Watkins Glen, NY —

Watkins Glen, NY (June 6, 2010)- After a month away from the series, TRG made their return to GRAND-AM known at this weekend’s Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen by taking a convincing victory in the GRAND-AM Rolex Series presented by Crown Royal Cask no. 16. Having won their most recent entry at Virginia International Raceway, the team is on a recent hot streak having won the last two races it entered in the series.



With the decision to race being made only hours before the first practice session, drivers Bob Doyle, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly had a spectacular weekend, running fastest in their first practice, and consistently looking on pace. As a circuit featuring fast corners and high top speeds, the layout at Watkins Glen provided a unique opportunity to show the true potential of the TRG/Adobe Road Winery no. 66 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, and the team took full advantage.

When the green flag fell during Saturday’s race, driver Bob Doyle drove a strong, heads-up stint in his first ever professional start, achieving his objective of running clean and turning it over to his co-drivers.

“With drivers like Spencer and Andy in the car, I knew I just had to drive clean and keep with the pack,” stated Doyle. “I had two of the best Porsche drivers in the world with me, and watching them race for the next five hours was spectacular. I’m still in shock about how this race turned out, this went better than my wildest expectations, what an impressive team!”

With Lally and Pumpelly at the controls for the remainder of the race, the team knew that a combination of consistent speed and perfect strategy would get them to the front, which is exactly what happened. Sitting on the pit-box and methodically working the car through the field with the wave-by’s and yellows, Team Owner Kevin Buckler made several last second calls when the opportunity presented itself, allowing the team to take advantage of every opportunity perfectly and put the car within striking distance for the drivers.

Pumpelly drove an absolutely brilliant double stint and turned the car over to Lally who had 2 hours to finish the race. Lally put the car in the lead and then maintained it, fending off multiple hard chargers. The team would take their third victory at the famed six-hour event, and fifth victory at Watkins Glen.

For Kevin Buckler, the decision to race this weekend couldn’t have been a better choice.

“We weren’t sure if we were even going to be here this weekend and worked on it right up until the last minute,” stated Buckler. “With the rules the way they’ve been up to now, it’s been tough for our TRG Porsches to show any speed, but I knew the Glen could be a good track. The guys were solid all race, and when the right moment came, we were there. I’m so proud of all these guys, it was a monumental effort for the entire team to make it happen this weekend, and it’s a real tribute to how hard they all work to get here. Bob drove a smart opening stint, and I’m so happy that he could join us. We had a great time with him at Daytona, and I’m so happy that we were able to deliver his first win in GRAND-AM. We could not have done it without him. Andy and Spencer drove their usual perfect stints, the team performed flawlessly in the pits, our strategy was “right-on”, and grabbing the checkered flag was the result. It’s really great to be back with GRAND-AM. They put on a fantastic show here. This is a great moment for all of TRG, I’m just so proud to be part of it.”

TRG is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance racing parts. The group specializes in engine and chassis tuning as well as full service professional race car preparation. The company also provides electrical and mechanical engineering services, driver development and arrive-and-drive opportunities. TRG is based in Petaluma, California, near its home track of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. The company’s NASCAR operation is based in Mooresville, North Carolina and a new state-of-the-art facility is coming on-line at New Jersey Motorsports Park in 2010.

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Watkins Glen, NY —

Watkins Glen, NY (June 4, 2010)- Returning to Watkins Glen International Raceway, the site of numerous successes over the years in GRAND-AM, TRG returns to both the Rolex Sports Car Series Series presented by Crown Royal Cask no. 16, as well as the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.

Driving the historic no. 66 TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car in the Rolex Series event, Bob Doyle will be returning to the fold alongside team regulars Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly. Doyle, a former star of AMA motorcycle racing, has unfinished business with TRG and GRAND-AM, having made his series debut during this year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona before retiring during the night.

Rejoining the team with his personal sponsor r u focused? sportswear, Doyle is looking forward to Saturday’s event.

“I really enjoyed my experience with TRG during the Rolex 24, and this weekend’s race should be really fun,” stated Doyle. “This whole program has come together in a very short amount of time, but everyone on the team has been great about jumping in to it. I have two of the best Porsche drivers in the world to share information with, so I’m looking forward to a great race.”

Known for its high speed corners and high top speeds, a recent set of rule changes for Porsches in the GT ranks should make Saturday’s Six Hours at the Glen a more competitive one for the team. TRG won their last Rolex Series race they entered during last month’s event at Virginia International Raceway, and most recently won the Six Hours at the Glen in 2007.

Meanwhile, returning to the series after a month away, the team will also return to the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge in the Sargent & Lundy Porsche 911 GT3, where the team’s regular driver Spencer Pumpelly will be joined by GRAND-AM debutante Steven Bertheau. Hailing from Illinois, Steven joins the team as an experienced Porsche racer, having driven in a number of Porsche Club of America events over the last three years.

Running in his first professional race, Bertheau looks forward to a great experience.

“In my first experience with the team, I’ve been very impressed by the organization and professionalism of TRG,” stated Bertheau. “Spencer will be a great teammate, not only is he fast but he gives great advice and is a valuable asset in running my first race at this level.”

Of course using the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge as a ground for delivering winning results is a common trait for TRG. In 2008, TRG’s Scott Schroeder won his first professional race at Iowa Speedway, followed last year by series regular John Potter at Watkins Glen, as well as TRG team driver Duncan Ende, who was also teamed with Pumpelly for his victory. Ende is an especially strong example of TRG’s development program, now driving full-time as leader driver in both the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, but also as a TRG driver in the American Le Mans Series.

For Team Owner Kevin Buckler, hopes are high for the team’s return to the Glen.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to return to GRAND-AM with entries in both series,” stated Buckler. “Bob showed very well with us at Daytona, and he’s just a stand up guy. It’s rare to find someone with his business background who’s also as solid and fast, and with his additional motorcycle racing background, we’re fortunate to have him on board. With Bob, Spencer, and Andy in the car for six-hours, it should be a great race. In GS, I’m thrilled that Steven could join us for this race. He’s had a great run with PCA for the last few years and has the distinction of owning and driving our very first TRG professional racecar! That car was very special to me and we are glad to see it in good hands. I look forward to seeing how he develops throughout the next few days and am glad to have him on board with us.”

The Sahlen’s Six Hours at The Glen will run on Saturday, June 5th, with live coverage on SPEED beginning at 2PM EST. The Continental Tire 150 will also run on Saturday, June 5th, with television coverage the following Saturday, June 13 at 1PM EST on SPEED.

TRG is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance racing parts. The group specializes in engine and chassis tuning as well as full service professional race car preparation. The company also provides electrical and mechanical engineering services, driver development and arrive-and-drive opportunities. TRG is based in Petaluma, California, near its home track of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. The company’s NASCAR operation is based in Mooresville, North Carolina and a new state-of-the-art facility is coming on-line at New Jersey Motorsports Park in 2010.

More information and a complete press kit can be found at www.theracersgroup.com. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 707-935-3999 for additional information.