nissan 04 AB Motorsport LMP675
90 Ronny Meixner (D)
Joseph Safina (USA)
Cristiano Piquet (USA)
Lamborghini Diablo GTR ZA9EAGTR0YLA12471 Vici Racing GT

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 2

2 h 45 min Road Atlanta

Chevy Grand Prix of Atlanta, Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center, Braselton Date: 29.6.2003

Practiced:36(LMP900 - 7, LMP675 - 7, GTS - 6, GT - 16)
Started:35(LMP900 - 7, LMP675 - 7, GTS - 5, GT - 16)

Circuit lenght: 4,088 km Race distance: 523,230 km Winner's average speed: 189,677 km/h

official qualifying not held due to inclement weather

official test session held on 27/6 in 1 session for a total of 90 minutes
3 practice sessions held for a total of 140 minutes on 28/6 (counted as qualifying for the grid)
30 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:Frank BielaNo. 1Audi R81:13,932199,045 km/h(lap 77)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 38 J.J. Lehto (SF)
Johnny Herbert (GB)
Audi R8 505 Champion Racing 128 2:45:30,731 1. LMP900 3. 1:13,826
2. 1 Marco Werner (D)
Frank Biela (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 128 2:46:01,138 2. LMP900 2. 1:13,753
3. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
MG Lola EX257 001 Intersport Racing 126 2:45:55,279 1. LMP675 7. 1:16,079
4. 16 James Weaver (GB)
Butch Leitzinger (USA)
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team 126 2:46:01,444 2. LMP675 1. 1:13,748
5. 27 Didier Theys (B)
Eric van de Poele (B)
Dallara LMP MG DO 001 Doran Lista Racing 125 2:45:35,927 3. LMP900 4. 1:14,304
6. 10 Olivier Beretta (MC)
Max Papis (I)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 125 2:46:40,904 4. LMP900 6. 1:15,666
7. 4 Kelly Collins (USA)
Oliver Gavin (GB)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 006 Corvette Racing 118 2:46:31,720 1. GTS 12. 1:21,320
8. 88 Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Peter Kox (NL)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 118 2:46:43,550 2. GTS 14. 1:21,428
9. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 005 Corvette Racing 116 2:46:44,857 3. GTS 11. 1:20,917
10. 80 Jérôme Policand (F)
Danica Patrick (USA)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 115 2:45:33,123 4. GTS 15. 1:21,863
11. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Mike Durand (USA)
Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing 115 2:46:13,779 5. LMP900 9. 1:19,212
12. 12 Tomy Drissi (USA)
Michael Lewis (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 114 2:46:10,067 6. LMP900 10. 1:19,614
13. 24 Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Timo Bernhard (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 113 2:46:42,994 1. GT 17. 1:24,323
14. 23 Sascha Maassen (D)
Lucas Lühr (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 113 2:46:49,780 2. GT 18. 1:24,591
15. 20 Andy Wallace (GB)
Chris Dyson (USA)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team 112 2:46:47,119 3. LMP675 5. 1:14,448
16. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Cort Wagner (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racers Group 110 2:45:32,989 3. GT 21. 1:26,578
17. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J3 Racing 110 2:46:46,988 4. GT 33. 1:28,937
18. 63 Andrew Davis (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports 110 2:46:58,494 5. GT 23. 1:27,263
19. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Jean-Philippe Belloc (F) - DNP
DNS - Alex Davison (AUS)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 PK Sport 109 2:46:00,760 6. GT 24. 1:27,373
20. 64 Howard Katz (USA)
Jim Downing (USA)
WR LMP-02 Mazda 2001-01 Downing-Atlanta Inc. 108 2:46:49,525 4. LMP675 32. 1:28,738
21. 61 Vic Rice (USA)
Piers Masarati (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692105 PK Sport 107 2:45:35,812 7. GT 31. 1:28,600
22. 28 Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing 107 2:46:37,617 8. GT 30. 1:28,530
23. 18 Melanie Paterson (CDN)
Jason Workman (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 106 2:45:33,887 5. LMP675 27. 1:27,583
24. 42 Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Joe Policastro (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 106 2:46:48,592 9. GT 28. 1:27,903
25. 43 Peter Baron (USA)
Leo Hindery (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 105 2:46:17,035 10. GT 22. 1:26,873
26. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Pierre Ehret (D)
Marc Bunting (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racers Group 104 2:45:51,175 11. GT 34. 1:29,074
27. 52 Philip Collin (USA)
Tony Burgess (CDN)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692071 Seikel Motorsport 101 2:46:09,785 12. GT 35. 1:29,452
28. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 92 2:46:04,671 5. GTS 13. 1:21,326
29. 11 Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
David Saelens (B)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 83 1:52:21,367/Suspension 7. LMP900 8. 1:16,245
30. 33 Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Andy Lally (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing 81 2:07:31,842/Drive shaft 13. GT 20. 1:26,467
31. 03 Joe Foster (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA)
Brad Nyberg (USA) - DND
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB48343B213014 Hyper Sport 78 2:12:58,241/Gearbox 14. GT 29. 1:28,457
32. 77 Joe Blacker (USA)
John Burke (USA)
Pilbeam MP84 Nissan 04 AB Motorsport 54 1:28:43,532/Electrics 6. LMP675 25. 1:27,407
33. 35 Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ralf Kelleners (D)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 31 0:45:38,882/Gearbox 15. GT 19. 1:25,594
34. 56 Chris McMurry (USA)
Jeff Bucknum (USA) - DND
Bryan Willman (USA) - DND
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 30 0:47:29,271/Electrics 7. LMP675 16. 1:23,150
35. 68 Chris Gleason (USA)
Marc Bunting (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racers Group 26 0:39:04,922/Accident 16. GT 26. 1:27,418
Did not start:
71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Tom Weickardt (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America Accident GTS 1:22,044
In entry list only:
17 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F) Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America GTS
39 Brent Sherman (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing GT

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 3

2 h 45 min Sonoma

Infineon Grand Prix of Sonoma, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma Date: 27.7.2003

