DAYTONA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The FOAMETIX® team arrived last week in Daytona and went straight to work setting up the Corvette C7.R. There were some early adjustments to the car that kept the crew busy upon arrival and caused setbacks from being able to participate in the practice sessions.
Spirits were high and enthusiasm was building for FOAMETIX® driver Claudio Burtin. It was a comeback weekend for Burtin and the car woes were to be shaken off before it came time to race on Saturday.
The main event for the Trans-Am series was a 29-lap race that got underway Saturday morning. The FOAMETIX® Corvette C7.R started from the 18th position on the grid.
Burtin had an excellent start to the race and began moving up the field quickly. He demonstrated smooth precision as he maneuvered all the way up to fourth place and set the fourth quickest lap time of the event.
"Our FOAMETIX® team and crew members did a great job here at Daytona this weekend with the Corvette C7.R," said Claudio Burtin. "I am proud of our efforts despite finishing just shy of the podium this weekend and we are looking forward to the upcoming 2015 season."
The FOAMETIX® Corvette C7.R is a competitive race car with a talented and seasoned driver behind the wheel. Claudio Burtin leaves Daytona with a Top 5 finish and an announcement that the team has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with FOAMETIX® to contend in the full Trans Am championship schedule in 2015 and 2016.
The first race of the Trans Am 2015 schedule is set for Sebring International Raceway on March 1.
About FOAMETIX®:
FOAMETIX® proudly traces its roots back to the early 1960's when a small, family owned polyurethane company realized the increasing need for more advanced, environmentally friendly urethane foam technologies. Throughout the years, this same company revolutionized the polyurethane industry with the development of LINE-X®, the worldwide leader in spray-on truck bed liners, and PAXCON®, one of very few blast mitigation products tested and approved by the US Military. For more information please visit www.foametix.com.
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