Scott Tucker Could Make History at This Weekend’s SCCA Runoffs
Scott Tucker will attempt to generate history this weekend behind the wheel on the Porsche in the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America. If he pulls that, Tucker will probably be part of an exclusive class of individuals who’ve acquired three consecutive national championship titles at the Runoffs, just about the most reputable races in the country.
Scott Tucker carries a skill to make history. His rising star must have had a turbo engine itself-since his original professional race in ’06 at Forty four years of age, he has announced himself as being an top notch, top-flight driver in five specific series within just only 5 years. He was the 1st American to be allowed to drive one of Audi’s R10 prototypes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010. Scott Tucker won his class in his very first appearance in the American Le Mans Series, and in early 2011, he captured his 50th career win, a number that has immediately got to Fifty nine since. Not too long ago, Tucker snagged a set of back-to-back American Le Mans Series championships following his 4th LMP2 triumph last weekend at the Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.
After winning two previous national championships at the SCCA Runoffs in a Ferrari 430 Challenge car in the T1 category, Scott Tucker has opted for a Porsche 996 twin-turbo for Friday morning’s quick, 13-lap, 40-minute race at Road America. Scott Tucker began getting ready for the appearance a few months ago by purchasing the 500-plus horsepower Porsche. Scott Tucker’s team, Level 5 Motorsports, joined up with forces with Kelly Moss Motorsports to remodel the Porsche into an SCCA STO class competitor. KMM’s Jeff Stone led the project, including a range of tests runs with Porsche factory motorist Patrick Long.
Scott Tucker has recently finished being qualified with the extreme unique Porsche, and it’s clear the car has to be a contender. Scott Tucker’s finest lap was 2:16.462, which clocks in as the best all round time among the STO class field, making Tucker the pole position for Friday’s battle.
“For me, personally, winning my third consecutive national championship would be an incredible achievement,” Scott Tucker said. “I’ve worked hard for it, but it’s extremely difficult. All you can do is prepare the best way you know how and do your best on the track, and then you’ll just see where the chips fall at the checkered flag.”
Scott Tucker has recently taken part in four SCCA events this season with the 430 Challenge car, at Sebring International Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. Soon after, he thought to embark on the Porsche project. Project Manager Ed Zabinski says the choice has estimated to be an intelligent one. “We really tried to bring all of the best guys in the program,” Zabinski explained. “I’m happy with the way it turned out. It’s developed into a reliable car, and I think we’re looking pretty good.” Zabinski is also an entrant for the Microsoft Office-sponsored car.
A victory at the SCCA Runoffs would improve the overall superb season Tucker along with his Level 5 team have already experienced. Sandwiched between 2 essential ALMS contests, the SCCA is a distinct set of wheels, but a victory would boost a currently remarkable couple of weeks for the Level 5 team. The Runoffs will crown the Sports Car Club of America’s Club Racing National Championships this weekend for the 48th year in a row. Road America’s historic 4-mile course provides the backdrop for the race considered the “Olympics” of motorsports.
