Overland Park, Kan. (November 10, 2008) - 2008 was a year to remember for Scott Tucker and his No. 55 Westfund Ferrari F430. The team wrapped up its season in memorable fashion, with an impressive weekend taking a pole and back-to-back wins at the Ferrari World Finals in Mugello, Italy. Tucker guided his machine with skill and precision throughout the famed 15-turn road course ahead of the competition. Tucker ended the season championship standings in second position, just 12 points behind driver Roberto Fata, the 2008 series title champion.
Things got rolling for Tucker in May when he out-distanced himself from the rest of the competition at the famed 2.47 mile-Northern California road course at Infineon. Establishing a new track race lap record for the series of 01:46.140 that day, Tucker's driving was just short of perfect as he led 46 of 49 laps, pulling a weekend sweep, taking both the checkered flags.
Throughout the season Tucker would drive with precision and determination, taking his skills to the next level race after race. Pulling double duty in Montreal, Quebec at the Montreal Ferrari F430 Challenge and IMSA Challenge Porsche GT3 Supercup, Tucker drove in both series that weekend taking a Top 10 finish.
Then for the second time this season, Tucker made it a perfect weekend taking two national first place wins and setting a new track record at "Miss Liberty Returns" National/National La Junta Raceway presented by Colorado region of SCCA, Inc in July. The No. 55 Westfund F430 Challenge car displayed dominance over the rest of the pack as it crossed the finish line ahead of all competitors twice that weekend.
Pocono Raceway was also one for the books. It was a hot, August afternoon for the 2008 Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix Double National Races hosted by the Sports Car Club of America. There was one goal in mind for Tucker and his team that weekend; earn top-three finishes for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs. Tucker and his team accomplished that goal as he passed cars by one by one, driving to an impressive podium finish.
Opening a brand new facility this summer, New Jersey Motorsports Park took to the liking of the No. 55 Challenge car. The 2.25 mile racing surface was slick and provided difficult driving conditions, but Tucker continued steadfast and strong not deterred by the track's newness. Taking the corners with power and prestige, Tucker finished on the podium in second place in Race 1 and earned a win in Race 2.
LevelFive's on-track success was not over yet! It was a race to remember as Tucker and his co-driver in the Grand-Am Rolex Series, Ed Zabinski made Ferrari history taking two podium finishes, and a National Championship title in the SCCA National Championship Runoffs in Topeka, Kansas. It was in America's heartland where Tucker and Zabinski drove their No. 55 and No. 77 Ferrari 360's to a third-place and National Championship respectively.
"This year has absolutely been incredible" said Tucker. "The No. 55 Westfund F430 car has seen such a great year. Having won the races I have for Ferrari Challenge North America, I'm proud to be a part of this series and part of this history. I want to thank the entire team, their families and Boardwalk Ferrari. Everyone has given us a tremendous amount of support and we couldn't have accomplished our season long goals without that."
About LevelFive Motorsports:
LevelFive Motorsports is a leader in the racing industry. The team participates in the Ferrari Challenge Series and Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 GT division. To be a part of history and get additional information on the team, visit www.L5racing.com.
About the Ferrari Challenge Series:
The F430 Challenge Series was created to allow Ferrari racing drivers a chance to compete in a structured competitive environment, racing against other Ferrari's on the most challenging race tracks in North America. For additional information on the series and the 2008 World Finals, please visit www.ferrarichallenge.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Callie Spear 913.894.6923, ext. 658
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