Here's some good reading, taken from
www.planetlemans.com
The American Le Mans Series has been home to plenty of strong classes over its twelve-year history, but this years GT class may just take the cake. Boasting entries from six of the most decorated manufacturers in the world, GT has proved to be a hotbed for companies to showcase their latest performance models. With more points on the line at Laguna Seca, we can expect a very close battle throughout the entire six hour event.
After two races, the Risi Ferrari of Melo and Bruni are tied for the points lead with Flying Lizard Porsche drivers, Long and Bergmeister. The rest of the points standings are just as close, only eleven points separate first through fifth place.
If the deadlocked points standings so far are any indication for the rest of the season, picking a favorite may prove to be close to impossible. Seven entries are capable of winning at each event, so every team must be on top of their game and limit mistakes if they stand any chance of winning.
One of the best teams at limiting mistakes, especially at endurance races, has been the #62 Ferrari F430 of Risi Competizione. The team has won every major endurance race dating back to Le Mans of 2008. The Houston, Texas based squad will be hoping for another dose of this success when the checkered flag drops on the race at Laguna.
BMW Rahal Letterman Racing have quickly proven to be a legitimate contender this year. The German marque currently trails Ferrari and Porsche by only one point in the championship. With Laguna Seca placing an emphasis on handling, BMWs well-balanced M3s could be looking at their first victory in 2010.
It seems like every year there is another new car in GT. Last year it was the new E92 BMW M3 and Corvettes GT2 car. This year the new car is an entry from Jaguar. Jaguar has one of the most celebrated sports car racing histories, but Paul Gentilozzis RocketSports team has struggled to return the marque to the front of the pack. After a disastrous Sebring, where the team only completed a handful of laps, the team managed to finish the race at Long Beach near the back of the field. Jaguar supporters are hoping for a stronger race at Laguna Seca.
Team Falken Tire is another new entry to the GT field. Their place in the standings does not do justice to just how strong the teams Porsche 911 GT3 RSR has looked. The green and blue liveried Porsche has qualified well and lead in both races so far, only to see their chances dashed by mechanical failures and mistakes in the pits. With more time to practice and fine tune, Falken will prove to be a force in GT.
Rounding out the GT field at Laguna are two Ferrari F430s from Extreme Speed Motorsports, a Ford GT from Robertson Racing, and of course, the yellow Corvette ZR1s from Corvette Racing. Corvette has looked uncharacteristically sloppy so far. A win would be a perfect way to reverse two rather disappointing races and would be a great way to avenge last years dramatic finish with the #45 Flying Lizard Porsche at Laguna. This will certainly be an exciting race, dont miss it.
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), and I loved that showdown for the victory, right up until Bergmeister spun Magnusson into the wall in desperation. I was really angry initially, but I think I know what Bergmeister was thinking at the time - he'd already had one enduro race win snatched from his grasp on the final corner (Sebring 2007) and was determined to stop it happening again, and in a spur-of-the-moment thing, went for the Corvette. It's what happens in racing sometimes. I'm all set for the rematch though 
