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Team TRG dominated this weekend at the Laguna Seca racetrack in Monterey California, taking 1st and 2nd place in the GT class race, and 2nd place in the GS class. Drivers Andy Lally and R.J. Valentine made their first overall win at Laguna, with just barely enough fuel to pass car #66 over the finish line. With 4 cars in the GT race, and 4 in the GS, TRG put it all on the line and it paid off. TRG team owner Kevin Buckler said, "A 1-2 finish is almost unheard of in todays ultra competitive racing environment so we couldn't be happier."

Having shot several races for TRG and Blue Coast Films, I'm always baffled at how few people attend Grand Am series races. I always have a great time. And nothing beats being trackside, fully stimulated by the intense environment. The only downside to attending a race is the ride home. I end up hitting 100+ MPH a few times... just can't help myself.

Here is the Race Report I shot and edited for TRG:



My assignment was to focus more on TRG's operations rather than capturing the race, so most of these are from the garage and pit.



Two GS cars getting prepped


TRG trailer and garage with two GT cars


Last minute fine tuning of a Porsche engine


Inside JLowe Racing Car #64 - HI-RES VERSION


R.J. Valentine ready to head for the track, and win the race


Pit crew waiting for their cars


Time is everything


JLowe Racing Car #64 in the famous Cork Screw downhill turn


Winning cars #66 and #65 at the top of the Cork Screw

Photos by Mike Paunovich, Symmetric Media