The #3 C6R is driven by Ron Fellows and Johnny O'Connell - both drivers have incredible driving records and are tied in most GT1 career wins and most GT1 race starts.
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During the longer endurance races - 12 hours at Sebring - 24 hours of Daytona - 24 hour Le Mans races - Jan Magnussen, and Max Papis also drive the Corvette Racing Teams C6R.
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The #4 C6R is driven by Oliver Gavin and Oliver Beretta - Oliver Beretta also tied with Ron and Johnny for most career wins in GT1
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Since its debut in 1999, Corvette Racing has competed in 77 races, scoring 51 victories and 34 one-two finishes. The team has won the ALMS GT1 manufacturers championship for Chevrolet six consecutive years. Corvette Racing drivers Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell, Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta have combined to win the ALMS GT1 drivers championship five consecutive seasons. Other highlights include five GT1 class victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and an overall victory in the 2001 Rolex 24 at Daytona
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The Monterey Sports Car Championship Race held at the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca in October is the final race of the 12 race season for the American Le Mans Series. Held near one of the most beautiful areas in California only minutes from the coast near Monterey. The track is 2.238 miles with 11 turns and the cars run for 4 hours.
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The only real competition for the Corvettes came from the Aston Martin DB9. The Corvette was so dominate for so many years that they were forced to add dead weight to the car to slow them down - it didn't work!
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The cockpit of the C6R is simple and effective. Most engine related info is displayed electronically.
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The front disc brakes are massive to say the least, the rotor appears to be almost 1 inch thick - also note the wheel well headers - By running them out and down the side of the car it helps keep the cockpit cooler.
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