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  • Founder and CEO, Kevin Buckler, Talks New Racers Series Wines on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria

    April 5, 2019

    Founder and CEO, Kevin Buckler, Talks New Racers Series Wines on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria

    What a thrill to have our Founder and CEO of Adobe Road Winery and The Racers Group, Kevin Buckler, Appear on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria Bartiromo today! What a great opportunity to debut Adobe Road’s new wine brand, The Racing Series, and to be part of a panel with Dagen McDowell and Jon Hilsenrath. Kevin discussed his racing career and his new passion: The Racing Series Wines, premium-quality wines in elegant packaging for motorsport enthusiasts everywhere. APEX is an ultra-premium blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petite Sirah with a stunning metal Apex curbing on the bottle. Kevin and Garrett have definitely achieved perfection with APEX, the best expression of a high-end Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, rounded out with supporting varietals for flavor and body. Aged in 100% French oak. REDLINE is a rich and complex blend of ...

  • Nielsen, Wittmer Eye the Win for TRG-AMR at Road America

    August 7, 2015

    Elkhart Lake, WI – August 7, 2015 – As racing fans flock to the storied Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin area for this weekends race at Road America, TRG-AMR drivers Christina Nielsen and Kuno Wittmer aim to take home the trophy. Nielsen and the team currently stand second in the TUDOR United Sportscar Series series and have their sights set on capturing the lead. She will be the one to watch on the leaderboard this weekend as well as the blue Orion/Royal Purple/LaSalle Solutions/Passtime USA number 007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 that Nielsen will race on Sunday. The team has had a busy couple of weeks as it is made stops along the way at the headquarters and offices of several of its primary sponsors and partners. The team set up ...

  • Nielsen Runs Strong- Receives Hard Charger Award at Mid-Ohio PWC, Wilson Earns Fourth Win in GTS Class

    August 4, 2015

    LEXINGTON, OH. – August 4, 2015 – The TRG-AMR team wrapped a packed race weekend in Lexington, Ohio with a win in the Pirelli World Challenge GTS class and the coveted “Hard Charger Award in GTA.” Racing at the scenic Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, TRG-AMR drivers Kris Wilson took the wheel behind the #07 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 in the GTS class, and Christina Nielsen raced the #7 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the GTA class and competed in two races each for their respective classes. It was Christina Nielsen’s debut at the Mid-Ohio circuit and she put in a stellar driving performance. Working through practice and qualifying she worked on learning all of the technicalities of this very challenging road circuit and had a fantastic drive through the field to ...

  • Nielsen, Wilson Hungry for GTA and GTS Class Podiums at Pirelli World Challenge in Mid-Ohio

    August 1, 2015

    LEXINGTON, OH. – August 1, 2015 – A super packed race weekend kicked off today in Lexington, Ohio, which is hosting four races as part of the Pirelli World Challenge at the scenic Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Racing in the GTA and GTS classes in the Pirelli World Challenge is TRG-Aston Martin Racing with two drivers who have performed strong this year— Christina Nielsen, who will drive the #7 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the GTA class and Kris Wilson, who is racing the #07 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 in the GTS class. Nielsen and Wilson will compete in two races each for their class and are poised to perform at the top of their class. Wilson came into race one having won three of the first six races of the ...

  • Nielsen, Wittmer Take the Podium at Lime Rock Park, Races into Second Place in TUDOR United SportsCar Champio…

    July 27, 2015

    Petaluma, CA – July 27, 2015… Following an impressive performance at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen race last month, TRG-Aston Martin Racing drivers, Christina Nielsen and Kuno Wittmer, captivated the crowd in Lakeville, CT this past weekend with another incredible appearance, placing third at the Northeast Grand Prix. This puts Nielson in second place in the TUDOR United SportsCar GTD Drivers Championship and the Royal Purple/Orion/LaSalle Solutions/Passtime USA number 007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage now remains only five points from the top spot in the team championship. Nielsen adds her third podium result of the 2015 season who finished in second place at Detroit and at the 12 Hours of Sebring. This will be her second consecutive podium finish at Lime Rock Park, securing Neilsen as one of ...

