370z racing in grand-am series
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well Ethan and I will campain one of the 3 cars in 2012 but for this year brian and mike will run one and the second will be ran by a rental driver. The 3rd car will run in nasa events and possibly one grand am race with my brother and I driving it. The team has also considered building a 4th car depending on demand from paying drivers we are really excited to work with Brian Lock and Mike Sweeney they have so much to offer my brother and I as we embark on this journey with our new team one led by Brian and Mike its a real honor to work at A.M. Performance oh and Thanks Len
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they aren't nismo's they were base models but they have full nismo bodywork and also are completely seam welded and run volks provided by nissan motorsports aswell as suspension components that will be sold by nissan motorsports they are far from street cars they are full race and share alot with street cars aside from the coilovers cages and fuel systems and engines but the suspension components are available as are race headers and some other parts through A.M. Performance all parts are for off road use only
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A.M. PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BRING BACK NISSAN INTO GRAND-AM COMPETITION
Scotts Valley, California – January 11, 2011 – The newly formed A.M. Performance team announced today that it has acquired three brand new Nissan NISMO 370Zs, and will be preparing them for the 2011 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season. This will mark the return to GS action for the Z model after nearly 3 years. The new platform boosts a more powerful 3.7L V6 engine, completely new chassis and aerodynamics, refined suspension, and everything needed to compete with the high displacement V-8’s that dominate the class.
In addition to full race car builds, preparation, and arrive-and-drive programs, A.M. Performance will be making its mark on the streets as well as developing high performance aftermarket products for a variety of platforms. The Scotts Valley, CA based company, will be staffed with some of the most talented and passionate race car fabricators, tuners, and drivers in the country, and looks forward to a quick rise to the top by challenging the nation’s leading aftermarket parts and race car fabrication companies both on and off the racetrack.
The team aims to complete building their cars and begin testing by March with an eye on making their Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge debut at the Barber 200, which will take place at Barber Motorsports Park on April 8-9, 2011. For more information and to keep up to date with the latest A.M. Performance, please visit us at www.amperformanceracing.com and www.facebook.com/amperformance.
Leading the company as CEO and driver is Brian Lock who has spent the majority of his career running the fabrication side of his family race team, GOTO:Racing, and most recently ran COBB Tuning Motorsports. No stranger to GRAND-AM competition, GOTO:Racing had its share of success, during its very brief seasons, capturing a pole position, multiple top tens, and a second place finish and track record with Lock behind the wheel. As general manager and driver, he lead COBB Tuning Motorsports to 8 track records, 2 championship, and developed the fastest stock chassis road race GT-R in the world. For more info please visit www.brianlockracing.com.
Joining Lock with driving and chassis development duties will be Mike Sweeney. Sweeney brings with him multiple ST class wins, Rolex GT experience, and years as a professional driving instructor. The 29 year old brings not only speed, but experience in a wide variety of vehicles which will prove beneficial in developing the new 370Z chassis. In addition to being a great spokesman for A.M. Performance, he brings with him a very close relationship representing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, who are committed to finding a cure for blood cancers. For more info please visit www.gomikesweeney.com.
Brian Lock
Driver, CEO, A.M. Performance
"Words can't describe my excitement for our 2011 program. To be back racing in GRAND-AM full time, and working with Nissan to put their brand back in the spot light in US road racing is an absolute honor and privilege. We look forward to climbing the GRAND-AM ladder and showing the country how fast A.M. Performance can make the NISMO 370Z go around the track."
“I have been waiting over two years for the chance to drive a GRAND-AM car full time, and now that that’s happened, to be able to share the car with Mike Sweeney only makes it that much better. His wins and performance record speak very highly about his ability; you won't find a better person to represent your brand and company."
Mike Sweeney
Driver, A.M. Performance
“Finally I get to go play in Grand Sport! GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is hands down the most exciting racing in North America, and it's always fun being in the fastest class. Plus, as a founding member of A.M. Performance this deal is really exciting; it's fantastic to bring Nissan back into GRAND-AM, and I can't wait to get the NISMO 370Z on track. In the meantime, we are going to stay crazy busy building the cars, getting our shop rolling, and setting up our driver development program. It's going to be a great year, so stay tuned, kids!"
