MEDIAGUIDE GT GT Rd. 1+2 X X X Rd. 3+4 Rd. 1+2 PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE at the NISSAN GRAND PRIX of VIR SprintX GT / SprintX GT Cup / SprintX GTS Rd. 1+2 TC / TCA / TCB Rd. 1+2 Alton, VA. APR. 28-30, 2017 VIRMEDIAKIT WHAT: The 2017 Pirelli World Challenge Championships will be contested in its 28th consecutive season with the Nissan PWC Grand Prix of VIRginia International Raceway. The weekend will have doubleheader races in seven divisions (SprintX -- GT, GTA, GT Cup; GT4/GTS and Touring Car, TCA and TCB). TELEVISION (on CBS Sports Network): GT: Sunday, May 7, 5:00 p.m. EDT GTS: Sunday, May 14, 5:00 p.m. EDT TC: Saturday, May 18, 4:00p.m. ET (All races on a streaming basis on www.motortrendondemand.com and www.world-challenge.com) RACE LENGTHS: PWC race lengths for the SprintX GT/GTA/GT Cup will be 60 minutes (two drivers) and GT4/GTS class will be 50 minutes. The Touring Car/TCA/TCB classes will be 40 minutes. TRACK RECORDS: GT: Qualifying: 1:56.086 / 101.407 m.p.h., Andy Pilgrim, Volvo S60, 2010 Race Lap: 1:56.927 / 100.678 m.p.h., Kuno Wittmer, Dodge Viper, 2010 GTA: Qualifying: To Be Determined, 2017 | Race Lap: To Be Determined, 2017 GT Cup: Qualifying: To Be Determined, 2017 | Race Lap: To Be Determined, 2017 GT4/GTS: Qualifying: 2:06.936 / 92.739 m.p.h., Peter Cunningham, Acura TSX, 2010 Race Lap: 2:08.757 / 91.428 m.p.h., Peter Cunningham, Acura TSX, 2010 Touring Car: Qualifying: 2:05.650 / 93.688 m.p.h., Chip Herr, Mazda 6, 2008 Race Lap: 2:06.646 / 92.952 m.p.h., Seth Thomas, BMW 325i, 2008 TCA: Qualifying: To Be Determined, 2017 | Race Lap: To Be Determined, 2017 TCB: Qualifying: To Be Determined, 2017 | Race Lap: To Be Determined, 2017 Recent Race Winners at VIRginia International Raceway 2002: John Young (GT) Pierre Kleinubing (TC) 2008: Kuno Wittmer (TC) 2010: Race 1, Randy Pobst (GT) Nick Esayian (GTS) Todd Buras (TC) Race 2, Andy Pilgrim (GT) Peter Cunningham (GTS) Robert Stout (TC) Media Overview 3 Weekend Schedule 4 Entry Lists 6 Advance Race Media Release 10 Driver Features 16 Series Features 18 2017 Current Point Standings - GT / GTA Classes 20 2017 Current Point Standings - GTS Classes 22 2017 CBS Sports Network Television Broadcast Schedule 26 02 PWCMK MEDIAOVERVIEW Pirelli World Challenge NISSAN Grand Prix of VIR VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA | April 28-30 Event hashtag: #PWCVIR Event schedule (subject to change): http://files.world-challenge.com/events/2017-04-vira/2017-PWC-VIRA-Schedule.pdf 2017 Media Guide: http://files.world-challenge.com/press-media/guides/2017-PWC-MediaGuide.pdf PWC PR & Social Overview: Erica Baldwin (Social Media) 678.708.1419 – [email protected] Tom Blattler (Public Relations) – 317.525.5692 - [email protected] Arnold Eugenio (Website) – [email protected] Jeff Lepper (Marketing / Television / Video) – 916.749.5404 – [email protected] Melissa Sinclair (Photographer) – 813-739-9775 [email protected] Social Channels: Twitter @WCRacing Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pirelliworldchallenge Instagram @PirelliWC -Series hashtag: #PirelliWC -Event hashtag: #PWCVIR Pirelli Social Overview: Pirelli contacts: Brooklyn Trammel ([email protected]) Cecilia Fassina ([email protected]) -Social channels: Twitter @PirelliUSA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PirelliUSA Instagram @PirelliTireNorthAmerica -Hashtag: #FindPirelli VIRginia International Raceway Social Media Overview: Website: virnow.com -Social channels: Twitter: @VIRNOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virnow Instagram: @VIRNOW Circuit Map: http://virnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Track-Map-Registration.pdf Event Notes: Timing and Scoring Link: www.tsl-timing.com/Event/171706 • Suggested that public is sent to http://world-challenge.com/race/2017-04-28-vira/ for T&S links Live Stream Link: See PWC Event page for live stream links MKPWC 03 EVENTSCHEDULE VIRginia International Raceway Tentative Schedule Wednesday, April 26, 2017 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Truck Parking GT Promoter Test Day Entrants ONLY 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PWC Trailer Set up Thursday, April 27, 2017 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Promoter Test day Drivers briefing by VIR staff - Pit Suite Driver Mtg Room 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Track inspection golf carts, road cars NO Pedestrians Max 30mph 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM GT Parking for GT cars not entered in Promoter Test Day 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM FRP Support Series 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration in Paddock at PWC Transporter 9:05 AM - 9:55 AM Promoter Test Session GTS 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM Promoter Test Session SprintX 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PWC Senior Staff Meeting - Stewards Trailer 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM FRP Support Series 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM FRP Support Series 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch/Media Rides 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM TC parking - Teams may also park Fri 7am-12pm if not participating in TC test 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM Promoter Test Session GTS 2:00 PM - 2:55 PM Promoter Test Session SprintX 