Drivers Tribute Larry Miller
by CP Staff
Eighteen Ford Racing Mustang Challenge drivers were happy to crack the throttle wide open in a pair of practice sessions on the 2.21-mile infield road course to start the Grand-Am Fan Appreciation Weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway.
While the cars in the Mustang Challenge proudly carry the logo of series and corporate sponsors, many will also carry something more meaningful this season as black "LHM" stickers will pay tribute to the legacy of Larry H. Miller.
The Mustang Challenge would not have been created if it weren't for Mr. Miller's vision, passion, and dedication to the brand and to creating the only international race series that is operated by a race track. Mr. Miller passed away in February, but his legacy and personality have left an indelible impression.
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Jim Click Racing driver Mike McGovern, who finished the 2008 Mustang Challenge 3rd in the standings, led the first practice session with a fast lap time of 1:38.985-seconds. Returning 2008 Mustang Challenge Champion Andrew Caddell posted the fastest time of the second session with a 1:39.147-second lap as the track lost grip in the sunny and warm conditions in the Florida afternoon.
Caddell, who made his Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge debut at Daytona in January as part of his Ford Racing Champions Package, was happy to put the lessons learned on the high banks to good use as he looks to kick off the season with a strong result in the double header weekend. Now with Kaufmann Racing, Caddell looks forward to a competitive season.
Today will set the stage with qualifying for race 1, slated for Saturday. Sunday will be a busy day for the group, with both qualifying and racing on deck for round 2 of the 2009 championship
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