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April 30, 2008

Kevin's teammate does well at Long Beach Grand Prix Time Attack!

Christian Miller, who co-drives the #75 C360R Acura TSX with Kevin, narrowly missed the top spot in class at last weekend's Time Attack at Long Beach. Held as part of the last-ever Champ Car race, the event was by invitation only and delighted the huge crowd at the famous street circuit.

Miller was on form with his 034 Motorsport Audi A4, and in the end was just 8/10th behind the class-leading Evasive Motors Mitsubisi Evo IX. Great job by Christian and his team at 034. Visit the 034 site for details on his ride.

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Christian's 034 Audi used in Time Attack competition

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April 23, 2008

And now, a word from our sponsor.



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April 17, 2008

Welcome to C360R Jeremy and Kenny!

17 April 2008 | Toronto, Canada

After a very successful test at Lime Rock Park earlier this week, Compass360 Racing today announced that Kenny Wilden and Jeremy Willard have been signed to drive the team's #73 Acura TSX for the 2008 season. The car will feature sponsorship from Pure, a new player in the shampoo, hair care and body wash market.

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Jeremy Willard (l) and Kenny Wilden (R) at the C360R shop.

The addition of Wilden and Willard brings yet another driver pairing capable of race-winning results to the C360R fold. "These guys are an amazing addition to our team," remarked Crew Chief Ray Lee. "We've got four cars that can run up front in every race, with drivers that can finish on the podium and battle for championships."

Wilden's experience is extensive: he recently drove with Mike Shank's DP team, along with a number of KONI Challenge GS and ST programs, notching solid results (usually top-five) along the way. Kenny won Firehawk and Players championships in 1992, and Motorola Cup in 1994, and was a fixture in Champ Car Atlantics, finishing second in the 1999 championship (again with Mike Shank).

Willard brings the focus of a pro to the table, having been Canadian Windsurfing Champion, and an internationally seeded competitor. "The drive and discipline that took Jeremy to championships on the water give him an advantage on the track," noted Wilden. "He's got amazing natural talent and a competitive instinct that will deliver results."

Willard and Wilden join 2007 KONI ST-class Champions Adam Burrows and Trevor Hopwood, along with 2007 ST runner-up Karl Thomson on the team. "We've got amazing talent in each of our four cars." said Thomson. "I've got Travis Walker, who was Inside Track's Up-and-coming Road Racer of the Year, as my co-driver. Plus, perennial podium-finisher Christian Miller is paired with former Speed Secrets coach Kevin York. Top that off with a high-profile sponsor for the new #73, and you know we are stoked!"

Willard and Wilden were equally excited . "The test went really well, and we were pleased with how fast we clicked with the guys," noted Willard. Added Wilden, "It went exactly as I had hoped and, frankly, expected it to. Ray and Karl have put together a great team."

Compass360 Racing is the motorsports division of Compass360 Design + Advertising, a firm offering branding expertise to clients in diverse industries around the globe. The team has competed in Grand American Road Racing since 2004. For details visit http://www.C360R.com or email racing at compass360 dot com.

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April 15, 2008

Lime Rock Park

15 April | Lakeville, CT

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c360r_lrtest.JPG Springtime testing by the C360R team will pay dividends at Lime Rock!

At the end of May - on Memorial Day weekend - we'll compete in the second round of the KONI Challenge Series at Lime Rock Park.

With fifty years of legacy, and not a single seat in the house, Lime Rock Park is unlike any other track in the world.

There is a reason Lime Rock Park has the word “Park” in its name, as over three hundred acres of natural Northwest Connecticut beauty surround the 1.53-mile track.

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Petr, technician for C360R, works diligently at a recent test session.
* Track graphic and logo for reference only; courtesy Grand Am and Lime Rock Park

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