James and Team Panoz Racing Victorious at Road America - Speedway Digest

Ian James drove the No. 50 Team Panoz Racing Avezzano GTS to victory today at the Grand Prix of Road America, out front during the entire 50-minute race on the fast 14-turn 4.048-mile Road America circuit.

Following last month’s second-place podium at the Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park, James and Team Panoz Racing took the success to new level Saturday, coming out the gate qualifying on pole with a time of 2:17.915 in Saturday’s qualifying session.

Turning consistently quick laps throughout the race, James posted his quickest time of 2:19.895 on lap 10, and widened the lead to its largest at 2.113 seconds on lap 15. His best lap time qualifies the team P5 for tomorrow’s Round 10 race at 2:45 pm.

Team Panoz Racing’s crew has continued to improve the Avezzano’s speed, handling, and reliability, working closely with James. The hard work paid off with today’s outstanding performance and outcome. In the winner’s circle James congratulated the team’s effort and dedicated the victory to Don Panoz and his contributions to North American sports car racing.

Next up for Team Panoz Racing is PWC GTS/GT4 Rounds 11 and 12 at the Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, Lexington, Ohio, July 28-30 2017. Please visit www.world-challenge.com for the most up to date Pirelli World Challenge information and Motor Trend OnDemand streaming and CBS Sports Network broadcast information. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat for as-it-happens updates.

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