Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY. 72 team led and finished second in the Silver class while also securing top-three overall honors in the 33-car field. Kyle Washington was fourth in the No. At one point, the camera view from inside a Lamborghini shows the car ripping up Route 287 through Morris County, its driver gripping the steering wheel with both hands as the car passes a minivan in fractions of a second. In the Pirelli GT4 America Am class, starting driver John Allen kept the No. I was on the inside, got a good run off the corner and shifted it to the next one and tried to clear everybody. By Ryan Hutchins and Eric Sagara/The Star-Ledger. Its my third year with the team and for sure our best first weekend start so far. (208) 656-8824. He covers primarily sports car racing as a writer and photographer, with occasional forays into off-road and other forms of racing. There was a bunch of action in front of us and I had to make some evasive moves to avoid a collision. 88 Zelus Motorsports Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo. George Kurtz 8mo Report this post Report Report BackSubmit CrowdStrikedelivered an exceptional first quarter to kick off the fiscal year with $190 million in net new ARR, 61% ending ARR growth,. He also owns one of the world's largest Corvette collections, housed in a warehouse in Charlotte, North Carolina. We wanted to repeat that. August 18, 2021 2:11 PM, By Richard S. James | 6 US RaceTronics Mercedes-AMG GT3: "I want to say thanks to the entire team for what they did from Sonoma to here. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Pro-Am win Saturday was the first of the season for Kurtz and Braun who followed it up with a third-place class finish in Sunday's second and final 90-minute GT World Challenge race of the weekend. Turki Bin Abdullah has close ties to the Saudi Royal family and has a fleet vehicles that are plated in gold. Theres some interest in them coming over and doing some races, Valentin in particular. Some on this list including comedian Tim Allen and professional wrestler John Cena have a clear preference for classic American-made vehicles. A ten-wheeled truck, a 64-foot tall Dodge Power Wagon, a Mercedes S-Class Monster truck, and a Gullwing Mercedes 560 SEC. Murillo racing did an awesome job giving us a great Mercedes-AMG GT4. Parts Catalog. In Saturdays season-opening Fanatec GT World Challenge presented by AWS 90-minute race, co-drivers David Askew and Ryan Dalziel shook off a pit-lane drive-through penalty of their own to secure a second-place Pro-Am class finish in the No. SPS is top shelf and if we have the opportunity to work with them in Europe or even over here, well definitely look at that for some future races, says Kurtz. Phone: 7163484352 Email: [email protected] Web: Current Auction Listings. Its unfortunate, but I just put my head down and clicked off lap after lap. Some of the best drivers in the world are there, notes Kurtz. His vast collection of almost two hundred cars is housed in his 40,000 square-foot building in Michigan. It's FREE. To browse this image set, select from the options below. George, UT 84770. Most notable were his podium finishes at the 24 Hours of . Dmitry Lomakov, a Russian businessman, owns an estimated 120 Russian made cars, which are kept in a museum. New Jerseys Automated Traffic System has no record of a ticket being issued to Srour that day, nor does the Paramus Municipal Court. View the profiles of people named George Kurtz. CORE autosport recently announced a return to IMSA's premier championship with an . We had great pit stops all weekend. They're proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghinis, Too many to list, but too much to miss, is a visit to the car museum in the Old Prison Museum Complex. The collection has been assembled over 30 years, and the majority are from Ford Motor Company. 04 for Sunday's race. McLaughlin Prevails in Strategic Duel for Victory at Barber, Rasmussen Romps to Victory from Pole at Barber, Childrens of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Receives Multiyear Extension, Weekend schedule for Dover Cup Series race postponed to Monday at Noon. Quinlan finished 5.254 seconds ahead of Robb Hollands Ford Mustang GT4 and the No. But it doesnt really differ from any of the dozens of other local clubs found across the country, he said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Spinelli set a track record in qualifying Saturday morning and then joined Aghakhani in contending for the Pro-class victory in both races. I'm proud of our teammates because even with the problem we had today we believed until the end that we could challenge for a good finish, and we did. St. George Shuttle. The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public. Primary country of residence: Saudi Arabia, Notable vehicles: Lamborghini Aventador, Mercedes AMG G-Wagen, Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, Bentley Flying Spur. He also would not discuss the ticket, which was issued by a state trooper on the Garden State Parkway in Paramus. Inception Racing with Iribe and Millroy joined GT World Challenge America at the third round at COTA, making an immediate impression with a win in the Pro-Am class. Kurtz owns a 6% stake in the company, which he. The latest Head-to-Head comparisons generated for George Kurtz. 