2010 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season
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The 2010 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season was the tenth running of the Grand-Am Cup series and the first season under Continental Tire
sponsorship. It began on January 29 at Daytona International Speedway
and ended on September 12 at Miller Motorsports Park
.
Despite winning only one race all season, top ten finishes in each of the ten races enabled Charles Espenlaub and Charles Putman of Fall-Line Motorsports to win the Grand Sport class title. Espenlaub and Putman finished six points clear of double race-winners Michael Marsal and Joey Hand
of Turner Motorsport, and eight clear of another pair of double race-winners, Roush Performance's Jack Roush, Jr. and Billy Johnson. Rum Bum Racing's Matt Plumb won the most races, taking three victories – one victory with Gian Bacardi and two with Nick Longhi – but finished 80 points behind Espenlaub and Putman. Single race victories were taken by Rehagen Racing's Dean Martin and Bob Michaelian at Barber Motorsports Park
, as well as The Racer's Group
's Steve Bertheau and Spencer Pumpelly
at Mid-Ohio
.
The Street Tuner class was just as hotly contested as the Grand Sport class, and after ten races, the top two teams – Lawson Aschenbach and David Thilenius of Compass360 Racing, and Bill Heumann and Seth Thomas of BimmerWorld/GearWrench – finished tied on 274 points. Both teams took two victories and two second places, but the third place for Aschenbach and Thilenius at the final race of the season at Miller Motorsports Park allowed them to clinch the championship. Freedom Autosport pair Tom Long and Derek Whitis, and RSR Motorsports duo Randy Smalley and Owen Trinkler also took two victories over the season, with single victories claimed by APR Motorsport's Ian Baas
and Aaron Povoledo, as well as the team-mates of Aschenbach and Thilenius, Ryan Eversley and Zach Lutz.
, with a stand-alone round at Circuit Trois-Rivières
.
Continental tire
A Continental tire is an upright, external, mounted spare tire behind an automobile's trunk compartment. The term also describes a non-functional bulge that is stamped into the trunk lid or a cosmetic accessory to the rear of the car giving the impression of a spare tire mount.-Development:The...
sponsorship. It began on January 29 at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...
and ended on September 12 at Miller Motorsports Park
Miller Motorsports Park
Miller Motorsports Park is an auto, motorcycle, bicycle and kart racing facility located in the unincorporated Erda area just outside Tooele, Utah.- The Track :...
.
Despite winning only one race all season, top ten finishes in each of the ten races enabled Charles Espenlaub and Charles Putman of Fall-Line Motorsports to win the Grand Sport class title. Espenlaub and Putman finished six points clear of double race-winners Michael Marsal and Joey Hand
Joey Hand
Joey Hand is an American professional race car driver. A former champion of the Star Mazda Series, Hand is best known as a sports car driver, and is co-winner of the 2011 24 Hours of Daytona driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.-Personal life:...
of Turner Motorsport, and eight clear of another pair of double race-winners, Roush Performance's Jack Roush, Jr. and Billy Johnson. Rum Bum Racing's Matt Plumb won the most races, taking three victories – one victory with Gian Bacardi and two with Nick Longhi – but finished 80 points behind Espenlaub and Putman. Single race victories were taken by Rehagen Racing's Dean Martin and Bob Michaelian at Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park
The Barber Motorsports Park is a multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama, USA near Leeds. The facility was the vision of George Barber, and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. In July 2009 officials announced that Barber will be the site of...
, as well as The Racer's Group
The Racer's Group
The Racer's Group, or TRG, is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Camping World Truck Series and Rolex Sports Car Series racing team located in Petaluma, California owned by Kevin Buckler and his wife Debra. In addition to stock car racing, TRG has competed professionally in road racing since 1995...
's Steve Bertheau and Spencer Pumpelly
Spencer Pumpelly
Spencer Pumpelly is an American race car driver, born 28 December 1974, in Arlington, Virginia.Currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Pumpelly is active in the American Le Mans Series, Rolex Sports Car Series and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge driving for The Racer's Group.Pumpelly...
at Mid-Ohio
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a road course auto racing facility located in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio, United States, just outside of the village of Lexington...
.
