PIT REPORT ST PETERSBURG GRAND PRIX POST RACE

3-30-10 I'm four stories up on open air grandstands at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. You can see most of the track from here. It is 30 minutes into the second World Challenge race of the weekend. I am adrenaline dizzy like a teenager on his first date. My chewing gum is so flat you could roll a joint with it. This is intense. Did I mention I "live" for this?

Both of our Woodhouse Team Dodge Vipers are running 10 tenths, battling for their piece of real estate in the 31 car field. Jeff Courtney in the blue and white 99 KENDA/Dodge/Viper Comp Coupe is in 9th position, off his rear bumper is the Nissan GtR of Tony Rivera acting like a male dog sniffing a bitch in heat. Kuno Wittmer in the 13 Dodge Viper Comp Coupe is behind the Jason Daskalos Viper keeping his nose ever so politely in the back side of his crotch.

My adrenaline attack peaks when Kuno gets a run on both Jason and one of the Porsches going into turn one, he squeezes into an inside line ahead of the other two, right on the butt of Andy Pilgrim in the Volvo, the double pass is in the bag, or is it, Pilgrim "brake checks" allowing the outside double line through the corner to pull away. I surmise a bit of Washington politics in Mr. Pilgrim, you owe those that helped you get there. Aargh!! This is killing me, but hey; see for yourself, you don't have to put up with my tirade.

Watch it on VERSUS, April 18th at 2PM. Is this stuff good or what? You will see Patrick Lindsey's Porsche get punted from behind and turn full sideways in the middle of the field creating a ski jump for the punter, Mr. Ott in a Nissan GtR. He all wheel drives up the side of Lindsey's Porsche showing his underbelly to the crowd before landing on the far side. Hollywood, you cannot outdo this. Watch it. If you can't then go to www.world-challengetv.com and pick it up on line a bit later. Viper Racing, Yeah Baby! Series details at www.world-challenge.com

Bob Woodhouse 402 657 5613bobwoodhouse@woodhouseperformance.com

WOODHOUSE PERFORMANCE TEAM OFF TO GOOD START AT SEASON OPENER IN ST. PETERSBURG

Courtney and Wittmer Turn Out Four Top-Ten FinishesSt. Petersburg, Florida (March 28, 2010) –The Woodhouse Performance Team put up some respectable numbers in the World Challenge 2010 season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg with four top-ten finishes. Jeff Courtney in the No. 99 Kenda Tires/Woodhouse/Dodge finished 10th after a 12th place start in the first round on Saturday. On Sunday, on the second round of the WC season, Courtney moved up the field to finish 9th after again starting in the 12th position. Teammate Kuno Wittmer made an impressive debut with a 6th place start on both Saturday and Sunday, he maintained his position to finish in 6th on Saturday, and improved on it on Sunday, finishing in 5th. Wittmer has racked up 155 points in the Championship race, Courtney has earned 124.

The WC season opened on the sunny streets of St. Petersburg with a crowded field. This year the series has included all three divisions, GT, GTS, and TC, in one race. “With the new added twist of all three classes running together, sometimes traffic is you friend, sometimes not, but at the end of the day you just hope it all balances out,” said Courtney.

“It was great to be back in the car,” said Courtney, who has not been behind the wheel of a racecar since October of 2009. “Thanks to the Woodhouse Performance Team for getting these cars ready on very short notice,” said Courtney. “St. Pete is a great event, with a lot of 2nd gear turns, we struggled all weekend to get the power down.

”Wittmer was also pleased with the season opener, "This is a great start to the season; the Woodhouse Performance Team did a great job getting the cars ready for both races. We were reliable, fast and consistent on this tight, tricky street course."

The Woodhouse Performance Team has a short break before their next race in Long Beach, California, April 16-18, 2010.

Courtney, Wittmer and the Woodhouse Performance Team would like to thank the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park again for their support and hospitality.

Watch the exciting Streets of St. Petersburg races, round 1 and 2, on VERSUS on April 18, 2010, 2 pm – 3:30 pm, after the initial broadcast, you can catch the racing action at http://webmail.woodhouse.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://paracom.paramountcommunication.com/ct/4103450:6095077283:m:1:106282691:06B22594A65E01EEB92453C650EF1638 . Follow round 3 on http://webmail.woodhouse.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://paracom.paramountcommunication.com/ct/4103451:6095077283:m:1:106282691:06B22594A65E01EEB92453C650EF1638 on April 16-18, 2010. # # #

Jeff Courtney RacingN174 W21030 Alcan Dr.Jackson, WI 53037Business: 262-677-9381Mobile: 414-651-1160

