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Karting Endurance Karting Enjoys Successful Inaugural 24 Hours of America Plans Already Made for 2008 Renewal of the Event HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2007)— After months of anticipation, Endurance Karting enjoyed a highly successful inaugural 24 Hours of America at Moroso Motorsports Park in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 6-7. Twenty-four teams comprised a field that consisted of domestic and international teams, as well as stars from racing’s top circuits. In the end, 333 Racing etched its name in the record books as the winner of Endurance Karting’s first 24-hour race on American soil. The race was so successful, in fact, that Endurance Karting already announced plans for a second 24 Hours of America Jan. 11-13, 2008. Moroso Motorsports Park will again host the event, and the field will be open to up to 35 teams. The inaugural race weekend began Friday with pre-race activities including an advanced racing school that afforded drivers one more chance to sharpen their skills. The starting grid was set in the qualifying session that evening. Team PBG won the opportunity to lead the field to the green flag Saturday afternoon. Team PBG consisted of such talent as NASCAR Busch Series driver Trevor Bayne, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Chad McCumbee and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver David Ragan, whose next driving challenge will include assuming driving duties of the No. 6 Roush Racing Ford, recently vacated by Mark Martin. The pole-winning team was not the only team to boast professional racers. Shane Lewis, Daytona Protoype driver and veteran of several 24-hour races, offered his talents to Ricard Racing/Team Moroso and former Toyota Pro Atlantic Series star and current racing talent scout Richie Hearn fielded Team Brighthouse. John Freeman, who will advance to the Busch Series in 2007, drove for Team Jam’d. Drivers came from as far away as Canada and France to compete on the 13-turn, .9-mile (1,280 meters) course owned by one of racing’s most predominant families. Drivers’ ages ranged from teens to 60s. The race was a world-class battle among those drivers from many walks of life. Despite their racing resume, age or nationality, the race was a challenge for one and all. Drivers battled fatigue, anxiety and a host of other emotions, along with the typical Florida humidity, for 24 non-stop hours. Driver changes occurred every 45 minutes, while fuel runs lasted slightly over two hours. With the fastest karts posting lap times around one minute, 10 seconds, speed was of the essence both in the pits and on the track. Twenty-four hours and 1,176 laps after the green flag waved, 333 Racing that captured the checkered flag just over a minute before runner-up Team Canada crossed the start/finish line. Team Jam’d, Andretti Indoor Racing and Gatorz Racing completed the top five. The 333 Racing team also won the GT40 Pro Class, which consisted of drivers over age 40 with considerable racing experience. The GTP class, consisting of professional drivers, was won by Team Canada. Team Crawdad 2, Z Frogs, EMC Watchdog Racing and Chicago Indoor Racing clinched class honors for the GT1, GT40, GTBB and GTSP classes, respectively. The 24 Hours of America was a triumphant launch to the 2007 season. Some of Endurance Karting’s regular driving schools and endurance events have already been scheduled for March 29 – April 1 in Jacksonville, Fla., and May 4-6 in Charlotte, N.C., with more events expected to be scheduled soon. More than 1,000 unique participants step behind the wheel of and Endurance Karting kart each year. Isn’t it time you give racing a try? Call Endurance Karting toll-free 1-866-RACE-NOW (1-866-722-3669) or visit www.EnduranceKarting.com to reserve your chance to race. Final Race Results – Inaugural 24 Hours of America – Jan. 5-6, 2007 Moroso Motorsports Park – West Palm Beach, Fla.
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