ELKHART LAKE, WI (AUGUST 8, 2023) –
Team Korthoff Motorsports Showcased Unwavering Determination And Exceptional Teamwork As They Overcame A Challenging Week And A Dramatic Practice Crash To Secure A Remarkable 3rd Place Finish At Road America This Past Weekend. The Team’s Efforts Highlighted Their Dedication To Success, Propelling Them To A Commendable 5th Place In Championship Points, While The Team Currently Sits In 2nd Place For Endurance Points.
Amidst The Breathtaking Scenery Of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, Team Korthoff Motorsports Faced Adversity Head-On, With A Crash Earlier In The Week During Friday’s Practice, Which Posed A Significant Setback. Undeterred, The Team Rallied, Working Tirelessly Through The Night To Repair The Car And Ensure It Was Race-Ready. Their Remarkable Teamwork And Perseverance Demonstrated The True Spirit Of Motorsport, Earning Them The Admiration Of Fans And Competitors Alike.
The Grit And Determination Of The Team Paid Off On Race Day As They Stormed To An Outstanding 3rd Place Finish. The Tenacity Displayed By The Drivers And The Entire Crew Underlines Their Commitment To Excellence, And This Podium Result Is A Testament To That.
“THIS WEEK REALLY SHOWED WHAT THIS TEAM IS MADE OF. AFTER A THRASH TO GET THE CAR READY WITH AN ENGINE CHANGE FOLLOWING THE INDY TEST, THEY PULLED AN ALL-NIGHTER AT THE TRACK TO REPAIR THE CRASH DAMAGE AND GAVE US GREAT STOPS IN THE RACE TO BOOT. I’M JUST GLAD WE COULD REPAY THEM WITH SUCH A GOOD FINISH AT A TRACK THAT DIDN’T REALLY SUIT OUR CAR. HOPEFULLY WE CAN FIND THAT TOP STEP IN THE FINAL THREE ROUNDS!”
Mike Skeen, Driver No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports
“GREAT TO COME BACK WITH A PODIUM ESPECIALLY FOR THE GUYS THAT WORKED DAY AND NIGHT ON FRIDAY TO REPAIR THE CAR. IT WAS THE MAXIMUM WE COULD DO WITH OUR SPEED THIS WEEKEND SO WE WILL TAKE THAT.”
Mik Grenier, Driver No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports
Team Owner, Herb Korthoff, Accepts The Mid-Year VP Racing Fuels Front Runner Award 2023 For The TKM Team
The No. 32 Mercedes-AMG Team Was Awarded The Mid-Year VP Racing Fuels Front Runner Award For Leading The Most Laps During The First Half Of The Season. This Victory In The GTD Class Further Cements Their Status As A Force To Be Reckoned With In The Racing World. Their Impressive Display Of Leading Laps In Multiple Races Throughout The First Half Of The Season Underscores Their Commitment To Staying At The Forefront Of Competition.
With Hearts Racing And Anticipation Building, The Team Now Eagerly Looks Forward To Their Next Challenge At The Iconic VIRginia International Raceway On August 27th, 2023. The Competition Is Fierce, But Team Korthoff Remains Resolute In Their Pursuit Of Victory.
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ABOUT TEAM KORTHOFF MOTORSPORTS
Team Korthoff Motorsports (TKM) Is A Performance-Driven Racing Organization, Fielding The No. 32 Customer Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 In The IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Incorporated In 2022, TKM Has Earned 2 Podium Finishes In Its Inaugural Season, Including A 3rd Place Finish In The Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona And 2nd Place Finish In The 12 Hours Of Sebring; Finishing The 2022 Season 3rd In The GTD Championship. Its 2023 Lineup Includes Seasoned Drivers Mike Skeen And Mikael Grenier.
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