Jeff Courtney Racing Sponsors:
Kenda Tires – A leading manufacturer for specialty and automotive tires. www.kendausa.com Dodge Motorsports – www.dodgemotorsports.comRecStuff.com– Features a complete selection of boat, snowmobile, horse, stock, camper, and utility trailer OEM and replacement parts. www.recstuff.comCoins of America– Specializes in collectible coins, commemoratives and fine jewelry. www.coinsofamerica.comJG Wheels – Manufacturer of specialty steel wheels.Oakley – Oakley was created for world-class athletes, those who see the limits of possibility as just another challenge. www.oakley.comG-Speed – For Marketing and Hospitality Partnership Opportunities contact Berle Smith Marketing Director: Jeff Courtney Racing 425-478-704 berle7@hotmail.comBell Helmets – More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. www.bellbikehelmets.comFoerster Signs – Custom signs, car graphics and more. www.foerstersigns.com
About Woodhouse Performance – Woodhouse Performance is a two-car race team competing in the World Challenge GT Series, the Pro-Racing division of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Woodhouse Performance is in its seventh consecutive season of competition in the road-racing series with the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Woodhouse Performance runs the No. 99 Kenda Tires/Dodge Viper and the No. 13, Woodhouse Performance/Dodge Viper. Woodhouse Performance is in Blair,NE www.woodhouseperformance.com.

VIPERS COILED AND READY TO STRIKE

Courtney and Wittmer Head for the Streets of St. Petersburg for 2010 Season Opener Milwaukee, Wisconsin – (March 24, 2010) – Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 Kenda Tires/Woodhouse/Dodge Viper has his engine revved and ready to take on the twists and turns of the Streets of St. Petersburg this weekend along with teammate Kuno Wittmer in the No. 13 Woodhouse/Dodge Viper. “After a long off-season, I’m excited to get back behind the wheel,” said Courtney. “I haven’t been at St. Petersburg since my rookie year in ’06, I’m anxious to go back, this time in a Dodge Viper.”

Wittmer is just as enthusiastic. "After having driven this wild street course back in 2006, I look forward to coming back and tackling every session alongside my new teammate,” said Wittmer. “The Woodhouse Performance Team has put in a lot of hours over the winter season and I couldn't be more pleased to be working with a great group of people.

"The Streets of St. Petersburg provide racing at its best, with unforgiving corners and straight-aways that run between tall apartment buildings along the waterfront including the long runway of a small airport. The views around this St. Petersburg street course are fabulous.

Team Woodhouse has been working overtime to get these cars prepared for the WC opener. “The cars were completely disassembled and every part scrutinized for their integrity to make our machines hug the asphalt and get maximum speed out of the corners,” said Team Owner, Bob Woodhouse. “All of this is pointed at helping to bring Dodge a manufacturers’ championship this year —they deserve one.

”You might not recognize the Woodhouse Performance Vipers this year; they’ve made some visual updates for 2010. Courtney’s No. 99 will be a metallic blue with white racing stripes, Wittmer’s No. 13 is identical, but in red. “There are a lot of new changes for this season. If all goes to plan, the Woodhouse Vipers should be very recognizable after this event,” said Courtney.

“I’d also like to thank and welcome aboard the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park for their support for this race,” said Courtney. The Hilton Carillon Park welcomes Jeff Courtney/JCR Motorsports during the St. Petersburg Grand Prix the weekend of March 27-28. "Our hotel has been ranked the #1 Hilton in the Americas for the past three years for customer loyalty, satisfaction and product." The staff welcomes teams and fans alike. Located only fifteen minutes from the track, you can learn more at www.hiltonhotelstpete.com or by calling 727-540-0050.

Check out www.world-challenge.com for live moment-by-moment racing action that begins with the green light this Sunday, March 28 at 10:15 am (EDT), the race will also be broadcast on VERSUS and SpeedCast.com on Apr. 18, Sun 2 pm.

Jeff Courtney RacingN174 W21030 Alcan Dr.Jackson, WI 53037Business: 262-677-9381Mobile: 414-651-1160
http://www.jeffcourtneyracing.com/

Jeff Courtney Racing Sponsors:
Kenda Tires – A leading manufacturer for specialty and automotive tires. www.kendausa.com Dodge Motorsports – www.dodgemotorsports.comRecStuff.com– Features a complete selection of boat, snowmobile, horse, stock, camper, and utility trailer OEM and replacement parts. www.recstuff.comCoins of America– Specializes in collectible coins, commemoratives and fine jewelry. www.coinsofamerica.comJG Wheels – Manufacturer of specialty steel wheels.Oakley – Oakley was created for world-class athletes, those who see the limits of possibility as just another challenge. www.oakley.comG-Speed – For Marketing and Hospitality Partnership Opportunities contact Berle Smith Marketing Director: Jeff Courtney Racing 425-478-704 berle7@hotmail.comBell Helmets – More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. www.bellbikehelmets.comFoerster Signs – Custom signs, car graphics and more. www.foerstersigns.com
About Woodhouse Performance – Woodhouse Performance is a two-car race team competing in the World Challenge GT Series, the Pro-Racing division of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Woodhouse Performance is in its seventh consecutive season of competition in the road-racing series with the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Woodhouse Performance runs the No. 99 Kenda Tires/Dodge Viper and the No. 13, Woodhouse Performance/Dodge Viper. Woodhouse Performance is in Blair,NE www.woodhouse.com www.woodhouseperformance.com.