Practiced:36(LMP900 - 7, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 6, GT - 18)
Started:35(LMP900 - 7, LMP675 - 4, GTS - 6, GT - 18)

Circuit lenght: 4,072 km Race distance: 415,307 km Winner's average speed: 150,145 km/h

4 full-course cautions for 14 laps, 37 minutes: laps 35-39, 52-54, 75-79 and 83-84

official test session held on 25/7 in 1 session for a total of 105 minutes
2 practice sessions held for a total of 150 minutes on 26/7
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 26/7
30 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:James WeaverNo. 16MG Lola EX2571:24,229108,134 km/h(lap 97)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 16 Butch Leitzinger (USA)
James Weaver (GB)
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 102 2:45:57,739 1. LMP675 1. 1:23,085
2. 1 Frank Biela (D)
Marco Werner (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 102 2:46:01,447 1. LMP900 3. 1:23,885
3. 38 J.J. Lehto (SF)
Johnny Herbert (GB)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 102 2:46:37,489 2. LMP900 4. 1:24,562
4. 27 Didier Theys (B)
Bill Auberlen (USA)
DNS - Fredy Lienhard (CH)
Dallara LMP MG DO 001 Doran Lista Racing 102 2:46:37,617 3. LMP900 5. 1:25,447
5. 10 Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Olivier Beretta (MC)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 101 2:46:56,697 4. LMP900 6. 1:25,849
6. 11 David Saelens (B)
Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 101 2:47:11,185 5. LMP900 32. no time
7. 20 Andy Wallace (GB)
Chris Dyson (USA)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 100 2:46:28,546 2. LMP675 2. 1:23,636
8. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 97 2:46:41,266 1. GTS 27. 1:41,836
9. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 008 Corvette Racing 97 2:46:41,690 2. GTS 8. 1:30,609
10. 80 Jan Magnussen (DK)
David Brabham (AUS)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 96 2:46:35,200 3. GTS 17. 1:38,451
11. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Rick Sutherland (USA)
Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing 94 2:46:32,635 6. LMP900 9. 1:31,043
12. 88 Peter Kox (NL)
Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 94 2:47:06,323 4. GTS 31. 8:29,603
13. 23 Lucas Lühr (D)
Sascha Maassen (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 93 2:46:01,076 1. GT 30. 2:06,742
14. 24 Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Timo Bernhard (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 93 2:46:01,600 2. GT 13. 1:36,177
15. 35 Ralf Kelleners (D)
Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 93 2:46:38,473 3. GT 14. 1:37,136
16. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Cort Wagner (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 93 2:46:38,873 4. GT 16. 1:37,566
17. 31 Johnny Mowlem (GB)
Craig Stanton (USA)
DNS - Michael Petersen (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692079 White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports 92 2:46:49,716 5. GT 15. 1:37,452
18. 18 Jason Workman (USA)
Dave McEntee (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 92 2:47:10,946 3. LMP675 12. 1:36,033
19. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 91 2:46:59,028 6. GT 19. 1:38,619
20. 43 Peter Baron (USA)
Leo Hindery (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 91 2:47:24,430 7. GT 34. no time
21. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Pierre Ehret (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 90 2:47:13,826 8. GT 18. 1:38,471
22. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 90 2:47:34,770 5. GTS 11. 1:33,267
23. 42 Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Joe Policastro (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 89 2:47:15,013 9. GT 25. 1:40,112
24. 89 Scott Bader (USA)
Oswaldo Negri (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692077 Inline Cunningham Racing 87 2:46:20,578 10. GT 20. 1:38,628
25. 28 Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 87 2:46:54,310 11. GT 24. 1:39,997
26. 61 Vic Rice (USA)
Keith Alexander (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 87 2:46:59,021 12. GT 26. 1:40,182
27. 63 Terry Borcheller (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 87 2:47:19,271 13. GT 23. 1:39,181
28. 68 Marc Bunting (USA)
Chris Gleason (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 81 2:46:06,854 14. GT 21. 1:38,633
29. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Alex Davison (AUS)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 72 2:13:02,263/Off course 15. GT 35. 1:38,121
30. 71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Aaron Povoledo (CDN)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 71 2:29:17,447/Engine 6. GTS 29. 1:45,757
31. 12 Michael Lewis (USA)
Tomy Drissi (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 45 1:32:46,580/Oil leak 7. LMP900 7. 1:27,448
32. 33 Andy Lally (USA)
Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing 44 1:20:13,685/Suspension 16. GT 22. 1:38,934
33. 29 Andrea Garbagnati (I)
Ludovico Manfredi (I) - DND
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000119073 (000M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 31 0:56:14,007/Electrics 17. GT 28. 1:44,303
34. 03 Joe Foster (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA) - DND
Brad Nyberg (USA) - DND
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB48343B213014 Hyper Sport 28 0:49:38,844/Drive shaft 18. GT 33. no time
35. 56 Jeff Bucknum (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA) - DND
Chris McMurry (USA) - DND
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 24 0:38:23,083/Suspension 4. LMP675 10. 1:31,515
Did not start:
37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
MG Lola EX257 001 Intersport Racing Accident LMP675 no time
Did not practice:
17 Tom Weickardt (USA)
Jeff Altenburg (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America GTS
In entry list only:
39 Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Brent Sherman (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing
52 Philip Collin (USA)
Tony Burgess (CDN)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692076 Seikel Motorsport

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 4

3 h Trois-Rivieres

Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres, Circuit de Trois-Rivieres Date: 3.8.2003

Practiced:31(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 5, GT - 15)
Started:30(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 5, GT - 14)

Circuit lenght: 2,446 km Race distance: 413,680 km Winner's average speed: 137,808 km/h

