Brass Monkey Nissan GT-R's Qualify 9th and 10th in 2011 Season Opener

The Nissan GT-R's from Brass Monkey racing at back at St. Petersburg, Florida for the first round of the 2011 World Challenge season. After a partial season in 2010, the cars are back for the 2011 sporting several changes to make them more competitive.  Qualifying in the #9 spot, Tony Riveria posted a 1.17.529, and in the #10 spot Steve Ott posted a 1.17.666.   The Saturday race starts at 11:50 am Saturday, or right now.  Live timing and scoring can be found at the World Challenge website and a live video stream at http://www.world-challengetv.com/

Front left tire showing a lot of load

This is the first season that the Pirelli World Challenge cars have been shod with Pirelli Racing Slicks. Previously, the series ran on DOT-approved treaded tires. Every class record was broken during yesterday's qualifying. Long will start on the GT and overall pole after a lap of 1:15.071. Skeen, Sofronas, Pobst, and Crescentini also start in the top five.

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