The Monterey Sports Car Championships was already concluded at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca last October 21, 2007 and it was a history-in-the-making event that set the closing stages of the 2007 American Le Mans Series season! Even if the race car’s tires were put to rest and the tracks are lying pretty during the cold nights, Corvette Racing’s winning spirit continues to dominate off the race tracks.
Corvette Racing earned special recognition honors during the post-season ceremonials. Corvette Racing’s driver Ron Fellows was selected to be the Most Popular Driver for the fourth straight season while Ray Gongla, the crew chief for the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R, was recognized as the GT1 Crew Chief of the Year! Now that’s what you call the icing on top or the perfect VW accessories for your classic Beetle! Things are going well with Corvette Racing and they are expected to give more thrills in the upcoming season.
"It’s very flattering to receive this award because it is determined by votes from fans around the world. I feel fortunate to be associated with Corvette, the most popular car in the paddock. There is a very strong and loyal contingent of Corvette enthusiasts, and that certainly doesn’t hurt when it comes to the voting,” says Ron Fellows.
"I have always believed that as a professional race car driver, it’s important to give as much of your time as possible to the people who are paying to watch you play," he added. "Whether I’m driving in ALMS, SCCA, or NASCAR, I’m genuinely honored when a fan asks for my autograph."
"It really should be a team trophy, so it’s an honor for me to receive this award on behalf of the crew of the No. 4 Corvette," said Gongla. "It takes the entire team, drivers, and organization to be successful."