  • IMSA GTLM Champion Kuno Wittmer Joins TRG-AMR

    July 7, 2015

    Petaluma, CA (July 7th, 2015) After a strong driving performance in the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship race at Watkins Glen last weekend, TRG-AMR is pleased to announce that GTLM reigning champion Kuno Wittmer will be joining TRG-AMR as Christina Nielsen’s co-driver in the Vantage Aston Martin GT3 #007 for the balance of the 2015 season. Kuno will serve in a variety of roles with the team including coaching, data, and driver development and is looking forward to a solid finish to the season in the #007 car. Wittmer’s credentials are impressive as both a 2014 IMSA TUDOR GTLM champion and 2015 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona winner. Wittmer, a Dodge factory driver for over the past five years, also brings valuable experience as a driving coach to TRG-AMR’s ...

  • TRG-ASTON MARTIN RACING HEADS TO THE SIX HOURS OF THE GLEN WITH NEW ADDITION TO THE 007 TEAM

    June 24, 2015

    REIGNING GTLM CHAMPION KUNO WITTMER TO DRIVE ALONGSIDE CHRISTINA NIELSEN Petaluma, CA (June 24th, 2015) … Back from France and ready to get back behind the wheel, Christina Nielsen and the entire TRG-AMR 007 team are headed to Watkins Glen, New York for the next round of IMSA TUDOR United Sportscar Championship and Patron North American Endurance Cup competition. Currently 2nd in the IMSA TUDOR Championship, Nielsen and the 007 team have been incredibly competitive all season so far, reeling in a number of pole positions, fast laps, and podium finishes. This round of competition marks the 3rd round of the NAEC, the final long race before the season-ending Petit Le Mans. With the weekend being split between IMSA at the Glen and Pirelli World Challenge at Road America, Nielsen and TRG-AMR ...

  • TRG-Aston Martin Racing Heads Home from Le Mans

    June 22, 2015

    Epic Memories, New Friendships, Podium Finishes, and Victory in GT4                 Petaluma, CA (June 22nd, 2015) … In what can only be described as an amazing display of commitment, logistics, and racing heritage, more than 35 contemporary Aston Martin Racing cars from all over the world took to the famous Circuit de la Sarthe for the 2015 Le Mans Festival Race, celebrating the history of Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing leading into the famous 83rd running of the 24 Hours of LeMans. TRG-Aston Martin Racing, the North American factory representative, brought with it almost a quarter of the field with eight total cars and left with epic memories for all, new friendships formed, 5 podium finishes, including a victory in the GT4 class with drivers Derek DeBoer and Bob Bramlage. During ...

  • TRG-Aston Martin Racing Drivers Ready for Le Mans Festival Race, Three Top-3 Qualifiers

    June 15, 2015

    Ten Drivers and Eight Cars from TRG-AMR to Take Part in Historic Festival Race Prior to Start of Famous 24 Hour Endurance Classic   Le Mans, France (June 15th, 2015) … In what can only be described as an epic display of racing heritage, more than 35 contemporary Aston Martin Racing cars took to the famous Circuit de la Sarthe for the 2015 Le Mans Festival, celebrating the storied marque of Aston Martin. TRG-Aston Martin Racing, the North American representative of the prestigious racing outfit, brought with it almost a quarter of the field with eight total cars comprised of six V8 Vantage GT4s and two V12 Vantage GT3s. In qualifying on Thursday afternoon the team was able to bring home a number of strong qualifying positions: Buckler in GT3 P2, Nielsen ...

  • Christina Nielsen Heads to the Circuit de la Sarthe for Le Mans Festival Event with TRG-Aston Martin Racing

    June 11, 2015

    Nielsen ready to drive her V12 Vantage GT3 on the famous French circuit Le Mans, France (June 11th, 2015) … After dominant displays of her driving prowess at Detroit, Mosport, and Laguna Seca this past month, Christina Nielsen is traveling to France to drive her V12 Vantage GT3 on the famous Circuit de la Sarthe across the picturesque French countryside. Having competed full-time in the two prominent top-tier sportscar racing series in North America since January, this trip provides not only a welcome break to the intense competition, but also a chance to enjoy driving the historic circuit in preparation for a future 24 hour run. As if competing against the top GT racing drivers in the world wasn’t challenging enough, Christina also simultaneously completed another semester of University where she ...