2 full-course cautions for 9 laps: laps 7-11 (car 67 off course) and laps 66-69 (car 16 off course)

official test session held on 1/8 in 1 session for a total of 90 minutes
2 practice sessions held for a total of 110 minutes on 2/8
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 2/8
30 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:Marco WernerNo. 1Audi R80:59,265148,691 km/h(lap 24)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 1 Marco Werner (D)
Frank Biela (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 169 3:00:06,726 1. LMP900 1. 0:57,740
2. 38 J.J. Lehto (SF)
Johnny Herbert (GB)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 169 3:01:02,229 2. LMP900 2. 0:58,396
3. 10 Olivier Beretta (MC)
David Saelens (B)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 164 3:00:17,264 3. LMP900 4. 0:59,148
4. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 008 Corvette Racing 162 3:00:45,401 1. GTS 9. 1:01,699
5. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 162 3:00:48,947 2. GTS 11. 1:02,223
6. 11 Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Scott Maxwell (CDN)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 162 3:01:08,540 4. LMP900 5. 0:59,644
7. 12 Tomy Drissi (USA)
Michael Lewis (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 159 3:00:59,984 5. LMP900 7. 1:01,302
8. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 157 3:01:09,926 3. GTS 12. 1:03,439
9. 23 Sascha Maassen (D)
Lucas Lühr (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 156 3:00:18,711 1. GT 14. 1:04,518
10. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
MG Lola EX257 003 Intersport Racing 154 3:00:11,163 1. LMP675 30. no time
11. 30 Mike Durand (USA)
Clint Field (USA)
Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing 154 3:00:33,657 6. LMP900 29. no time
12. 35 Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ralf Kelleners (D)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 153 3:00:52,217 2. GT 18. 1:05,588
13. 80 David Brabham (AUS)
Jan Magnussen (DK)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 152 3:00:12,426 4. GTS 10. 1:01,992
14. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 152 3:00:25,129 3. GT 22. 1:06,514
15. 63 Shane Lewis (USA)
Terry Borcheller (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 151 3:00:50,304 4. GT 25. 1:06,937
16. 33 Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Andy Lally (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing 145 3:00:44,660 5. GT 24. 1:06,874
17. 89 Scott Bader (USA)
Oswaldo Negri (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692077 Inline Cunningham Racing 145 3:01:00,408 6. GT 21. 1:06,301
18. 18 Jason Workman (USA)
Melanie Paterson (CDN)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 133 3:00:46,573 2. LMP675 27. 1:07,690
19. 43 Peter Baron (USA)
Marc Lieb (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 131 3:00:15,543 7. GT 17. 1:05,269
20. 88 Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Peter Kox (NL)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 115 2:12:39,776/Engine 5. GTS 8. 1:01,557
21. 68 Chris Gleason (USA)
Marc Bunting (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 107 3:00:47,629 8. GT 28. 1:08,208
22. 56 Chris McMurry (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA)
Jeff Bucknum (USA)
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 106 2:08:02,533/Electrics 3. LMP675 13. 1:03,919
23. 24 Timo Bernhard (D)
Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 85 2:37:02,395/Electrics 9. GT 15. 1:04,606
24. 66 Cort Wagner (USA)
Kevin Buckler (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 70 1:25:14,586/Suspension 10. GT 20. 1:06,257
25. 16 Butch Leitzinger (USA)
James Weaver (GB) - DND
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 63 1:08:08,911/Electrics 4. LMP675 3. 0:58,547
26. 28 Christian Pescatori (I)
Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Eliseo Salazar (RCH) - DND
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 56 1:07:52,889/Accident 11. GT 19. 1:06,025
27. 61 Vic Rice (USA)
Spencer Trenery (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 54 1:06:05,995/Gearbox 12. GT 26. 1:07,637
28. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Alex Davison (AUS)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 50 1:37:21,776/Overheating 13. GT 16. 1:05,031
29. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Jean-Francois Dumoulin (CDN) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 5 0:06:05,761/Off course 14. GT 23. 1:06,690
30. 20 Andy Wallace (GB)
Chris Dyson (USA) - DND
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 1 0:01:06,685/Engine 5. LMP675 6. 1:00,149
Did not start:
03 Joe Foster (USA)
Brad Nyberg (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA)
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB48343B213014 Hyper Sport Gearbox GT 1:09,866
In entry list only:
17 Tom Weickardt (USA) Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America GTS
29 xxx Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari GT
39 Steven Ivankovich (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing GT
71 xxx Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America GTS
77 Joe Blacker (USA)
John Burke (USA)
Pilbeam MP84 Nissan 04 AB Motorsport LMP675

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 5

2 h 45 min Mosport

Mail2web.com Grand Prix at Mosport, Mosport International Raceway Date: 17.8.2003

Practiced:33(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 7, GT - 15)
Started:33(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 7, GT - 15)

Circuit lenght: 3,957 km Race distance: 459,056 km Winner's average speed: 166,189 km/h

3 full-course cautions for 19 laps: laps 19-23 (car 66 off course), laps 26-35 (car 4 off course) and laps 65-68 (car 28 off course)

