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May 24, 2008
YORK, MILLER LEAD COMPASS360 AT LIME ROCK
Teammates record second consecutive sixth-place finish in KONI Challenge Series
Kevin York and Christian Miller finished in sixth place driving the No. 75 GoEnzo.com, 034 Motorsport, C360R.com ACURA TSX in the Grand Am KONI Challenge Series ST-class race at Lime Rock Park. The race result is the pair’s second such finish of the 2008 season.
York qualified the car in eighteenth position of the forty-six car grid – first amongst the Compass360 team.
York started the race and maintained position while fending off other competitors. At the one-hour mark of the two and one-half hour race, York pitted during a caution period. During the stop, York and Miller swapped spots as planned. With fresh tires and a full fuel tank, Miller took off on his charge to the front of the pack.
At the one-hour mark – of the two and one-half hour race – York pitted during a caution period. During the stop, York and Miller swapped spots as planned. With fresh tires and a full fuel tank, Miller took off on his charge to the front of the pack.
Moving up as high as the top-five, Miller finally settled on sixth place at the finish – again, first amongst the Compass360 team. Of note was that the No. 75 car was relatively unscathed; unique in an event that saw much car-to-car contact with resultant damage.
"Kevin did really well in qualifying," cited Miller before the race. "Lime Rock is a difficult place and with so many cars on-track, finding a clean lap to put down a decent time is challenging. Kevin did a great job."
After the race York said, “I could not ask for a better effort from my teammate, Christian. He fought many battles but kept his composure while moving us up into the top-ten for the second race event in a row. I’m very pleased.”
Announced at Lime Rock, Grand Am has instituted the MESCO Building for the Future Rookie of the Year Award for certain KONI Series drivers. Even though York is a seasoned competitor, by the guidelines of the program he will be eligible to run for Rookie of the Year honors. The winner will be determined by finishing position in the final championship standings. The MESCO Building for the Future Rookie of the Year will be honored at the season-ending KONI Challenge Series awards banquet.
Kevin York has been a motorsport competitor, instructor and coach for nearly two decades. He rejoined the Grand American Road Racing’s KONI Challenge Series in 2008, Partnering with the 2007 championship-leading team, Compass360 Racing. In 2007, C360R helped to bring Acura its second consecutive Manufacturers’ Championship. In addition to being the Chief Instructor at Camp Motorsport, York’s resume of high-performance instructional experience includes working with Speed Secrets Race and Performance Driver Coaching, Hooked on Driving, ProFormance Racing School, International Race Drivers Club, BMW CCA foundation’s Street Survival Teen Driving Safety Program, as well as for several chapters of the BMW Car club of America. Additionally, he owns and operates a motorsport-industry consultancy. York is sponsored by the new, best-selling book, The Art of Racing in the Rain. For more information about the book, visit the website: GoEnzo.com.
Compass360 Racing is the motorsports division of Compass360 Design + Advertising, a firm offering branding expertise to clients in diverse industries across North America.
034Motorsport is one of the premier fuel injection and engine management developers in the Audi/Volkswagen market and beyond.
Next KONI Challenge Race:
Mosport International Raceway
June 14, 1:00 PM ET.
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MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION
Kevin YORK
Website: www.yorkmotorsport.com
Email: kevin.york at ygmllc dot com
Christian MILLER
Website: www.034motorsport.com
Email: cmiller at 034efi dot com
COMPASS360 RACING
Website: www.C360R.com
Email: racing at compass360 dot com
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Website: www.GoEnzo.com
Email: leslie.cohen at harpercollins dot com
Posted by YORK Group at May 24, 2008 09:05 PM