Pit Notes

The 49th Annual Exxon Superflo 12 Hours at Sebring Presented by Dodge
Sebring International Raceway
March 15 - 17, 2001

Pit Notes

Saturday, March 17, 2001 -- Page 31

SUPERFLO 12 HOURS AT SEBRING
PIT NOTES: Page 31
PRESENTED BY DODGE
SATURDAY MARCH 17, 2001

Ron Fellows (#3-GTS Chevrolet Corvette C5-R) "It's really frustrating the troubles we've had at Sebring. On summing up this weekend, I think (team manager) Doug Fehan said it best 'Sebring to us is the Bermuda Triangle'. If it wasn't for the starter motor and the other little troubles we had, we would have got 'em. I really commend Saleen for getting this in one of their first (ALMS) races."

Johnny O'Connell (#3-GTS Chevrolet Corvette C5-R) "We gave Saleen a good run for their money. Its too bad we couldn't pull it off. But, at Le Mans, we will be seeing them in our rearview mirrors, instead of out the windshield." (about this track) "Sebring is a really hard race to finish, not only does the rough surface shake up the car, but it really gets the driver more than anything. But at least we got our points, and we're in the (GTS) points lead."

Chris Kneifel (#3-GTS Chevrolet Corvette C5-R) "We are not satisfied. We just didn't get it done. But that's the way Sebring is."

Franck Freon (#4-GTS Chevrolet Corvette C5-R) "I'd really like to congratulate all of the drivers in the series year. There wasn't any of the punting that when on last year. We're all working better together on the track. And another great fact, is the increase in fans. It was a great day, we just didn't win."

Randy Pobst (#22-GT Porsche 911 GT3-RS) "This was a real triumph, a great team effort and BMW is going to be a real threat for the rest of the year."

Dorsey Schroeder (#38-P Audi R8) "It was an excellent race. We did really well, I'm really proud of the team. They are coming along."

JJ Lehto (#42-GT BMW M3 GTR) "Third place is a great finish for us, since the car is so new and we really haven't had much time with it. This was a test race for us, so being on the podium is pretty impressive. The crew deserves a big credit because they worked so hard to get us here. I think we're going to have a very strong season."

Jörg Müller (#42-GT BMW M3 GTR) "Thanks to our guys because they worked like hell. They worked until five o'clock this morning, just went to the apartments and showered and came back. They did a fantastic job. The car was running without any big problems and setup-wise we were also not too bad at the end, so I'm quite happy. That car could do another 12 hours."

Dirk Müller (#43-GT BMW M3) "We're all a bit disappointed that we couldn't do it to the finish of the race. Unfortunately, we got bad luck, but the team effort was really, really strong. It was my first time with BMW and with Fredrik, and I have to say I'm really proud to be a part of the team. I'm looking forward to the new car to fight the battles for victory."

Fredrik Ekblom (#43-GT BMW M3) "It was great while it lasted. Even though we were in last year's car, it was a nice car to drive. Everything was going well the first couple of hours, then we ran into problems. It's just one of those things. But it's a great experience to be racing for BMW and Schnitzer: it's such a terrific team! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season."