The Street Tuner class was just as hotly contested as the Grand Sport class, and after ten races, the top two teams – Lawson Aschenbach and David Thilenius of Compass360 Racing, and Bill Heumann and Seth Thomas of BimmerWorld/GearWrench – finished tied on 274 points. Both teams took two victories and two second places, but the third place for Aschenbach and Thilenius at the final race of the season at Miller Motorsports Park allowed them to clinch the championship. Freedom Autosport pair Tom Long and Derek Whitis, and RSR Motorsports duo Randy Smalley and Owen Trinkler also took two victories over the season, with single victories claimed by APR Motorsport's Ian Baas
Ian Baas
Ian Baas is a race car driver.He raced in the American Le Mans Series in 2005 for the Alex Job Finishing Second twice in the #24 GT class Porsche 996 RSR The first podium came at Mosport and the second at the prestigious [Petite Le Mans]...
and Aaron Povoledo, as well as the team-mates of Aschenbach and Thilenius, Ryan Eversley and Zach Lutz.
Schedule
The schedule was announced on October 15, 2009. Nine of the ten rounds supported the 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season
The 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season was the 11th season of the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. It began on January 30 with the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona...
, with a stand-alone round at Circuit Trois-Rivières
Circuit Trois-Rivières
The Circuit Trois-Rivières is a street circuit located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The circuit has hosted American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am Rolex Series, Trans-Am series and Formula Atlantic races in the past...
.
| Rnd | Circuit | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross... |
January 29 |
| 2 | Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead-Miami Speedway is a race track in Homestead, Florida southwest of Miami.Since 2002 Homestead has hosted the final races of the season in all three of NASCAR's series: the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series... |
March 6–7 |
| 3 | Barber Motorsports Park Barber Motorsports Park The Barber Motorsports Park is a multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama, USA near Leeds. The facility was the vision of George Barber, and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. In July 2009 officials announced that Barber will be the site of... |
April 9–10 |
| 4 | Virginia International Raceway Virginia International Raceway The Virginia International Raceway is a road course located in the community of Alton, Virginia near Danville, Virginia. It is found less than a half-mile from the North Carolina/Virginia border just outside Milton, North Carolina on the banks of the Dan River... |
April 24–25 |
| 5 | Lime Rock Park Lime Rock Park Lime Rock Park is a natural-terrain motorsport road racing venue located in Lime Rock, Connecticut, United States, a hamlet in the village of Lakeville, Connecticut, in the state’s northwest corner... |
May 28–29 |
| 6 | Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation... |
June 5–6 |
| 7 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a road course auto racing facility located in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio, United States, just outside of the village of Lexington... |
June 19–20 |
| 8 | New Jersey Motorsports Park New Jersey Motorsports Park New Jersey Motorsports Park is a racing facility located in Millville, New Jersey. The park has two road courses and a high-performance karting facility. In the future, a tri-oval track and off-road course are to be built on the park's property. NJMP hosts amateur and professional automobile and... |
July 17–18 |
| 9 | Circuit Trois-Rivières Circuit Trois-Rivières The Circuit Trois-Rivières is a street circuit located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The circuit has hosted American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am Rolex Series, Trans-Am series and Formula Atlantic races in the past... |
August 13 |
| 10 | Miller Motorsports Park Miller Motorsports Park Miller Motorsports Park is an auto, motorcycle, bicycle and kart racing facility located in the unincorporated Erda area just outside Tooele, Utah.- The Track :... |
September 11–12 |
Calendar
| Rnd | Circuit | Pole Position | Fastest Lap | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross... |
#46 Fall-Line Motorsports | #19 Rum Bum Racing | #19 Rum Bum Racing |
 Mark Boden Andy PilgrimAndy Pilgrim Andy Pilgrim is a British-born racing driver, whobecame a United States citizen in 1998. He began racing an IMSA Renault Cup Renault Alliance in the 80's. His serious professional racing began in 1996 when he made his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut. He joined the Chevrolet Corvette factory team in... |
Gian Bacardi Matt Plumb |
Gian Bacardi Matt Plumb |
