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BRASELTON, Ga. (October 7, 2011) - The results are in and the 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda is in the record books as one of the most successful races in the history of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS.) Indeed it also drew more spectators to Road Atlanta than any other weekend of the track's 41-year history. Beginning with the camper and motor coach crowd that arrived for opening day on Wednesday, Sept. 28, the four-day attendance figure amounted to 131,400 spectators according to the promoter.

Yes, it was packed!!!


Thursday, September 29

On the road again...
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Parked by the tent in the Corvette Corral.
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The 2 team Corvettes in practice.
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Activity in the Corvette garage.
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The Corvette parade laps.
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Thinking of staying at Sun Suites in Suwanee? DON'T!!!!!!
The parking was the only good part. Everything in the room was either broken or missing!
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Friday, September 30

The Corral is filling up.
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More team practice.
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Self portrait via Jake/Centennial Edition.
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All 6 drivers ready for the autograph session...
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...and the line to get there.
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In the Challenge race, Johnny O'Connell ran in 1st place from start to finish!
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Saturday, October 1

The flag raising ceremony at the Corvette Corral, hosted by GM Performance Car VP Jim Campbell.
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More activity in the Corral.
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An entertaining talk in the tent by Ron Fellows.
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The race is on!
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Passing your team-mate!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks, Corvette Racing, for the pink graphics!
Unfortunately, seen here on the #3 car, prematurely retired
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The high tech Corvette hot pits, from inside and from across the track.
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2 great people donated $25 each to the American Cancer Society for the privilege of signing the hood!
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Sunday, October 2

Final stats after escaping the Sun Suites.
 

 

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