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SprintX/GTS inspection by appointment 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM FA practice 1 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Promoter Test Session GTS 4:20 PM - 5:05 PM Promoter Test Session SprintX 5:10 PM - 5:30 PM F2000 Practice 1 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Timing Software (TID) Training - 1 person / team (bring laptop) location TBD 5:35 PM - 6:00 PM F1600 Practice 1 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Crew Chief Meeting SprintX/GTS - Pit Suite Driver Mtg Room 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Track Walk - Golf Carts, Walking or Tuggers Only. No two wheeled vehicles Friday, April 28, 2017 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Registration - VIR Gate D, at Ryan's Way and Raceplex Road 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC Paddock Parking for teams not participating in TC Test 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM SprintX/GTS Driver Briefing - Pit Suite Driver Mtg Room 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM TC TEST Session Group Only 9:40 AM - 10:20 AM GTS Practice 1 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM SprintX Practice 1 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM FA Pract 2 11:40 AM - 11:50 AM TC Crew Chief Meeting - Pit Suite Driver Mtg Room 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM TC Driver Meeting - Pit Suite Driver Mtg Room 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch/ Hot Laps 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM TC Practice 1 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM GTS Practice 2 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM F2000 Practice 2 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM SprintX Practice 2 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM TC Practice 2 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM TC TEST Session Group Only 5:30 PM 6:00 PM F1600 Practice 2 04 PWCMK EVENTSCHEDULE Saturday, April 29, 2017 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Registration - VIR Gate D, at Ryan's Way and Raceplex Road 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM FRP (F1600 Practice/Qualify 2) 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM FRP (F2000 Practice/Qualify 2) 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM FA Qualify 9:30 AM - 10:05 AM Qualifying TC 15 mins, TCA/B 15 Mins 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Qualifying GTS 10:40 AM - 10:55 AM SprintX Qualifying - AM 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM SprintX Qualifying - PRO 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM FRP (F1600 Race 1) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch/ Hot Laps 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Touring Car Pre Race pit lane (no engines running) 1:05 PM - 1:45 PM Touring Car Race 1 1:55 PM - 2:10 PM Pre Race GTS 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM GTS Race 1 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM SprintX Pre Race 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM SprintX Race 1 4:40 PM - 5:20 PM FRP (Atlantic Race 1) 5:30 PM 6:00 PM FRP (F2000 Race 1) Sunday, April 30, 2017 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration - VIR Gate D, at Ryan's Way and Raceplex Road 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM FRP (F1600 Race 2) 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM FRP (Atlantic Race 2) 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Media Activities on Track 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Autograph Session - PWC Paddock 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Pre Race GTS Race 2 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM GTS Race 2 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch/ Hot Laps 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM Pre Race SprintX Race 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Race SprintX Race 2:25 PM - 2:40 PM Pre Race TC Race 2 2:40 PM - 3:20 PM Race TC Race 2 3:40 PM - 4:10 PM FRP (F2000 Race 2) 4:20 PM - 5:00 PM FRP (F1600 Race 3) MKPWC 05 ENTRYLISTS GT 110 Entries: SprintX: 36; GTS: 9; GTSA: 10; TC:32; TCA:15; TCB:8 X CLASS CAR# DRIVER HOMETOWN TEAM MAKE/MODEL SPONSORS SprintX - GT Ryan Dalziel Windermere, FL CRP Racing Mercedes AMG GT3 DeVilbiss/ Emkay Pro/Pro 2 Daniel Morad Toronto, ON SprintX - GT Johnny O'Connell Flowery Branch, GA Cadillac Racing Cadillac ATS-V.R Cadillac Pro/Pro 3 TBD - SprintX - GT Pierre Kaffer Germany Magnus Racing Audi RS 8 LMS Pro/Pro 4 Spencer Pumpelly Atlanta, GA SprintX - GT Jonny Kane Comber, Northern Ireland K-PAX Racing McLaren 650S GT3 Pro/Pro 6 Bryan Sellers Braselton, GA SprintX - GT Michael Cooper Syosset, NY Cadillac Racing Cadillac ATS-V.R Cadillac Pro/Pro 8 TBD - SprintX - GT Alvaro Parente Porto, Portugal K-PAX Racing McLaren 650S GT3 Pro/Pro 9 Ben Barnicoat Chesterfield, UK SprintX - GT Andrea Montermini Italy TR3 Racing Ferrari 488 GT3 Italian Shoemaker Pro/Pro 31 Daniel Mancinelli Italy SprintX - GT Ryan Eversley Atlanta, GA RealTime Racing Acura NSX GT3 Acura/ HPD/ RealTime Pro/Pro 43 Tom Dyer Corte Madera, CA SprintX - GT Patrick Long Manhattan Beach, CA Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R Pro/Pro 58 Joerg Bergmeister Germany SprintX - GT Alex Riberas Barcelona, Spain R.