2 GMG Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT4 of Jason Bell, who completed the class podium in third. I knew from the race pace that we had a really fast Mercedes-AMG GT3. Its a distinction not lost on all exotic car fans. I havent really seen what happened. The professional boxer has a car collection that he estimates to be valued at about $15 million. Can a non-F1 driver like myself make the cut and actually drive the 2021 W12 F1 car? Undaunted, Aghakhani put on a charge that was a highlight of the closing 30 minutes of the race. 6 off to Aghakhani. I just put my head down and thought, 'Hey, let's see what happens.' Contact the Ford Performance Tech Line for your Performance Parts related questions. It'll be joining a collection that's currently hovering around the 85-car mark, which Lopez has invited us to check out. George Jones in his 1978 Corvette The National Corvette Museum unveiled a newly acquired Corvette that will be the first celebrity-owned car to join the collection on Friday, September 4, 2020. By Richard S. James Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends. "If something bad happens because they're doing something stupid, it puts the people who organize it at a real disadvantage," says Eckart. Crowdstrike is his second successful company, going public in 2019. I love those situations where the ball is in your hands and it's time to go. 6. At first, I thought it wasn't going to work, and then the seas opened up, so I was able to get my way by. He caught and passed the second-place Pro competitor but didn't have enough time left on the clock to reel in the race leader. Smithson clocked in third fastest in Pro-Am for Saturday's race while Sellers qualified second in class for the Sunday finale. April 30, 2023. The comedian's collection is stored in a custom-built, secret, underground facility in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Foley races a Turner Motorsports BMW M6 with Michael Dinan in the Pro category. It was a lot of fun. 72 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4: Coming into the event, our expectations were high because the last time we were here in 2019 we won and had two podiums. Two small bank failures: They won't be the last if COVID leaves some businesses struggling to pay loans. Late Friday, three more commanders, including a high-ranking major, were reassigned in the ongoing shake-up, according to three sources with knowledge of the moves. How to do it. Thu, Dec 2 20216:58 PM EST. George Kurtz is an accomplished race car driver, competing in hundreds of races across multiple series and achieving numerous victories in his 15+ seasons. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Follow us through social media to stay up-to-date with Mercedes-Benz news. Welcome to RACER's European Union Experience. So, I have to give a lot of credit to him for Saturday's win. Notable vehicles: 1963 Porsche 356, 1972 Jaguar E Type V-12 Convertible, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, Ferrari Daytona. Eckart, a 41-year-old funeral home director from Maryland, has joined Driving Force for several events. His 375 MM Scaglietti was the first post-war Ferrari to win "Best in Show" at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. I'm sure they're regretting it." We had asked George if we could stop by and take a few photos of his cars and then later share them with you on FordPerformance.com, and he agreed. He took the checkered flag not only first in Pro-Am but a solid third overall behind a pair of Pro-class competitors. Askew renewed his focus after serving the penalty and turned in a series of fastest race laps before handing the No. by. CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday spoke with George Kurtz, co-founder and CEO of cloud cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Here is a look at the most iconic classic American cars, The 10 most and least reliable 2021 cars, trucks and SUVs. "If you've got 100 cars in there, 90 of those cars are going to stay within a reasonable speed." HURON, Ohio - When we first took you inside the George Conrad Collection a couple of years ago, it proved to be one of the most popular car collector / photo gallery postings that ever graced the Enthusiasts section of FordPerformance.com. Such speeds on public highways are not the norm, say those who know Driving Force. Rodrigo Sales, who has partnered with Matt McMurry for two weekends in Pro-Am in the Compass Racing Acura NSX, will be in a JMW Motorsport Ferrari in GTE-Am. Connect with Ford Performance each week to power-up your ownership experience! Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends. The No. an acronym of his children's names: David, Andrew, and Dylan. His car collection is very unique as he owns some quite extraordinary machines. Oct 14, 2022. Many GT World Challenge America regulars are racing this weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans. COVID-19 vaccine benefits: Vaccine arrival could return US economy to near normal by end of 2021, Notable vehicles: Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, and a Porsche 911 Exclusive Series. "Some of the best drivers in the world are there," notes Kurtz. Here is a list of the fastest cars on earth. These cars, made by companies like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren, are built for speed. An especially valuable collection, many of his cars are worth several million dollars a piece. Quick Links. Last Monday, state authorities suspended the two troopers and reassigned a station commander. Box 211 Westfield, NY 14787. Co-drivers