Foametix® to Sponsor SPEED GT Finale

TOPEKA, Kan. (Sep. 28, 2008) - SCCA Pro Racing is excited to announce that Foametix®, makers of high-quality, environmentally friendly spray foam insulation, will sponsor the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Finale at Road Atlanta.

Already familiar to SPEED GT fans as the sponsor of the No. 13 Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper, Foametix has signed on to be the presenting sponsor for the final round of the SPEED GT season at Road Atlanta. The SCCA SPEED GT Finale Presented by Foametix will be part of the 11th Annual Petit Le Mans Presented by the Totally New MAZDA6.

Foametix Spray Foam Insulation is a series of light density, polyurethane foam insulation designed for residential and commercial use. In addition to being one of the most efficient forms of insulation on the market, Foametix is healthier and more eco-friendly. Based in nearby Cartersville, Ga., Road Atlanta is a home track for Foametix, as well as for the driver of the No. 13 Foametix/Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper, Claudio Burtin.

“We are thrilled to be a part of an exciting program like SPEED World Challenge,” Foametix President Scooter Delaune said. “We’ve had great success exposing our brand and product this season, thanks in large part to the great success that the Woodhouse team has had with their multiple wins this year. It’s a great opportunity to take a more involved role and expose Foametix to tens of thousands of race fans at one of the country’s most famous road courses.”
“We truly appreciate Foametix’s support of SPEED World Challenge,” SCCA Vice President of Marketing and Communications Eric Prill said. “We’ve already seen the Foametix name in the SPEED GT winner’s circle on the No. 13 car, and we’re delighted to welcome them as the presenting sponsor of the SPEED GT Finale.”

The SCCA SPEED GT Finale Presented by Foametix begins with two practice sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 1, followed by a 1:35 p.m. (EDT) qualifying session on Thursday, Oct. 2. The race will get underway at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3. Additional event information, including live timing and lap notes, are available at http://www.world-challenge.com/. The race will air on SPEED, Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. (EDT).
About FOAMETIX®

As the industry leader in spray-on foam insulation, Georgia-based FOAMETIX® has recently begun a revolution in the world of home insulation. Not only does the product apply much quicker than fiberglass or cellulose insulation, it is more efficient, safer, and cheaper in the long-run than traditional insulations.

FOAMETIX® is a series of light density, polyurethane spray-applied foam insulation systems designed for residential and commercial/industrial building applications. FOAMETIX® superior insulation systems create an air tight barrier that conserves energy, blocks moisture, decreases noise, and reduces the influx of outdoor pollutants and allergens. FOAMETIX® is energy smart insulation providing you with a healthy, comfortable, more energy efficient indoor environment. http://www.foametix.com/.

WET AND WILD

Thunderbolt Millville Starts Soggy, Finishes DryMillville, NJ (Sept. 27, 2008) – The thunder came to the newly opened Thunderbolt Millville track and it brought the rain. The wet weekend dampened speeds, but it did not dampen spirits as the Woodhouse Racing Team finished in the top ten again, with Jeff Courtney in the No. 99 Kenda/TJM IWM/Coins of America Dodge Viper finishing the race in 6th place. Teammate Brian Simo, in the No. 13 Foametix Dodge Viper, finished 5th.

The rain did bring a reprieve from the much talked about dirt and dust along the track where grass has not yet been established.

It was a wild qualifying session, starting off wet, finishing dry, with a crash ending the session early. During qualifying, lap times were dropping dramatically each lap as the track dried. “Qualifying was pretty exciting, you could be in the top five on one lap and in the next you could be 15th” said Courtney. On Courtney’s last qualifying lap, he almost aborted the lap because of a crash ahead of him. Instead, Courtney held the course and clipped off over a second and a half on his time to get the 7th place on the grid.

