GT3: TRG to field seven Porsches in 2006

Petaluma, California -- TRG will field seven cars in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Michelin throughout 2006. The seven race series kicks-off at historic Sebring on Friday, March 17th.

The seven race IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge will traverse the country, visiting top racing facilities including Sebring, Mid-Ohio, Utah's Miller Park, Road America, Mosport, Road Atlanta and finally Laguna Seca. The lineup of GT3 Cup cars that TRG will field is sure to make a showing at the front of both the 997 and 996 fields.

Bob Heniff, Chicago, Illinois 11 997 GT3 Cup Car

Carl Akins, Laguna Beach, California 32 997 GT3 Cup Car

John Bibbo, Elkhart, Indiana 51 996 GT3 Cup Car

Hima Maher, Calgary Alberta, Canada 66 996 GT3 Cup Car

Michael Solley, Destin, Florida 67 997 GT3 Cup Car

Paul Camusi, Chico, California 71 997 GT3 Cup Car

Lawrence Bowman, Woodside, California 77 996 GT3 Cup Car will sit out Sebring

"We have put together a great roster of drivers for this year0x2859s Porsche Cup series" said TRG0's Kevin Buckler. "We are running both 997s and 996s, so we will be competing in both classes. The drivers have a lot of miles under their belt already competing in Porsche Club of America events all over the country throughout the winter. We were at Sebring just a few weeks back, so we are prepared for the first round and we are looking to have a very successful year with our team. I am looking forward to running the season with these guys who have become very good friends."

Round one of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge will take the green flag at 3:30 p.m. EST for their 45-minute race on Friday, March 17th.

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