official test session held on 15/8 in 1 session for a total of 90 minutes
2 practice sessions held for a total of 120 minutes on 16/8
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 16/8
30 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:James WeaverNo. 16MG Lola EX2571:9,479205,048 km/h(lap 9)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 1 Frank Biela (D)
Marco Werner (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 116 2:45:44,079 1. LMP900 4. 1:09,288
2. 20 Chris Dyson (USA)
Andy Wallace (GB)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 114 2:46:30,909 1. LMP675 2. 1:08,468
3. 11 Scott Maxwell (CDN)
Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 114 2:46:35,167 2. LMP900 6. 1:10,453
4. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 112 2:46:56,349 1. GTS 12. 1:15,115
5. 88 Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Peter Kox (NL)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 112 2:46:57,184 2. GTS 33. 1:14,788
6. 80 Jan Magnussen (DK)
David Brabham (AUS)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 111 2:46:25,685 3. GTS 11. 1:15,021
7. 10 David Saelens (B)
Olivier Beretta (MC)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 109 2:41:13,275/Accident 3. LMP900 7. 1:10,782
8. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 106 2:45:57,293 4. GTS 32. 1:16,550
9. 24 Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Timo Bernhard (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 106 2:46:06,759 1. GT 16. 1:19,441
10. 35 Ralf Kelleners (D)
Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 105 2:45:51,243 2. GT 20. 1:20,740
11. 43 Marc Lieb (D)
Peter Baron (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 105 2:46:08,577 3. GT 18. 1:20,053
12. 23 Lucas Lühr (D)
Sascha Maassen (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 105 2:46:55,890 4. GT 17. 1:19,453
13. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Vic Rice (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 105 2:47:03,650 5. GT 21. 1:21,337
14. 71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Tom Weickardt (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 104 2:46:24,219 5. GTS 14. 1:16,111
15. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 103 2:46:06,232 6. GT 23. 1:21,778
16. 32 Andrea Bertolini (I)
Mauro Baldi (I)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2018 Ferri Competizione 103 2:46:06,887 7. GT 19. 1:20,634
17. 63 Shane Lewis (USA)
Terry Borcheller (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 103 2:46:45,917 8. GT 26. 1:22,393
18. 68 Marc Bunting (USA)
Chris Gleason (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 102 2:46:16,874 9. GT 28. 1:23,097
19. 28 Iradj Alexander (CH)
Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 102 2:47:05,645 10. GT 25. 1:22,229
20. 38 J.J. Lehto (SF)
Johnny Herbert (GB)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 102 2:47:17,687 4. LMP900 3. 1:08,853
21. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Jeffrey Pabst (CDN)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 101 2:47:05,242 11. GT 29. 1:24,270
22. 56 Jeff Bucknum (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA)
Chris McMurry (USA)
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 101 2:47:15,161 2. LMP675 8. 1:13,642
23. 61 John Graham (CDN)
Piers Masarati (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 100 2:46:13,727 12. GT 27. 1:22,829
24. 16 James Weaver (GB)
Butch Leitzinger (USA)
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 100 2:46:17,778 3. LMP675 1. 1:07,906
25. 29 Antoine Gosse (F)
Peter Kutemann (NL)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000119349 (003M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 98 2:46:35,859 13. GT 30. 1:26,601
26. 18 Melanie Paterson (CDN)
Jason Workman (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 98 2:46:41,571 4. LMP675 22. 1:21,511
27. 2 Walter Lechner, Jr. (A)
Mark Neuhaus (USA)
DNS - Franz Konrad (A)
Saleen S7-R 002 Konrad Motorsport 80 2:12:01,826/Accident 6. GTS 13. 1:16,062
28. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Georges Forgeois (F)
Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing 65 1:55:34,180/Gearbox 5. LMP900 15. 1:16,501
29. 52 Tony Burgess (CDN)
David Shep (CDN)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692076 Seikel Motorsport 49 1:28:01,468/Accident damage 14. GT 31. no time
30. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA) - DND
MG Lola EX257 003 Intersport Racing 29 0:49:20,950/Electrics 5. LMP675 5. 1:09,835
31. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA) - DND
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 008 Corvette Racing 24 0:37:46,750/Accident 7. GTS 9. 1:14,417
32. 66 Cort Wagner (USA)
Kevin Buckler (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 15 0:20:59,265/Accident 15. GT 24. 1:21,839
33. 12 Tomy Drissi (USA)
Michael Lewis (USA) - DND
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 11 0:14:35,237/Engine 6. LMP900 10. 1:14,522
Did not practice:
17 Tom Weickardt (USA)
Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America GTS
In entry list only:
03 Joe Foster (USA)
Brad Nyberg (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA)
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan Hyper Sport GT
33 Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Andy Lally (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing GT
39 Brent Sherman (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing GT
89 Scott Bader (USA)
Oswaldo Negri (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692077 Inline Cunningham Racing GT

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 6

500 mile Road America

Road America 500 presented by Chicago Tribune, Road America, Elkhart Lake Date: 24.8.2003

Practiced:37(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 6, GTS - 8, GT - 17)
Started:36(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 6, GTS - 7, GT - 17)

Circuit lenght: 6,437 km Race distance: 514,655 km Winner's average speed: 185,623 km/h

1 full-course caution for 4 laps, 13 minutes: laps 34-37 (car 4 off course)

