Scott Tucker attempts to make History
Scott Tucker will attempt to help make history this weekend behind the wheel of the Porsche in the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America. If he pulls that, Tucker could be part of a unique class of motorists who have received 3 straight national championship titles at the Runoffs, essentially the most reputable races in the nation.
Tucker carries a knack for producing history. His rising star must have had a turbo engine itself-since his earliest professional race in 2006 at Forty-four years of age, he’s insisted him self as an high level, top-flight driver in 5 various particular series in simply just five-years. He was the 1st American to be able to drive one of Audi’s R10 prototypes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010. He won his class in his very first appearance in the American Le Mans Series, and in early 2011, he documented his 50th career win, a number that has immediately hopped to 59 since. Lately, Tucker snagged a couple back-to-back American Le Mans Series championships immediately after his 4th LMP2 triumph last weekend at the Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.
Having won a pair of previous national championships at the SCCA Runoffs in a Ferrari 430 Challenge car in the T1 category, Tucker has wanted a Porsche 996 twin-turbo for Friday morning’s quick, 13-lap, 40-minute race at Road America. Tucker began preparing for the appearance earlier this year by getting the 500-plus horsepower Porsche. Tucker’s team, Level 5 Motorsports, joined up with forces with Kelly Moss Motorsports to remodel the Porsche into an SCCA STO class competitor. KMM’s Jeff Stone led the project, including a few tests runs with Porsche factory motorist Patrick Long.
Tucker has recently finished being approved with the extreme unique Porsche, and it’s clear the automobile would be a contender. Tucker’s top lap was 2:16.462, which clocks in as the fastest complete time among the STO class field, getting Tucker the pole position for Friday’s competition.
“For me, personally, winning my third consecutive national championship would be an incredible achievement,” Tucker said. “I’ve worked hard for it, but it’s extremely difficult. All you can do is prepare the best way you know how and do your best on the track, and then you’ll just see where the chips fall at the checkered flag.”
Tucker has now taken part in four SCCA events this season with the 430 Challenge car, at Sebring International Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. Shortly after, he thought we would start on the Porsche project. Project Manager Ed Zabinski says the choice has confirmed to be a wise one. “We really tried to bring all of the best guys in the program,” Zabinski claimed. “I’m happy with the way it turned out. It’s developed into a reliable car, and I think we’re looking pretty good.” Zabinski is also an entrant for the Microsoft Office-sponsored car.
A victory for the SCCA Runoffs would improve the excellent season Tucker with his fantastic Level 5 team have already experienced. Sandwiched in between a pair of vital ALMS contests, the SCCA is a distinct set of wheels, but a victory would boost an already interesting weeks for the Level 5 team. The Runoffs will crown the Sports Car Club of America’s Club Racing National Championships this weekend for the 48th year back to back. Road America’s historic 4-mile course provides the backdrop for the race considered the “Olympics” of motorsports.
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