Bryan Sellers and Scott Smithson both qualified well in the No. State Police Sgt. 0 pole position. There are, however, blog entries that suggest the organizers may be a little more relaxed about some small weekend drives. Kurtz, who regularly competes with Colin Braun in Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS in the No. I think thats going to be the key. And he can say, unequivocally, that he never met with and socialized with anyone that was on the Driving Force website where there were any police cars or any type of escorts," Galgano said. Fifty-eight cars started, with nearly every GT3 manufacturer represented, and a host of the biggest names in sports car racing making up the entry list. The rolling average of the graph is 10 days. Spinelli also won the overall pole for Sunday's sprint and led the opening laps of the race before Aghakhani brought the car home in second. George Kurtz, Driver No. The primary focus is on North American families from the 18th and 19th centuries, especially those with Revolutionary War and Colonial ties. Some European family histories are also included, with emphasis on connections to nobility. I just ran the tight line, got a good drive off the corner and that was that. I've never seen such an amazing display of Ford Performance vehicles of this magnitude in a private collection: 50 Shelbys; 7 Ford GTs; 12 Boss 302/351/429s; 24 Mustangs; 7 Torinos; 12 Cougars; 2 Cyclone Spoilers; 1 Pantera; and much more. "My comment is to contact the Attorney Generals Office," Polite said. Richard James is motorsports journalist living in Orange County, Calif, who has been involved in the sport to some degree for three decades. He owns an estimated 40 cars his favorite of which is said to be a Birdcage Maserati. He reportedly has a collection of over 40 cars. All rights reserved. Automotive Addiction offers guided tours in their two mall locations. Colin Braun, Driver No. With a little bit of luck we might have had a podium, and I think a podium is certainly in the cards for us if we continue to execute. Jay Kay, frontman of the band Jamiroquai, has a collection of nearly 70 cars. This weekend's success gave Kurtz, Braun and the No. Can Kyle Larson succeed in his long route back to NASCAR glory? Its all the attention to detail. Still, he held it up proudly for the camera, mugging near the yellow Lamborghini he was driving the one with the "BULLOWME" license plate. "You dont have to be a card-carrying member of the club.". Its the little things that make the difference, and thats what we were all about today., Ryan Dalziel, Driver No. Pirelli GT4 America closes out its weekend with a 10:55 a.m. PST start for its second one-hour race before the Fanatec World Challenge finale brings the weekend to a close with a 1:15 p.m. PST scheduled start time. We had good pace all weekend and we had a big gap. Contact John. Matt McMurry will join the team as a fourth driver for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Such events arent about driving fast on roads theyre about socializing with like-minded people, he said. Rare iron from Chrysler, GM and a mind-blowing slot car race track built by Slot Mods. Only one member was willing to speak out. There is 80,000 sqft to view some fantastic cars. Pressed between his thumb and index finger was a New Jersey speeding ticket. BMW Tracking Toward First GTP . He has a son Alex with his wife, Anna. 54 Composite Resources/CrowdStrike Ligier JSP320 in the endurance rounds of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. I tangled with my teammate early on, which is the cardinal sin of motorsports. 0 wins. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan stores his collection in a pyramid. 04 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the inaugural race of the new SRO GT America presented by AWS series Saturday at. Ford NEED FOR SPEED. 2 July 24, 2022 Phil Allaway WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Crowdstrike Racing with Riley Motorsports' George Kurtz ran down an. Some keep it on the track, but others clearly push their cars on the highways of New York and New Jersey. Performance Parts, Ford Notable vehicles: 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360, 1970 Buick GSX, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner, Dodge Viper. Thats obviously going to change it up a little bit. 24. John Dagys. Despite the unwillingness of other members to discuss the club, Galgano says its not a secretive or selective group. 54 CORE Autosport Ligier in 2021 in endurance rounds for the WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, with Matt McMurry added as a fourth driver for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Weve been working hard with the pit crews. George Kurtz P.O. Over 160 cars are on display from classic Chevys and muscle cars to a Schacht high-wheeler. Notable vehicles: Various Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Jaguars. 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We drove away from them. While his collection may not be as vast as some others on this list, he believes in driving all of them. The total value of Jerry Seinfeld's collection, which includes a number of rare Porsches, is estimated to be worth millions. It felt good, but I didnt really need to win it twice. He said late Friday that his office was still inquiring about the ticket. That means the ticket was never entered into the states database, according to court officials.