official test session held on 22/8 in 1 session for a total of 90 minutes
2 practice sessions held for a total of 120 minutes on 23/8
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 23/8
25 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:Frank BielaNo. 1Audi R81:54,613204,625 km/h(lap 57)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 38 Johnny Herbert (GB)
J.J. Lehto (SF)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 79 2:46:21,273 1. LMP900 3. 1:52,472
2. 20 Chris Dyson (USA)
Andy Wallace (GB)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 78 2:46:35,968 1. LMP675 5. 1:54,349
3. 10 David Saelens (B)
Olivier Beretta (MC)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 78 2:46:55,448 2. LMP900 6. 1:55,158
4. 80 Jan Magnussen (DK)
David Brabham (AUS)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 75 2:46:33,236 1. GTS 14. 2:02,395
5. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 75 2:46:33,767 2. GTS 12. 2:02,155
6. 88 Peter Kox (NL)
Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 74 2:48:24,029 3. GTS 13. 2:02,203
7. 1 Marco Werner (D)
Frank Biela (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 73 2:46:34,631 3. LMP900 1. 1:52,265
8. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 73 2:46:44,956 4. GTS 15. 2:05,045
9. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 010 Corvette Racing 73 2:46:58,031 5. GTS 11. 2:01,969
10. 11 Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 73 2:47:17,745 4. LMP900 7. 1:56,457
11. 2 Wolfgang Kaufmann (D)
Franz Konrad (A)
DNS - Mark Neuhaus (USA)
Saleen S7-R 002R Konrad Motorsport 73 2:47:49,451 6. GTS 16. 2:05,561
12. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Rick Sutherland (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Elan 01-005 Intersport Racing 72 2:47:08,274 5. LMP900 9. 1:58,757
13. 31 Craig Stanton (USA)
Johnny Mowlem (GB)
DNS - Michael Petersen (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692079 White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports 72 2:48:27,950 1. GT 24. 2:11,739
14. 12 Michael Lewis (USA)
Tomy Drissi (USA)
DNS - Guy Cosmo (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 72 2:48:57,144 6. LMP900 10. 2:00,558
15. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Cort Wagner (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 71 2:47:47,134 2. GT 28. 2:12,755
16. 33 Andy Lally (USA)
Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
DNS - Steven Ivankovich (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing 71 2:47:52,536 3. GT 26. 2:12,122
17. 23 Lucas Lühr (D)
Sascha Maassen (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 71 2:47:54,168 4. GT 18. 2:09,124
18. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Pierre Ehret (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 70 2:47:15,484 5. GT 32. 2:13,579
19. 52 John Lloyd (USA)
Philip Collin (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692076 Seikel Motorsport 70 2:47:30,132 6. GT 34. 2:14,367
20. 68 Marc Bunting (USA)
Chris Gleason (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 70 2:47:48,638 7. GT 30. 2:13,164
21. 63 Terry Borcheller (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 69 2:47:09,169 8. GT 29. 2:12,811
22. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 69 2:48:08,752 9. GT 27. 2:12,271
23. 61 Vic Rice (USA)
Piers Masarati (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 69 2:48:38,479 10. GT 35. 2:14,809
24. 42 Joe Policastro (USA)
Leo Hindery (USA)
Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 68 2:47:41,048 11. GT 33. 2:14,360
25. 18 Jason Workman (USA)
James Gue (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 68 2:48:02,688 2. LMP675 19. 2:09,389
26. 64 Howard Katz (USA)
Jim Downing (USA)
WR LMP-02 Mazda 2001-01 Downing/Atlanta, Inc. 67 2:47:56,444 3. LMP675 22. 2:10,791
27. 17 Tom Weickardt (USA)
Joe Ellis (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 64 2:45:30,336 7. GTS 17. 2:09,013
28. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
MG Lola EX257 003 Intersport Racing 60 2:48:00,608 4. LMP675 4. 1:53,471
29. 56 Jeff Bucknum (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA)
Chris McMurry (USA)
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 59 2:47:52,510 5. LMP675 8. 1:58,740
30. 35 Ralf Kelleners (D)
Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 57 2:33:50,055/Electrics 12. GT 23. 2:10,915
31. 24 Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Timo Bernhard (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 57 2:47:54,170 13. GT 20. 2:09,493
32. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Alex Davison (AUS)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 51 2:06:10,256/Suspension 14. GT 25. 2:11,867
33. 43 Peter Baron (USA)
Marc Lieb (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 37 1:29:46,763/Suspension 15. GT 21. 2:09,764
34. 29 Philip Shearer (USA)
Peter Kutemann (NL)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000119349 (003M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 26 1:05:03,683/Electrics 16. GT 37. 2:17,479
35. 28 Iradj Alexander (CH)
Stéphane Grégoire (F)
DNS - Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 26 1:19:58,580/Gearbox 17. GT 36. 2:14,047
36. 16 Butch Leitzinger (USA)
James Weaver (GB) - DND
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 8 0:15:57,491/Accident 6. LMP675 2. 1:52,442
Did not start:
71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Jeff Altenburg (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America Withdrawn GTS 31. 2:13,566
In entry list only:
30 Clint Field (USA) Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing
39 Steven Ivankovich (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing GT

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 7

2 h 45 min Laguna Seca

Fry's Electronics Sports Car Championships, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey Date: 7.9.2003

Practiced:35(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 6, GT - 18)
Started:34(LMP900 - 5, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 6, GT - 18)

