Douglas Wind of Windspeed Motorsports took second place in the street/FWD class during the Nov. 12 Super Lap Battle finals at Buttonwillow Raceway in California.
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Continental Tire is a sponsor of the 2008 Super Lap Battle Series, a time trial-based showcase of the fastest cars tricked out by American, Japanese and European tuners. Continental is focusing on the Street Class with its ContiSportContact 2 and 3 ultra-high performance tires.
“We are so proud of Steve for finishing second in this very competitive event,” says Robert Liu, technical product manager for passenger tires. “This has been an exciting season, and to finish on the podium is very gratifying for us,” he points out.
“Our ContiSportContact ultra-high performance tires can take the heat of competition and come out on top,” Liu says.
Aside from Wind, the “Team Continental” lineup for the series includes:
Steven Rankins, Boxer4Racing: Rankins competes in the Street AWD Class in a 2006 Subaru Impreza Sti, running on ContiSportContact 3 tires in size 285/35/18 and 265/35ZR 18. Other modifications include a 360 whp Deadbolt Turbo 20G engine; Ohlins Flag-I Coilovers with Whiteline Swaybars; SPT Clutch, Flywheel and Group N Engine and Trans Mounts; Cobb Accessport ECU; and Enkei RP03 18x10.5 or Axis Reverbs 18x9.5Hawk DTC-70 wheels
Don Hill, P1Auto: Hill runs a 1992 Honda Civic in the Street FF Class on 255/40/17 Continental ContiSportContact 3s. Modifications include: a 240 whp GSR-B18, GT28RS turbo engine; Tein Flex's suspension; OEM Integra Type-R transmission; AEM EMS ECU; front -Stop-Tech ST-40s, rear-OEM ITR brakes; and Motegi Tracklite wheels.
“The entire team has done a spectacular job throughout the entire Super Lap season, and we are proud to have them represent Continental Tire,” reports Liu.
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