A.M. PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BRING BACK NISSAN INTO GRAND-AM COMPETITION
Scotts Valley, California – January 11, 2011 – The newly formed A.M. Performance team announced today that it has acquired three brand new Nissan NISMO 370Zs, and will be preparing them for the 2011 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season. This will mark the return to GS action for the Z model after nearly 3 years. The new platform boosts a more powerful 3.7L V6 engine, completely new chassis and aerodynamics, refined suspension, and everything needed to compete with the high displacement V-8’s that dominate the class.
In addition to full race car builds, preparation, and arrive-and-drive programs, A.M. Performance will be making its mark on the streets as well as developing high performance aftermarket products for a variety of platforms. The Scotts Valley, CA based company, will be staffed with some of the most talented and passionate race car fabricators, tuners, and drivers in the country, and looks forward to a quick rise to the top by challenging the nation’s leading aftermarket parts and race car fabrication companies both on and off the racetrack.
The team aims to complete building their cars and begin testing by March with an eye on making their Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge debut at the Barber 200, which will take place at Barber Motorsports Park on April 8-9, 2011. For more information and to keep up to date with the latest A.M. Performance, please visit us at www.amperformanceracing.com and www.facebook.com/amperformance.
Leading the company as CEO and driver is Brian Lock who has spent the majority of his career running the fabrication side of his family race team, GOTO:Racing, and most recently ran COBB Tuning Motorsports. No stranger to GRAND-AM competition, GOTO:Racing had its share of success, during its very brief seasons, capturing a pole position, multiple top tens, and a second place finish and track record with Lock behind the wheel. As general manager and driver, he lead COBB Tuning Motorsports to 8 track records, 2 championship, and developed the fastest stock chassis road race GT-R in the world. For more info please visit www.brianlockracing.com.
Joining Lock with driving and chassis development duties will be Mike Sweeney. Sweeney brings with him multiple ST class wins, Rolex GT experience, and years as a professional driving instructor. The 29 year old brings not only speed, but experience in a wide variety of vehicles which will prove beneficial in developing the new 370Z chassis. In addition to being a great spokesman for A.M. Performance, he brings with him a very close relationship representing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, who are committed to finding a cure for blood cancers. For more info please visit www.gomikesweeney.com.
Brian Lock
Driver, CEO, A.M. Performance
"Words can't describe my excitement for our 2011 program. To be back racing in GRAND-AM full time, and working with Nissan to put their brand back in the spot light in US road racing is an absolute honor and privilege. We look forward to climbing the GRAND-AM ladder and showing the country how fast A.M. Performance can make the NISMO 370Z go around the track."
“I have been waiting over two years for the chance to drive a GRAND-AM car full time, and now that that’s happened, to be able to share the car with Mike Sweeney only makes it that much better. His wins and performance record speak very highly about his ability; you won't find a better person to represent your brand and company."
Mike Sweeney
Driver, A.M. Performance
“Finally I get to go play in Grand Sport! GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is hands down the most exciting racing in North America, and it's always fun being in the fastest class. Plus, as a founding member of A.M. Performance this deal is really exciting; it's fantastic to bring Nissan back into GRAND-AM, and I can't wait to get the NISMO 370Z on track. In the meantime, we are going to stay crazy busy building the cars, getting our shop rolling, and setting up our driver development program. It's going to be a great year, so stay tuned, kids!"
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we are man but this year is just training we are lucky to work with brian and Mike they care enough about this team to give us thier knowledge every day the team is giving it our all and they along with Andrew Armistead are leading the charge
they aren't nismo's they were base models but they have full nismo bodywork and also are completely seam welded and run volks provided by nissan motorsports aswell as suspension components that will be sold by nissan motorsports they are far from street cars they are full race and share alot with street cars aside from the coilovers cages and fuel systems and engines but the suspension components are available as are race headers and some other parts through A.M. Performance all parts are for off road use only
Glad to see the 370Z coming along and especially the development also for the 350Z parts. Looking great. Barber is an awesome and beautiful track. Wish you guys the best.
Is SPEED going to replay the race a week later like they usually do for the GS/GT portion of GrandAM?
Is SPEED going to replay the race a week later like they usually do for the GS/GT portion of GrandAM?
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Ok T'smak this sounds a little better...this way no-one knows what was forgot. 
However, from what I'm told this ECU's redline settings are a little tricky if your not use-to them.
Should read:
However, from what I'm told this ECU's redline settings are a little tricky if your not use-to them. Should read:
They blew the motor. It was over-rev'ed