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Posted on July 28, 2014

Michelin Delivers for Dodge Viper at Indianapolis Brickyard Grand Prix

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 25, 2014) – Michelin and its technical partner teams from Dodge Viper SRT, Risi Competitizone Ferrari, Porsche North America, Corvette Racing and BMW Team RLL made it a 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 Michelin day in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship GTLM class competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The GTLM win completed a 3-2-1 podium climb for Dodge Viper SRT first-time winners Jonathan Bomarito of California and Kuno Wittmer of Montreal. In the last three events, they have finished in third place at Watkins Glen International, in second place at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and now celebrated a GTLM class victory in the Brickyard Grand Prix.

Finishing second in GTLM was the pole-winning Risi Competizione Ferrari driven by Giancarlo Fisichella and Pierre Kaffer. Completing the Michelin podium sweep was the Porsche North America Porsche 911 RSR driven by Patrick Long and Michael Christensen.

“In addition to its history and tradition, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway presents unique technical and tire management challenges. Our Michelin engineers collaborated closely with our technical partner teams as we all gained valuable data and insights, session to session and even stint to stint,” said Chris Baker, director of motorsports for Michelin North America. “As a result, we enjoyed a very successful race and will build upon this experience when we return next year.”

The Dodge Viper victory ended a four consecutive race win streak for Corvette Racing’s Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia who finished fourth. They were followed by teammates Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner. The Corvettes were followed by a pair of BMW Team RLL BMW Z4 GTEs and the Dodge Viper sister car, all are Michelin technical partners.

Taking the overall race win was the Action Express Corvette DP prototype driven by Christian Fittipaldi and Joao Barbosa.

 

For more information, visit www.michelinmedia.com or contact:                                                                 

John Love                                                                             Brian Remsberg

EMC Strategic Communications                                     Michelin North America

mobile: 1 313 506 2114                                                     office: 1 864 458 5908

office: 1 248 816 0106                                                      brian.remsberg@us.michelin.com

john@emcstrategic.com                                                   

                                                                                                

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Michelin, the leading mobility company, is working with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing its expertise to new markets, the company is investing in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries — from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 22,500 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada. (michelinman.com