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After a challenging but rewarding 9 races STaSIS Motorsports finishes up the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car series at Laguna Seca Raceway.

STaSIS Motorsports entered the final round of the series with Chip Herr in 3rd place ahead of some very serious talent, drivers such as last years Champion, Peter Cunningham, Eric Curran, Brandon Davis, Jeff Altenburg and Charles Espenlaub. Jeff Courtney held a strong lead in the points for the Piloti Rookie of the Year title coming into Laguna.

STaSIS Motorsports finished the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car 2006 season at Laguna Seca bringing Audi home 3rd in the manufacturer's championship. The 2006 SPEED World Challenge Touring Car season was the best ever for STaSIS Motorsports putting cars in the top 10 in eight races, top 5 in seven races, on the podium in four races and winning three races. Team owner Paul Lambert was understandably pleased, "I'm really proud of our team from crew chief to car chief to mechanic, everyone played their part to make this a great season."

In the final race of the season Chip Herr drove his #17 Clear Capital/STaSIS Audi A4 to 5th place from 10th on the starting grid. The performance earned Herr 3rd in the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car driver's championship. For the year Herr had seven top 10 finishes, six top 5 finishes, four podium finishes and three wins making him the winningest driver in the series this year. Reflecting on the year Herr said, "It has been a fantastic year. I can't thank the whole STaSIS team enough, everyone contributed to this successful season. I can't wait until next year."

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Jeff Courtney qualified 14th, but had a rough race when a mechanical issue forced him to retire early for the first time this season. However, Courtney's cushion built up throughout the season in the Piloti SPEED Touring Car Rookie of the Year standings held up at Laguna Seca. Courtney in his #99 Kenda/MPI Coin/Karavan Trailer/STaSIS Audi A4 was also 10th in the driver's championship. Courtney had four top 10 finishes and one top 5 finish this year.

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"Fast" Freddy Baker in the #18 STaSIS Fred Baker Audi/STaSIS Audi A4 was forced to retire early by a mechanical issue. Baker had one top 10 finish in 2006.

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The 2006 SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway will be aired on SPEED Saturday, October 28th at 1:00PM Eastern.


Following are pictures of the recent event and a link to the results.

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In the paddock cleaned and ready to run

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Team Principal Paul Lambert going over the track map of Laguna and tips on navigating the course as quickly as possible. Paul has extensive experience at the track and a WCTC win there.

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Jeff Courtney preparing for the first official practice of the event.

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Freddy Baker, just another day in the office.

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The crew at work checking Jeff's tire temps and pressure after several hot laps.

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All the cars in after first practice.

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Freddy, Jeff, Chip and Paul discussing the previous session out.

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Chips Car Chief, Adwin, Paul and Chip discussing the set up on the car.

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Paul Sandal of MAHLE Motorsports (formerly Cosworth) reviewing data.

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This is what happens when you are too inside on turn 6 of Laguna Seca. The burms get quite nasty. Randy Pobst bent a rim during the race at the exact same corner.

But it still held air.... again another example of why we run Volks.

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Adwin goes over Chips car after every session. All the cars are gone over after each time out.

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Freddy's car on the alignment rack / scales.

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Paul and adwin watching live timing during qualifying.

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Qualifying is a very important aspect of WCTC as seen by the intense attention that is given during the session.

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Greg Hoke our logistical and parts manager relaxing a little after a long day of work.

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Jeff Courtney and his Car Chief Andrew having a chat.

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Adwin getting Chip strapped in his car before the race.

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Jeff Courtney had everyone sign his helmet as he was retiring it.

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Freddy's car and helmet.

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A very big thank you goes out to Clear Capital for coming on board this season. Without them we would not have had the program we did.

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The newest fan of STaSIS Motorsports.

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"Hatch" 24 was placed on the side of the side of Chip's car as support for the tragic events that befell the Osborn (Chili Pepper racing in WCTC) family over the past 2 months. Jim and Amy Jo Osborn are some of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure of meeting and about two weeks ago their two month old son was diagnosed with a rare fast growing cancer that took their sons life on Thursday morning. The Osborn's have been heavily involved in raising money and awareness for leukemia over the years and to have this happen to them devastated the whole paddock in World Challenge. The team at STaSIS sends our thoughts and prayers to the whole family.

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Chip and Jeff at the awards banquet.

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Freddy and Greg having a good time.

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Jeff and his Car Chief Andrew posing for some photos. Jeff locked up the Rookie of the Year award and finished up 10th overall.

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Chip clowning around after taking 3rd place for the season.

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Lawson Aschenbach enjoying a tasty beverage out of his first place GT trophy at the after party. Lawson will be coming on board with Sports Car Revolution TV show for the 2007 season with Chip Herr.

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<a href="http://www.world-challenge.com/events/index.php?base=14&story=Monterey%20Sports%20Car%20 Championships">Race Results for Laguna Event</a>

I wanna see what Chip's hair looks like AFTER the race, lol

Congrats STaSIS!!! Sure as hell was awesome to see the audi back this season. Cant wait till next year!

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If you can take them to limit. They must be limiting some factors or this car should be winning the series.
Rod

have to run which is about 200lbs more then the other cars in the series.

SCCA has a very difficult job of making the series equal and they do the best they can in that goal.

Sorry, I do not.

A/F around 11, so certainly not optimized, but I would think 360-380whp could be done with right tune on racing gas (maybe water inj.) at around 17lbs boost. Is your builder building to another series spec.? - or are they up against the spec for your class?

I think you have done great! I would just like to see them allow everyone to run what they could carry to the gunfight. There doesnt seem to be any series where the Audi can use its full potential and I think that is a shame. A handfull of hobbyists are near doubling what the 4 bangers run on the track, I want it the other way so someone will break ground for us instead of other way.
Rod

what turbo?

I don't like you. You abandoned the mighty 12V. just kidding Congrats on spectacular achievement!