“It turned out to be a good weekend for us,” said Courtney. “It was pretty wet in the beginning, we only had one good dry practice session.” The wet conditions and forecast for a rain race kept the team’s focus on rain set-up. “We anticipated a wet race, that was what we were prepared for,” said Courtney. “I was nervous about a dry race, we didn’t really have enough dry track time to get the car properly set up for a dry race.”

“I got a great jump at the start,” said Courtney. “I was able to move up and battle with teammate Brian Simo for position.” Mid-race, Courtney was turning in competitive lap times with the leaders, despite struggling with a front-end push. During a late-race re-start, Courtney got another great start and an opportunity to pick off a few more positions. Courtney battled with Simo and Jason Daskalos in the No. 5 Coastal Pet Products Dodge Viper. Courtney and Daskalos bumped going into turn one, forcing Courtney off the raceline into the dirty part of the track, allowing Simo to get up alongside at the exit of turn two. Courtney could not hold the line and slid back again, losing his position. “I was having fun racing Brian and Jason hard,” said Courtney. “But I was also aware that I was racing for points and Brian was not.”

“Big thanks to the entire Woodhouse Team for once again doing a great job through adverse conditions,” said Courtney “Three days of rain creates all kinds of difficulties for the team and crew, they did a great job, as usual.

The checkered flag went to James Sofronos, a huge win after 99 previous attempts. “I would like to congratulate James on his first World Challenge victory, great race,” said Courtney. “I love my car number 99, but I don’t want to wait through 99 starts for my first victory!”

There is no rest for the weary, the Woodhouse Team heads directly to Road Atlanta for this week’s final SCCA Pro SPEED World Challenge GT race.

“I'm looking forward to Road Atlanta, it is one of my favorite tracks and events. It will be a great place to end the season,” said Courtney.

As Courtney heads to Road Atlanta, he moves up to 6th place in the SCCA Pro SPEED World Challenge Championship points race.

Watch the Thunderbolt Millville race on the SPEED channel on Wednesday, October 15, at noon, EDT.

THUNDER ROLLS

New Track Brings New Challenges

Milwaukee, Wisc. (September 24, 2008) – Storms of controversy and praise converge over the Thunderbolt Raceway, part of New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. Developers of this new track planned an elite facility. The racing surface contains challenging turns along with exhilarating speed and for many, it has not disappointed. Others point to blinding dirt and dust that drivers kick up at the edge of the track due to grass not being established yet. The track was also shut down for repairs after driver Scott Pruett carved his car into pieces on the guardrail that separates the track from the pit crews. This happened during practice for the Supercar Life 250 a few weeks ago. An additional 240 feet of guardrail and sand barrels were installed near the pit lane entrance.

“It is hard to know what to expect, it’s a totally new track. I’m looking forward to testing it out this weekend,” said Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 Kenda/TJM IWM/Coins of America Dodge Viper.

The new facilities are top of the line and luxurious, including a banquet hall and suites along the frontstretch and pit road. The track keeps drivers on their toes, exacting skill and finesse to maneuver the unique turns and elevations.

Team owner Bob Woodhouse comments: “I expect the New Jersey facility to be a bit more demanding due to the dirt issue, but that is a small price for being part of this incredible facility that is bound to get better going forward; it sits in a high population area making it a great place to bet our future on.”

After a break of a couple of weeks, the racing schedule is tight again for the Woodhouse Team. There will be no rest these next two weeks for the Woodhouse Performance Team. After leaving New Jersey Motorsports Park they head directly for Road Atlanta in Atlanta, GA for the October 1-4 finale with the Petite Lemans ALMS signature event.

“Once again, all the teams will feel the pressure to leave New Jersey intact for the next race in Road Atlanta,” said Courtney. “I really want to end this season with a couple of great races.” Courtney remains in 8th place in the SCCA World-Challenge Championship Points race."

Watch live-time updates of the race this weekend at www.world-challenge.com, the green flag is scheduled to wave at 1:00, Saturday, September 26, EDT.