Circuit lenght: 3,602 km Race distance: 432,205 km Winner's average speed: 156,684 km/h

1 full-course caution for 2 laps, 6 minutes: laps 1-2 (car 20 off course)

official test session held on 5/9 in 1 session for a total of 90 minutes
2 practice sessions held for a total of 120 minutes on 6/9
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 6/9
25 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:Frank BielaNo. 1Audi R81:17,757166,752 km/h(lap 7)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 1 Frank Biela (D)
Marco Werner (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 120 2:45:30,373 1. LMP900 1. 1:16,224
2. 16 James Weaver (GB)
Butch Leitzinger (USA)
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 120 2:46:52,656 1. LMP675 2. 1:16,555
3. 10 Olivier Beretta (MC)
David Saelens (B)
Panoz LMP 01 Evo 008 JML Team Panoz 118 2:46:41,235 2. LMP900 6. 1:18,267
4. 38 Johnny Herbert (GB)
J.J. Lehto (SF)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 115 2:45:35,371 3. LMP900 3. 1:16,842
5. 12 Tomy Drissi (USA)
Michael Lewis (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 113 2:46:26,056 4. LMP900 9. 1:21,357
6. 80 Jan Magnussen (DK)
David Brabham (AUS)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 113 2:46:30,874 1. GTS 10. 1:22,350
7. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Rick Sutherland (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Elan 01-005 Intersport Racing 112 2:46:13,326 5. LMP900 8. 1:20,402
8. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 112 2:47:00,029 2. GTS 13. 1:23,365
9. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 008 Corvette Racing 111 2:45:36,207 3. GTS 12. 1:23,148
10. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Bill Auberlen (USA)
DNS - Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 110 2:46:27,890 4. GTS 14. 1:23,855
11. 23 Sascha Maassen (D)
Lucas Lühr (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 108 2:46:20,958 1. GT 16. 1:26,182
12. 71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Tom Weickardt (USA)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 108 2:46:59,083 5. GTS 15. 1:25,284
13. 35 Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ralf Kelleners (D)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 107 2:46:04,394 2. GT 20. 1:27,557
14. 31 Craig Stanton (USA)
Johnny Mowlem (GB)
DNS - Michael Petersen (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692079 White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports 107 2:46:15,393 3. GT 19. 1:27,334
15. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Alex Caffi (I)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 106 2:45:38,249 4. GT 23. 1:28,313
16. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Cort Wagner (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 106 2:45:38,893 5. GT 24. 1:28,425
17. 18 Jason Workman (USA)
Scott Bradley (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 106 2:47:12,825 2. LMP675 17. 1:26,265
18. 28 Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Iradj Alexander (CH)
Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 105 2:45:58,222 6. GT 29. 1:28,876
19. 63 Terry Borcheller (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 105 2:46:28,883 7. GT 25. 1:28,634
20. 68 Marc Bunting (USA)
Chris Gleason (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 104 2:45:40,702 8. GT 26. 1:28,707
21. 24 Timo Bernhard (D)
Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 104 2:45:46,498 9. GT 18. 1:26,475
22. 67 Michael Schrom (USA)
Pierre Ehret (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 104 2:46:52,924 10. GT 30. 1:28,936
23. 42 Joe Policastro (USA)
Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 103 2:45:33,768 11. GT 32. 1:29,832
24. 61 Vic Rice (USA)
David Warnock (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 103 2:46:55,202 12. GT 31. 1:29,827
25. 29 Stephen Earle (USA)
Mark Neuhaus (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000119349 (003M) JMB Racing USA/Team Ferrari 101 2:45:50,036 13. GT 34. 1:32,307
26. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
MG Lola EX257 003 Intersport Racing 101 2:46:00,373 3. LMP675 5. 1:17,967
27. 43 Leo Hindery (USA)
Peter Baron (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 98 2:46:17,696 14. GT 22. 1:28,188
28. 03 Rick Skelton (USA)
Brad Nyberg (USA)
Joe Foster (USA)
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB68363B213026 Hyper Sport 95 2:40:36,036/Engine 15. GT 33. 1:30,662
29. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 84 2:45:53,967 16. GT 21. 1:27,811
30. 20 Chris Dyson (USA)
Andy Wallace (GB) - DND
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 40 1:01:38,353/Engine 4. LMP675 4. 1:17,666
31. 89 Oswaldo Negri (USA)
Burt Frisselle (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692077 Inline Cunningham Racing 36 0:59:38,787/Gearbox 17. GT 27. 1:28,809
32. 56 Jeff Bucknum (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA) - DND
Chris McMurry (USA) - DND
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 26 0:38:55,714/Engine 5. LMP675 7. 1:19,472
33. 33 Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Andy Lally (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing 16 1:08:03,836/Gearbox 18. GT 28. 1:28,814
Disqualified:
88 Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Peter Kox (NL)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 113 2:46:06,142/Illegal air intake GTS 11. 1:22,410
Did not start:
11 Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
Panoz LMP 01 Evo 005 JML Team Panoz Accident damage LMP900 35. 4:20,493
Did not practice:
17 Tom Weickardt (USA) Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America GTS
In entry list only:
30 Clint Field (USA) Lola B2K/10B MG HU05 Intersport Racing LMP900
39 Steven Ivankovich (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692064 ZIP Racing GT
52 Philip Collin (USA)
Tony Burgess (CDN)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692076 Seikel Motorsport GT