  • Buckler to Take the Wheel at Circuit de la Sarthe in LaSalle Solutions V12 Vantage GT3

    June 10, 2015

    TRG-Aston Martin Racing and LaSalle Solutions Head to Le Mans Festival Race with Strong 8 Car Lineup Le Mans, France (June 9th, 2015) … TRG-AMR is heading to France for the Aston Martin Racing Le Mans Festival Race with an impressive 8 car lineup of GT4’s and GT3’s and a terrific group of drivers. Team Owner Kevin Buckler will be returning to the circuit that he knows so well and piloting one of the Teams V-12 Vantage GT3’s along with Co-Driver and fellow racer Robert Nimkoff. Team Partner LaSalle Solutions, primary sponsor/partner of the California-based team’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona effort earlier this year, has stepped up to the plate again. This time, in the form of a fun and unique partnership around the team and Le Mans Champion and TRG-AMR CEO ...

  • TRG-Aston Martin Racing Heads to Le Mans Festival Race with Eight Aston Martin Racing Cars and Solid Driver Li…

    June 8, 2015

    Aston Martin as the Honored Marque of Historic Festival Event in Le Mans Le Mans, France (June 8th, 2015) … As the race and podium filled month of May passes into the rearview mirror, TRG-AMR stands ready to continue making history, this time in the form of an eight-car entry in the 2015 Le Mans Festival Race with Aston Martin as the honored marque. This marks one of the largest endeavors in history for the Sonoma County-based team, which includes shipping one of their primary race transporters and eight Aston Martin Racing cars across the Atlantic via both sea-freight and air-transport, as well as logistics for over 60 crew, guests, and other personnel. While a massive undertaking from the outside looking in, this is a relatively routine operation for the team ...

  • A Pair of Podiums for TRG-AMR and Christina Nielsen in Detroit

    June 2, 2015

    2nd Place Finish for Nielsen and Davison in IMSA TUDOR Series Competition, P3 in Pirelli World Challenge at Belle Isle Detroit, MI (June 2nd, 2015) … A pair of top-three finishes helped cap an incredibly strong performance by Danish sportscar standout Christina Nielsen and her teammate, Australian driver James Davison this past weekend at Belle Isle. The duo have been dominant all season long thus far, leading races at Daytona and Laguna, and now finishing on the second step of the podium for the second time this year, as done previously at the historic 12 Hours of Sebring earlier this year. This places Nielsen and Davison firmly in P2 of the IMSA TUDOR GTD Championship hunt, as well as near the top of the standings in the Patron North American ...

  • TRG-AMR and Christina Nielsen Double-Header Weekend in the Motor City

    May 29, 2015

    IMSA TUDOR and Pirelli World Challenge Competition form a three-race weekend for Nielsen Detroit, MI (May 29th, 2015) … TRG-AMR is heading back to the Motor City, this time with Christina Nielsen piloting a pair of potent Royal Purple|ORION|LaSalle|PassTime USA Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 racing machines around the 2.36 mile temporary street circuit. Nielsen, running in both the IMSA TUDOR GTD and Pirelli World Challenge GTA categories, is set for a busy weekend, the first true doubleheader of the season. The two series will spend the weekend contesting three separate races, with the first two on Saturday followed by the final race on Sunday afternoon. The two sportscar series are running in conjunction with the Verizon IndyCar series this weekend, providing an amazing amount of great racing for the fans and ...

  • TRG-AMR Leaves Laguna Seca with Sights set on Detroit

    May 22, 2015

    The Streets of Detroit Host the Next Round of IMSA TUDOR Competition Monterey, CA (May 22nd, 2015) … A strong performance across all practice and qualifying sessions at the iconic Laguna Seca raceway saw the driver duo of Christina Nielsen and James Davison bring home the No. 007 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle Solutions/PassTime USA Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 in P5 of the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. An unfortunate pit stop incident involving pit stalls too tightly packed together led to a delayed stop, forcing the V12 powered racing machine to fall from the lead of the race where it had showed dominance all day long. The coming race at Detroit marks the fourth round of the IMSA TUDOR GTD season, with Nielsen and Davison having scored a Pole Position at The Rolex ...

  • Max Riddle | TRG-Aston Martin Racing Qualifies on Pole!

    May 15, 2015

    Nielsen Brings Home Strong Top-Five Starting Position for Tomorrow’s Race Bowmanville, Ontario (May 15th, 2015) … TRG-AMR team driver Max Riddle has qualified his No. 07 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle/PassTime USA Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 on the pole for the first GTS race of the Pirelli World Challenge weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Teammate and GTA competitor Christina Nielsen brought her No. 7 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle/PassTime USA Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 home in the top-five, starting the first GT race of the weekend from the fifth position on the grid. Canadian rally star and sportscar standout Max Riddle is back in the car for the first time this season, his second season of competition with TRG-AMR. His return to the cockpit couldn’t be more prophetic, dominating the qualifying session at this infamously fast, ...

