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September 10, 2008
Kevin joins WCTC for Twelve Hours of the Cascades
York to partner with stalwart team led by 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA champion, Rob Dunn.
Kevin York will return to Portland International Raceway with West Coast Touring Cars' (WCTC) for the 2008 edition of the Twelve Hours of the Cascades.
The event is the 33rd annual edition of the famed endurance race.
Unique this year however, the event will be held over twelve hours of continuous racing rather than the usual eight.
Presented by the Cascade Sports Car Club, it will be sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC).
"Our participation in this event - and successful completion of it - will be an exciting way to reconnect with our friends at the West Coast Touring Cars team." Kevin remarked. "I look forward to driving with Rob again. I know the team has worked hard on making the car fast and reliable. Additionally, we'll be driving with other friends like Joe Cooley of Circuit Motorsports, a longtime supporter of some of our other motorsport ventures."
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has been a motorsport competitor, instructor, and coach for nearly two decades. He has been or is licensed by FIA, ACCUS, USAC, ICSCC, and Grand Am. For information, see www.yorkmotorsport.com or http://york-group.net
West Coast Touring Cars (WCTC) is an informal grouping of sports car racers set on having fun and being champions all at the same time. Rob Dunn and Paul Forgey, as team principals, race regularly in SCCA and ICSCC competition. For information, see www.westcoasttouringcars.com
Circuit Motorsports is an online retailer of racing and motorsport products. For information, see www.circuitmotorsports.com
Portland International Raceway is a twelve turn, 1.967 mile road course, located five miles north of Portland, Oregon. Sanctioning bodies using the facility include Champ Car, IMSA, NASCAR, SCCA, PCA, and ICSCC
Held on Saturday, 25 October 2008, the race will start at 09:45 PST and conclude that evening at 21:45 PST. Practice sessions for the event will be held during Friday, 24 October 2008.
Aerial view of Portland International Raceway (Mt.Hood in background).
"Leon the NEON", undergoing final prep-work for the 12H at the WCTC's West Woodland shop.
Posted by YORK Group at September 10, 2008 12:07 PM