PIT REPORT - ST PETERSBURG

3-24-2010 - With a bazillion things you could be doing at this moment I feel honored that you would check in for an update. The whole team is vibrating like a guitar string in anticipation of our first race. St Petersburg Grand Prix is virtually hours from now. This will be the acid test right out of the gate. First it is a street course with concrete barriers around this two mile coarse. Second, this is the first time in recent history that World Challenge has run not two, but three different car classes in the same race. Mix in driver anxiety from a long winter, a half dozen new team entries and we have a recipe for carnage. If you can’t be there then get to http://www.blogger.com/www.world-challenge.com and learn three other ways to be part of this. Now if your heart rate is still not picking up the pace, get this. We race twice, once Saturday at 5 PM, again at 10:00 AM Sunday. If this gets ugly Saturday there will be a lot of crew people with sleep deprivation. Just sayin; you can't get more drama than this. Tune in; don't make me come get you.

OK; Next report: how you identify great drivers from good drivers. And by then I expect you all to have seen our new DODGE livery on our two Viper Comp Coupes, one red, one blue. Whadyathink?
Bob Woodhouse

COURTNEY RETURNS IN THE #99

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – (March 18, 2010) – Jeff Courtney returns to the Woodhouse Performance Racing team and Dodge for another adrenaline pumping World Challenge season. “This will be my fourth year in a Dodge Viper,” said Courtney. “It’s been great working with Dodge and Gary Johnson; they give the Vipers the technical support to stay in the game.” The Woodhouse Performance Team is focused on the Manufacturer’s Championship for Dodge this year.
With the return of Courtney, a Viper veteran in the No. 99 car and Kuno Wittmer, a seasoned Canadian driver moving into the #13 Dodge Viper from Touring Car, the driver duo for the Woodhouse Team shows great promise for the 2010 season. “I am so pleased to have a full-time teammate this year; especially a quality driver like Kuno,” said Courtney. Matt Bejnarowicz, this year's team engineer, known for his factory Dodge Viper development, will be joining Rick Maxwell and the rest of the team for the season.

Along with having a full-time teammate for 2010, this will be the first time the Courtney has had the opportunity to work with an engineer for a full season. “I’m really excited to be able to work with Matt along with Rick and the rest of the Woodhouse Performance Team,” said Courtney.

Kenda Tires remains a principal sponsor for Courtney in the 2010 season. “I cannot tell you how much I appreciate Kenda’s continued support along with my other supporting sponsors,” said Courtney. Courtney’s additional sponsors include Dodge, RecStuff.com, Coins of America, JG Wheels, Foerster Signs, Bell Helmets, and Oakley.” “To step up our marketing program, this year I am announcing the addition of Berle Smith, as marketing director to help our team, and our sponsors enhance, create and execute marketing plans.” said Courtney.

There are a lot of new changes in the Series for 2010 including a new TV package that has been increased to 90 minute broadcasts that will be shown on Saturdays and Sundays. The season has been extended to 12 events at 8 venues, with some venues running double races. Another change will be the addition of the GTS class and all three classes will be running on the track at the same time. “Some of the changes to the series bring their own challenges,” said Courtney, “and I’m interested in seeing how this is all going to play out. It will definitely increase the action out there, that’s for sure.”

Go to www.world-challenge.com for the races and dates of all broadcasts on VERSUS and SpeedCast.com.While you’re watching the racing action, another twist for this season is the new guise on the Woodhouse Performance Team cars. Courtney’s lime-green No. 99 has been redone in blue; Wittmer’s No. 13 is red. The first race on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, is the weekend of March 26-28, 2010 or watch it on VERSUS, Apr. 18, Sun 2 pm
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Jeff Courtney RacingN174 W21030 Alcan Dr.Jackson, WI 53037Business: 262-677-9381Mobile: 414-651-1160
http://www.jeffcourtneyracing.com/

Jeff Courtney Racing Sponsors:

Kenda Tires – A leading manufacturer for specialty and automotive tires. www.kendausa.com Dodge Motorsports – www.dodgemotorsports.comRecStuff.com– Features a complete selection of boat, snowmobile, horse, stock, camper, and utility trailer OEM and replacement parts. www.recstuff.comCoins of America– Specializes in collectible coins, commemoratives and fine jewelry. www.coinsofamerica.comJG Wheels – Manufacturer of specialty steel wheels.Oakley – Oakley was created for world-class athletes, those who see the limits of possibility as just another challenge. www.oakley.comG-Speed – For Marketing and Hospitality Partnership Opportunities contact Berle Smith Marketing Director: Jeff Courtney Racing 425-478-704 berle7@hotmail.comBell Helmets – More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. www.bellbikehelmets.comFoerster Signs – Custom signs, car graphics and more. www.foerstersigns.com

About Woodhouse Performance – Woodhouse Performance is a two-car race team competing in the World Challenge GT Series, the Pro-Racing division of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Woodhouse Performance is in its seventh consecutive season of competition in the road-racing series with the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Woodhouse Performance runs the No. 99 Kenda Tires/Dodge Viper and the No. 13, Woodhouse Performance/Dodge Viper. Woodhouse Performance is in Blair,NE www.woodhouse.com www.woodhouseperformance.com.