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 8

2 h 45 min Miami

Grand Prix Americas presented by Sportsbook.com, Miami Downtown Street Circuit Date: 27.9.2003

Practiced:37(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 7, GT - 19)
Started:36(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 5, GTS - 6, GT - 19)

Circuit lenght: 1,851 km Race distance: 290,567 km Winner's average speed: 107,544 km/h

5 full-course cautions for 36 laps, 57 minutes: laps 19-23 (car 41 stopped on course), laps 44-56 (cars 56 & 43 accidents), laps 83-90 (car 03 stopped on course), laps 93-96 (debris on course), laps 140-145 (debris on course)
race stopped earlier due to rain, which resulted in several accidents

2 practice sessions held for a total of 110 minutes on 26/9
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 26/9
30 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:J.J. LehtoNo. 38Audi R80:49,26135,256 km/h(lap 9)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 38 J.J. Lehto (SF)
Johnny Herbert (GB)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 157 2:42:06,617 1. LMP900 1. 0:47,848
2. 1 Marco Werner (D)
Frank Biela (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 157 2:42:47,259 2. LMP900 2. 0:47,887
3. 10 David Saelens (B)
Olivier Beretta (MC)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 155 2:42:59,466 3. LMP900 7. 0:50,603
4. 80 Darren Turner (GB)
David Brabham (AUS)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 154 2:42:59,359 1. GTS 8. 0:50,922
5. 88 Peter Kox (NL)
Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 154 2:43:01,137 2. GTS 13. 0:51,929
6. 20 Andy Wallace (GB)
Chris Dyson (USA)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 152 2:42:48,821 1. LMP675 5. 0:50,309
7. 23 Lucas Lühr (D)
Sascha Maassen (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 151 2:42:39,308 1. GT 14. 0:53,041
8. 16 Butch Leitzinger (USA)
James Weaver (GB)
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 150 2:43:03,901 2. LMP675 3. 0:49,517
9. 35 Ralf Kelleners (D)
Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 150 2:43:06,182 2. GT 21. 0:53,708
10. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Alex Caffi (I)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 149 2:42:32,727 3. GT 22. 0:53,783
11. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Mike Durand (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Elan 01-005 Intersport Racing 149 2:42:59,973 4. LMP900 10. 0:51,530
12. 12 Michael Lewis (USA)
Tomy Drissi (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 148 2:42:10,247 5. LMP900 6. 0:50,377
13. 31 Craig Stanton (USA)
Johnny Mowlem (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692062 White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports 148 2:43:01,640 4. GT 18. 0:53,521
14. 28 Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA 146 2:42:47,635 5. GT 25. 0:55,052
15. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 145 2:42:37,806 3. GTS 12. 0:51,795
16. 24 Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Timo Bernhard (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 143 2:40:23,786/Accident 6. GT 17. 0:53,461
17. 33 Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Andy Lally (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing 143 2:42:39,635 7. GT 30. 0:56,259
18. 63 Shane Lewis (USA)
Terry Borcheller (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 143 2:43:01,174 8. GT 27. 0:55,381
19. 18 Jason Workman (USA)
Scott Bradley (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 142 2:40:34,793/Spin 3. LMP675 23. 0:54,019
20. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
MG Lola EX257 003 Intersport Racing 142 2:42:17,354 4. LMP675 4. 0:49,768
21. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Cort Wagner (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 142 2:43:06,725 9. GT 26. 0:55,058
22. 42 Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Joe Policastro (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 138 2:42:56,555 10. GT 32. 0:56,790
23. 67 Pierre Ehret (D)
Jeff Zwart (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 136 2:42:42,257 11. GT 36. no time
24. 11 Scott Maxwell (CDN)
Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 135 2:21:56,757/Wing 6. LMP900 37. no time
25. 29 Stephen Earle (USA)
Mark Neuhaus (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000119349 (003M) JMB Racing USA 133 2:38:37,351/Accident 12. GT 34. 0:57,712
26. 68 Marc Bunting (USA)
Chris Gleason (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 125 2:42:40,221 13. GT 28. 0:55,468
27. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
DNS - Andy Pilgrim (GB)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 122 2:42:40,666 4. GTS 11. 0:51,576
28. 79 Justin Jackson (USA)
David Murry (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 113 2:42:21,963 14. GT 29. 0:55,960
29. 61 David Warnock (GB)
Ron Atapattu (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098 P.K. Sport 107 2:06:58,856/Accident damage 15. GT 31. 0:56,645
30. 03 Brad Nyberg (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA)
DNS - Joe Foster (USA)
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB68363B213026 Hyper Sport 68 1:22:32,169/Shift linkage 16. GT 33. 0:57,555
31. 2 Franz Konrad (A)
Robert Nearn (GB)
Saleen S7-R 002R Konrad Motorsport 62 1:11:47,271/Drive shaft 5. GTS 16. 0:53,136
32. 40 Bill Auberlen (USA)
Niclas Jönsson (S)
BMW M3 E46 E46 GT 003 Alegra Motorsports 58 1:09:46,270/Cooling leak 17. GT 24. 0:54,712
33. 43 Marc Lieb (D)
Peter Baron (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 41 0:40:49,038/Accident 18. GT 19. 0:53,594
34. 56 Chris McMurry (USA)
Bryan Willman (USA) - DND
Jeff Bucknum (USA) - DND
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 40 0:39:48,363/Accident 5. LMP675 15. 0:53,092
35. 71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Tom Weickardt (USA) - DND
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 16 0:19:24,920/Bodywork 6. GTS 20. 0:53,648
36. 41 Ross Bleustein (USA)
Carlos DeQuesada (USA) - DND
BMW M3 E46 PTG E46 GT 00-001 Alegra Motorsports 15 0:15:18,528/Gearbox 19. GT 35. no time
Did not start:
4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 008 Corvette Racing Accident in warm up GTS 9. 0:51,246

