New Drivers Aim At Strong Finish For Team Cobalt California
April 4, 2007
Benecia, Calif. - Team Cobalt California will arrive at Homestead-Miami
Speedway April 13-15 with a strong driver line-up that anticipates top
finishes on the combination NASCAR oval track and infield road course
south of Miami, Fla.
Two new drivers will share the team’s #48 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Supercharged in the 2.5-race, the second round of the Grand American
Racing Koni Challenge series.
Sean Israel, age 21, of Suwanee, Ga., is one of the leading young drivers in
North America. Starting his racing career at age 12 years, Sean has since
recorded top-three finishes in IMSA Lites, Formula Ford Formula
Continental racing.
Sean has been a test driver and driving instructor for the Panoz High
Performance Racing School, Audi Racing Experience, and Saab Aero
Academy. Additional race car mechanical experience has sharpened his
awareness of car set-up.
Sean’s co-driver will be Kevin Molloy, age 36, of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Molloy’s strong driving during the 2005 and 2006 seasons resulted in
several championship titles which included the 2005 PBOC R-8
Championship, the 2005-06 SCCA T-2 Florida Region Championships, and
the 2006 SEDIV SARRC Invitational Winner.
“I am very excited to have these two talented drivers join our team,” said
Tom Lepper, driver and co-owner of Team Cobalt California. “They should
make Homestead a thrilling race that will hopefully end with our cars in
the top three.”
Aided by Georgian Bay Motorsports and GM Racing, the Chevrolet Cobalt
is expecting solid finishes for the remainder of the season.
Practice on the 2.3-mile circuit will be Friday at 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET,
and Saturday at 11a.m. ET. Qualifying will follow at 2:45 with the race
taking the green flag Sunday at 10:15 a.m. ET.
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Team Cobalt California is sponsored by Red Line Oil, Clutch Masters,
Sparco, K & N Air Filters, Cobalt Friction, Vibrant Performance and
Thomas Lepper Associates.
Media Contact:
Robyn Lepper, Team Cobalt California
robyn@teamcobaltcalifornia.com
Ph. 866-812-4204
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