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| #25 Freedom Autosport | #197 RSR Motorsports | #74 Compass360 Racing | ||
| Tom Long Derek Whitis |
Sarah Cattaneo V. J. Mirzayan |
Lawson Aschenbach David Thilenius |
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| 2 | Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead-Miami Speedway is a race track in Homestead, Florida southwest of Miami.Since 2002 Homestead has hosted the final races of the season in all three of NASCAR's series: the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series... |
#61 Roush Performance | #15 Multimatic Motorsports | #61 Roush Performance |
| Billy Johnson Jack Roush, Jr. |
Joe Foster Scott MaxwellScott Maxwell Scott Maxwell , is a Canadian auto racing driver.Scott has competed and won titles in Formula Vee , Formula Ford 1600 , Canadian National Showroom Stock and Grand-Am . He also contested the Canadian GM Challenge, Porsche Cup and Pro Formula Ford 2000 series from 1986 through 1990... |
Billy Johnson Jack Roush, Jr. |
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| #197 RSR Motorsports | #81 BimmerWorld/GearWrench | #25 Freedom Autosport | ||
| Sarah Cattaneo V. J. Mirzayan |
Bill Heumann Seth Thomas |
Tom Long Derek Whitis |
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| 3 | Barber Motorsports Park Barber Motorsports Park The Barber Motorsports Park is a multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama, USA near Leeds. The facility was the vision of George Barber, and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. In July 2009 officials announced that Barber will be the site of... |
#15 Multimatic Motorsports | #16 Multimatic Motorsports | #52 Rehagen Racing |
| Joe Foster Scott Maxwell Scott Maxwell Scott Maxwell , is a Canadian auto racing driver.Scott has competed and won titles in Formula Vee , Formula Ford 1600 , Canadian National Showroom Stock and Grand-Am . He also contested the Canadian GM Challenge, Porsche Cup and Pro Formula Ford 2000 series from 1986 through 1990... |
Gunnar Jeannette Frankie Montecalvo |
Dean Martin Bob Michaelian |
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| #80 BimmerWorld/GearWrench | #198 RSR Motorsports | #25 Freedom Autosport | ||
| David White James Clay |
 Craig Conway B. J. Zacharias |
Tom Long Derek Whitis |
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| 4 | Virginia International Raceway Virginia International Raceway The Virginia International Raceway is a road course located in the community of Alton, Virginia near Danville, Virginia. It is found less than a half-mile from the North Carolina/Virginia border just outside Milton, North Carolina on the banks of the Dan River... |
#61 Roush Performance | #13 Rum Bum Racing | #97 Turner Motorsport |
| Jack Roush, Jr. Billy Johnson |
Matt Plumb Gian Bacardi |
Joey Hand Michael Marsal |
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| #196 RSR Motorsports | #74 Compass360 Racing | #75 Compass360 Racing | ||
| B. J. Zacharias Owen Trinkler |
Lawson Aschenbach David Thilenius |
Ryan Eversley Zach Lutz |
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| 5 | Lime Rock Park Lime Rock Park Lime Rock Park is a natural-terrain motorsport road racing venue located in Lime Rock, Connecticut, United States, a hamlet in the village of Lakeville, Connecticut, in the state’s northwest corner... |
#61 Roush Performance | #96 Turner Motorsport | #97 Turner Motorsport |
| Jack Roush, Jr. Billy Johnson |
Bill Auberlen Bill Auberlen Bill Auberlen is a race car driver born in Redondo Beach, California, USA on 12 October 1968.Bill joined BMW Team PTG in 1996 after a very successful privateer effort. In 1997, Bill won the IMSA GT3 championship, driving a BMW M3... Paul Dalla Lana |
Joey Hand Michael Marsal |
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| #95 Turner Motorsport | #98 89 Racing Team | #81 BimmerWorld/GearWrench | ||
| Don Salama Will Turner |
Cyril Hamelin Jocelyn Hebert |
Bill Heumann Seth Thomas |
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| 6 | Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation... |
#46 Fall-Line Motorsports | #41 The Racer's Group The Racer's Group The Racer's Group, or TRG, is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Camping World Truck Series and Rolex Sports Car Series racing team located in Petaluma, California owned by Kevin Buckler and his wife Debra. In addition to stock car racing, TRG has competed professionally in road racing since 1995... |
#48 Fall-Line Motorsports |
| Mark Boden Bryan Sellers |
Steve Bertheau Spencer Pumpelly Spencer Pumpelly Spencer Pumpelly is an American race car driver, born 28 December 1974, in Arlington, Virginia.Currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Pumpelly is active in the American Le Mans Series, Rolex Sports Car Series and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge driving for The Racer's Group.Pumpelly... |
Charles Espenlaub Charles Putman |