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The American Le Mans Series Championship Round: 9

Petit Le Mans

Audi presents Petit Le Mans, Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center, Braselton Date: 18.10.2003

Practiced:37(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 6, GTS - 7, GT - 18)
Started:36(LMP900 - 6, LMP675 - 6, GTS - 7, GT - 17)

Circuit lenght: 4,088 km Race distance: 1610,567 km Winner's average speed: 169,184 km/h Attendance: 64000

8 full-course cautions for 44 laps, 115 minutes: laps 10-13 (car 16 off course), laps 15-18 (cars 0 & 24 off course, laps 39-43 (car 31 off course, laps 77-86 (car 20 off course, laps 116-118 (car 12 off course, laps 150-155 (cars 88, 67 off course, laps 189-194 (car 52 off course, laps 249-254 (car 03 off course)

official test session held on 15/10 in 1 session for a total of 95 minutes
4 practice sessions held for a total of 300 minutes on 16-17/10
1 qualifying session held for a total of 20 minutes on 17/10
30 minute pre-race warm-up held

Fastest lap:J.J. LehtoNo. 38Audi R81:12,624125,909 km/h(lap 4)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 38 J.J. Lehto (SF)
Johnny Herbert (GB)
DNS - Stefan Johansson (S)
Audi R8 505 Team ADT Champion Racing 394 9:31:10,608 1. LMP900 3. 1:12,700
2. 10 Olivier Beretta (MC)
David Saelens (B)
Max Papis (I)
Panoz LMP 01 008 JML Team Panoz 386 9:31:25,813 2. LMP900 4. 1:13,290
3. 1 Marco Werner (D)
Frank Biela (D)
Audi R8 604 Infineon Team Joest 385 9:32:11,737 3. LMP900 1. 1:11,738
4. 11 Scott Maxwell (CDN)
Gunnar Jeannette (USA)
Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
Panoz LMP 01 005 JML Team Panoz 379 9:31:25,913 4. LMP900 6. 1:14,166
5. 88 Alain Menu (CH)
Peter Kox (NL)
Tomáš Enge (CZ)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108612 (05) Prodrive 375 9:32:12,332 1. GTS 14. 1:27,694
6. 80 David Brabham (AUS)
Anthony Davidson (GB)
Jan Magnussen (DK)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) Prodrive 375 9:32:13,385 2. GTS 12. 1:26,338
7. 4 Oliver Gavin (GB)
Kelly Collins (USA)
Andy Pilgrim (GB)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 010 Corvette Racing 366 9:31:51,286 3. GTS 16. 1:29,574
8. 24 Timo Bernhard (D)
Jörg Bergmeister (D)
Romain Dumas (F)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692071 Alex Job Racing 360 9:31:26,442 1. GT 18. 1:30,212
9. 23 Sascha Maassen (D)
Lucas Lühr (D)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692072 Alex Job Racing 360 9:31:52,813 2. GT 15. 1:29,391
10. 12 Michael Lewis (USA)
Tomy Drissi (USA)
Melanie Paterson (CDN)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Lincoln 01-002 American Spirit Racing 360 9:32:31,358 5. LMP900 9. 1:17,863
11. 08 Jan Lammers (NL)
Jérôme Policand (F)
Frédéric Dor (CH)
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000108462 (06) Prodrive 357 9:31:46,574 4. GTS 17. 1:29,972
12. 37 Jon Field (USA)
Duncan Dayton (USA)
Larry Connor (USA)
Lola B160 Judd 001 Intersport Racing 357 9:32:26,371 1. LMP675 7. 1:14,930
13. 35 Ralf Kelleners (D)
Anthony Lazzaro (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2006 Risi Competizione 355 9:32:24,616 3. GT 26. 1:34,099
14. 3 Ron Fellows (CDN)
Johnny O'Connell (USA)
Franck Fréon (F)
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R 009 Corvette Racing 353 9:31:19,684 5. GTS 19. 1:30,230
15. 66 Kevin Buckler (USA)
Cort Wagner (USA)
Patrick Long (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692080 The Racer's Group 352 9:32:30,322 4. GT 30. 1:36,005
16. 79 David Murry (USA)
Justin Jackson (USA)
Brian Cunningham (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 J-3 Racing, Inc. 351 9:32:14,141 5. GT 25. 1:33,864
17. 6 Bill Auberlen (USA)
Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)
Boris Said (USA)
BMW M3 E46 PTG E46 GT 00-002 Yokohama/ADVAN 350 9:30:17,374/Fire 6. GT 23. 1:32,848
18. 63 Terry Borcheller (USA)
Darren Law (USA)
Shane Lewis (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena GT F131GT2028 ACEMCO Motorsports, LLC 350 9:32:11,762 7. GT 28. 1:35,656
19. 60 Robin Liddell (GB)
Alex Caffi (I)
David Warnock (GB)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692082 P.K. Sport 344 9:32:30,738 8. GT 21. 1:30,864
20. 42 Randy Pobst (USA)
Joe Policastro, Jr. (USA)
Joe Policastro (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692063 Orbit Racing 342 9:32:11,002 9. GT 36. 1:40,445
21. 20 Didier de Radigues (B)
Chad Block (USA)
Chris Dyson (USA)
MG Lola EX257 004 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 320 9:32:11,569 2. LMP675 5. 1:13,775
22. 64 Howard Katz (USA)
Yojiro Terada (J)
Jim Downing (USA)
WR LMP-02 Mazda 2001-01 Downing/Atlanta, Inc. 318 9:31:14,424 3. LMP675 11. 1:24,582
23. 43 Peter Baron (USA)
Mike Rockenfeller (D)
Leo Hindery (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692065 Orbit Racing 313 8:37:52,397/Gearbox 10. GT 20. 1:30,376
24. 61 Vic Rice (USA)
Romeo Kapudija (USA)
Jon Groom (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-R WPOZZZ99ZYS692098b P.K. Sport 300 9:31:47,828 11. GT 31. 1:36,353
25. 18 Andrew Davis (USA)
Jason Workman (USA)
Scott Bradley (USA)
Lola B2K/40 Nissan HU08 Essex Racing 286 7:45:56,377/Oil leak 4. LMP675 10. 1:24,019
26. 89 Oswaldo Negri (USA)
Burt Frisselle (USA)
DNS - Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z1S692077 Inline Cunningham Racing 280 9:32:19,352 12. GT 32. 1:36,419
27. 71 Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Tom Weickardt (USA)
Eric Cayrolle (F)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C32 Carsport America 239 8:16:19,458/Chassis 6. GTS 22. 1:31,310
28. 68 Chris Gleason (USA)
Pierre Ehret (D)
Marc Bunting (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 The Racer's Group 217 6:35:06,793/Engine 13. GT 27. 1:35,595
29. 56 Bryan Willman (USA)
Alan Rudolph (USA)
Chris McMurry (USA)
Pilbeam MP91 Willman 6 01 (MP84-05) Team Bucknum Racing 194 5:46:22,712/Engine 5. LMP675 35. 1:40,213
30. 03 Joe Foster (USA)
Brad Nyberg (USA)
Rick Skelton (USA)
Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan 1P9PB68363B213026 Hyper Sport 186 6:09:35,468/Accident 14. GT 34. 1:37,375
31. 52 Tony Burgess (CDN)
Philip Collin (USA)
Andrew Bagnall (NZ)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692076 Seikel Motorsport 159 5:11:34,054/Gearbox 15. GT 33. 1:36,602
32. 67 Tom Nastasi (USA)
Jeff Zwart (USA)
David Donner (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692076 The Racer's Group 129 3:46:08,977/Accident 16. GT 29. 1:35,933
33. 30 Clint Field (USA)
Mike Durand (USA)
Larry Oberto (USA)
Riley & Scott Mk III C Elan 01-005 Intersport Racing 73 1:55:42,426/Accident 6. LMP900 8. 1:15,550
34. 31 Johnny Mowlem (GB)
Craig Stanton (USA) - DND
Michael Petersen (USA) - DND
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z2S692079 White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports 35 0:59:04,349/Accident 17. GT 24. 1:33,236
35. 0 Emanuele Naspetti (I)
Joël Camathias (CH)
Mimmo Schiattarella (I) - DND
Ferrari 550 Maranello ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) Team Olive Garden 28 4:30:27,820/Accident 7. GTS 13. 1:26,575
36. 16 James Weaver (GB)
Butch Leitzinger (USA) - DND
Andy Wallace (GB) - DND
MG Lola EX257 005 Dyson Racing Team, Inc. 6 0:23:20,796/Electrics 6. LMP675 2. 1:12,450
Did not start:
28 Stéphane Grégoire (F)
Stephen Earle (USA)
Philip Shearer (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) JMB Racing USA Accident GT
In entry list only:
04 xxx Panoz Esperante GT-LM Elan Hyper Sport GT
17 Tom Weickardt (USA)
Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)
Dodge Viper GTS-R C33 Carsport America GTS
29 Eliseo Salazar (RCH)
Iradj Alexander (CH)
Stephen Earle (USA)
Philip Shearer (USA)
Mark Neuhaus (USA)
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT JMB Racing USA GT
33 Andy Lally (USA)
Spencer Pumpelly (USA)
Steven Ivankovich (USA)
Porsche 911 GT3-RS WPOZZZ99Z3S692062b ZIP Racing GT
39 Romeo Kapudija (USA) Porsche 911 GT3-RS ZIP Racing GT
41 Richard Stanton (GB) TVR Tuscan T400R DeWalt Racesport Salisbury GT
72 xxx TVR Tuscan T400R DeWalt Racesport Salisbury GT
77 Larry Oberto (USA) Lola B2K/10 Judd HU01 Taurus Sports LMP900

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