  • TRG-AMR Heads North of the Border for Canadian Round of Pirelli World Challenge Competition with a Pair of Str…

    May 14, 2015

    Nielsen Ready for GTA Challenge, Riddle Back in the Cockpit Aiming for Podium Petaluma, CA (May 14th, 2015) … TRG-Aston Martin Racing is heading North this weekend, towards the infamous Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and the next round of Pirelli World Challenge competition. This marks the only Pirelli World Challenge event in Canada this year, on a track well-known for its high-speed sections of long sweepers and tight, technical corners. TRG-AMR Team Drivers Christina Nielsen and Max Riddle will be driving the team’s two Aston Martins this weekend, Christina continuing her full season GTA campaign and Riddle returning to the car for the first time this season. Christina will be piloting her No. 7 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle Solutions/PassTime USA Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 alongside the 90+ other competitors entered this ...

  • TRG-AMR and 007 Head to Laguna Seca for Round Three of IMSA TUDOR SportsCar Championship Competition

    May 1, 2015

    License to Thrill: Nielsen-Davison Duo Heads to Monterey to Tackle the Corkscrew Following 2nd Place Finish at Sebring Monterey, CA (May 1st, 2015) … The scenic coastline and rolling hills of the Monterey Peninsula play host to the next round in IMSA TUDOR SportsCar Championship competition this weekend, with the No. 007 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle Solutions/PassTime USA Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 ready for action. The driver duo of Dane Christina Nielsen and Aussie James Davison are ready to take to the track, both admitting that Laguna Seca might just be one of their favorite tracks in North America. Coming off an impressive 2nd place finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March, Nielsen and Davison are looking to improve upon that position and move to the top step of ...

  • Two Dominant Wins at Barber for TRG-Aston Martin Racing, Wilson Doubles Down! Nielsen Shows Strong Promise in …

    April 27, 2015

    Third win of the season for TRG-AMR Birmingham, AL (April 27, 2015) … TRG-Aston Martin Racing and Team Driver Kris Wilson have secured their second win of the weekend with another dominant victory in the second GTS race of the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. This is the third win of the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge season for the TRG-AMR No. 07 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle Solutions/PassTime USA Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 and Team Driver Kris Wilson. Also driving this weekend is TRG-AMR Team Driver Christina Nielsen in her Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3. Christina Nielsen raced her No. 7 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle Solutions/PassTime USA Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 on Saturday and Sunday in both GTA races, her first time driving here at Barber. In the first GT race, starting from mid-pack and ...

  • Victory! TRG-Aston Martin Racing and Team Driver Kris Wilson Take Dominant Win at Barber

    April 24, 2015

    Second Win for Wilson and Team in 2015 Pirelli World Challenge Season Birmingham, AL (April 24, 2015) … TRG-Aston Martin Racing and Team Driver Kris Wilson have secured their second win of the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge season of competition with a dominant victory in the first GTS race of the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Securing the second win of the season for the team was no small feat, with Wilson also earning the coveted Move of the Race award for his impressive driving behind the wheel of his No. 07 Royal Purple/ORION/LaSalle Solutions/PassTime USA Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4. After qualifying in P4 earlier today, Wilson started quickly and moved up a spot before settling into his race pace. The top four starting positions consisting of the Aston Martin, the Porsche, ...

  • TRG-Aston Martin Racing Heads to Barber Motorsports Park Following Strong Fourth Place Finish at Long Beach

    April 24, 2015

    Birmingham, AL (April 24, 2015) … TRG-Aston Martin Racing heads to the picturesque grounds of Barber Motorsports Park for the next round in the Pirelli World Challenge championship, following a strong GTA fourth place finish by Christina Nielsen at the Long Beach Grand Prix this past weekend in the No. 7 V12 Vantage GT3. The team also brings with them the GTS entry of Kris Wilson, running the No. 07 V8 Vantage GT4 in GTS competition this weekend, with both cars ready for a strong showing. While Barber is a favorite for racers of all types, this will be the first time for Nielsen navigating the track, though she’s prepared with data, video, and simulation. The 16-turn, 2.38 mile road course has been a fixture on multiple sportscar, open-wheel, and motorcycle ...