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| #03 Team MER | #21 GS Motorsports | #74 Compass360 Racing | ||
| Justin Piscitell Jason Saini |
Andrew Danyliw Jamie Holtom |
Lawson Aschenbach David Thilenius |
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| 7 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a road course auto racing facility located in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio, United States, just outside of the village of Lexington... |
#6 Stevenson Motorsports | #07 Euro Motorworks Racing | #41 The Racer's Group The Racer's Group The Racer's Group, or TRG, is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Camping World Truck Series and Rolex Sports Car Series racing team located in Petaluma, California owned by Kevin Buckler and his wife Debra. In addition to stock car racing, TRG has competed professionally in road racing since 1995... |
| Matt Bell Jeff Bucknum Jeff Bucknum Jeff Bucknum is an American race car driver. Jeff is the son of Formula One and Championship Car racer Ronnie Bucknum.... |
Terry Heath Bryan Sellers |
Steve Bertheau Spencer Pumpelly Spencer Pumpelly Spencer Pumpelly is an American race car driver, born 28 December 1974, in Arlington, Virginia.Currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Pumpelly is active in the American Le Mans Series, Rolex Sports Car Series and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge driving for The Racer's Group.Pumpelly... |
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| #80 BimmerWorld/GearWrench | #75 Compass360 Racing | #81 BimmerWorld/GearWrench | ||
| David White James Clay |
Ryan Eversley Zach Lutz |
Bill Heumann Seth Thomas |
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| 8 | New Jersey Motorsports Park New Jersey Motorsports Park New Jersey Motorsports Park is a racing facility located in Millville, New Jersey. The park has two road courses and a high-performance karting facility. In the future, a tri-oval track and off-road course are to be built on the park's property. NJMP hosts amateur and professional automobile and... |
#61 Roush Performance | #97 Turner Motorsport | #61 Roush Performance |
| Billy Johnson Jack Roush, Jr. |
Joey Hand Michael Marsal |
Billy Johnson Jack Roush, Jr. |
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| #18 RRT Racing | #64 Next Generation Motorsports | #198 RSR Motorsports | ||
Paul Gerrard Martin Jensen |
Shawn Dewey Ted Giovanis |
Randy Smalley Owen Trinkler |
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| 9 | Circuit Trois-Rivières Circuit Trois-Rivières The Circuit Trois-Rivières is a street circuit located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The circuit has hosted American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am Rolex Series, Trans-Am series and Formula Atlantic races in the past... |
#15 Multimatic Motorsports | #13 Rum Bum Racing | #13 Rum Bum Racing |
| Joe Foster Scott Maxwell Scott Maxwell Scott Maxwell , is a Canadian auto racing driver.Scott has competed and won titles in Formula Vee , Formula Ford 1600 , Canadian National Showroom Stock and Grand-Am . He also contested the Canadian GM Challenge, Porsche Cup and Pro Formula Ford 2000 series from 1986 through 1990... |
Matt Plumb Nick Longhi |
Matt Plumb Nick Longhi |
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| #98 89 Racing Team | #198 RSR Motorsports | #198 RSR Motorsports | ||
| Cyril Hamelin Jocelyn Hebert |
Randy Smalley Owen Trinkler |
Randy Smalley Owen Trinkler |
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| 10 | Miller Motorsports Park Miller Motorsports Park Miller Motorsports Park is an auto, motorcycle, bicycle and kart racing facility located in the unincorporated Erda area just outside Tooele, Utah.- The Track :... |
#6 Stevenson Motorsports | #46 Fall-Line Motorsports | #13 Rum Bum Racing |
| Matt Bell Jeff Bucknum Jeff Bucknum Jeff Bucknum is an American race car driver. Jeff is the son of Formula One and Championship Car racer Ronnie Bucknum.... |
Mark Boden Bryan Sellers |
Matt Plumb Nick Longhi |
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| #91 APR Motorsport | #91 APR Motorsport | #91 APR Motorsport | ||
| Ian Baas Ian Baas Ian Baas is a race car driver.He raced in the American Le Mans Series in 2005 for the Alex Job Finishing Second twice in the #24 GT class Porsche 996 RSR The first podium came at Mosport and the second at the prestigious [Petite Le Mans]... Aaron Povoledo |
Ian Baas Ian Baas Ian Baas is a race car driver.He raced in the American Le Mans Series in 2005 for the Alex Job Finishing Second twice in the #24 GT class Porsche 996 RSR The first podium came at Mosport and the second at the prestigious [Petite Le Mans]... Aaron Povoledo |
Ian Baas Ian Baas Ian Baas is a race car driver.He raced in the American Le Mans Series in 2005 for the Alex Job Finishing Second twice in the #24 GT class Porsche 996 RSR The first podium came at Mosport and the second at the prestigious [Petite Le Mans]... Aaron Povoledo |