  • TRG-ASTON MARTIN RACING WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL MOTORSPORTS AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT IN SILICON VALLEY

    April 23, 2015

    Petaluma, CA (April 23nd, 2015) … TRG-Aston Martin Racing North America successfully completed the team’s inaugural Motorsports and Technology Partnership Summit in Silicon Valley presented by LaSalle Solutions. This summit brought together leaders from motorsports, media, current and prospective team partners, and some of the most influential tech companies in the Valley. The focus of the summit was to help educate, network, strengthen, and foster relationships between businesses and motorsport marketing/entertainment platforms like TRG-AMR. From the engaging panel discussions to presentations and video demonstrations, attendees gained visibility to a wide range of new business opportunities. Afterwards, attendees were treated to an Aston Martin driving experience in a live autocross challenge pitted against their colleagues in GT4 racecars, followed by a memorable wine dinner on the terrace of the Mountain Winery. Sean ...

  • TRG-AMR AND CHRISTINA NIELSEN HEADS TO BARBER FOLLOWING FOURTH PLACE FINISH AT LONG BEACH

    April 23, 2015

    Long Beach, CA (April 23, 2015)… The streets of Long Beach are always exciting, and this year’s Grand Prix of Long Beach Pirelli World Challenge race was no exception. After a long weekend of practice and qualifying, Team Driver Christina Nielsen was ready to tackle the street course for the first time in her racing career, starting the No. 7 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 from the fifth position on the grid. In a race marred with multiple racing incidents, Nielsen drove clean and fast and finished a solid 4th position ahead of some very experienced professional drivers. Nielsen and the entire TRG-AMR Team were fresh from the team’s recent successful Partnership Summit, hosted in Silicon Valley and featured over 50 guests and speakers from all corners of tech, motorsport, media, ...

  • TRG-AMR HEADS TO THE STREETS OF LONG BEACH

    April 17, 2015

    ROUND THREE OF PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE GTA COMPETITION LONG BEACH, CA (April 17, 2015) … As the temperature rises, so does the competition in Pirelli World Challenge. TRG-AMR takes to the unforgiving streets of Long Beach with sights set on nothing but podium performances. The historic 1.9 mile street circuit has been an iconic event since 1975, becoming a modern-day staple on the IRL, IMSA, and Pirelli World Challenge calendar. The 11 turn street course poses an exciting challenge to the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 and driver Christina Nielsen this coming weekend, with little room for error. Fresh off a strong second-place finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring and the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, Nielsen and the team stand ready to lead the field, having been busy meticulously preparing for ...

  • MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, LLC PARTNERS WITH TRG-AMR FOR 2015 AS OFFICIAL MRO SUPPLIER – TEAM HEADS TO SEBRIN…

    April 8, 2015

    SEBRING, FL (March 19th, 2015) … As the premier MRO supplier based in Northern California with nationwide distribution, Maintenance Supplies LLC is no stranger to building great partnerships. Mitch L. Branson, owner of Maintenance Supplies LLC, approached TRG-Aston Martin Racing in 2014 regarding a strategic alliance for the coming season, knowing the professional level racing team has been expanding and growing, just like his business. As a top-tier racing team and winery, TRG-Aston Martin Racing and Adobe Road Winery have a wide array of MRO needs that were being filled by numerous suppliers which caused an issue in both logistics and cost savings. Mitch and Maintenance Supplies LLC stepped in and took inventory of everything from fasteners and cleaners to safety supplies and food grade lubricants. Maintenance Supplies LLC can handle ...

  • TRG-Aston Martin Racing Enjoys Strong Showing Both On and Off the Track

    April 3, 2015

    Intense Street Racing Complimented by Private Dalí Museum VIP Hospitality and Exclusive Events Petaluma, CA (April 3rd, 2015) … TRG-Aston Martin Racing North America has again demonstrated what strong potential the team possesses in all arenas, not only on the track, but also through its engagement of B2B and relationship marketing, VIP and corporate guest hospitality, and special dealership events. On the track, it was a weekend of ups and downs, lessons learned, and many forward strides. The team is already loaded up and heading toward the upcoming rounds of Pirelli World Challenge competition at Long Beach (GTA) and Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama (GTA, GTS) in the coming weeks. Away from the track, TRG-AMR was running at full-throttle throughout the entire week, starting at the Dimmitt Automotive Group Aston Martin of ...