American LeMans Series
Sears Point Raceway
Sonoma, California
July 23, 2000
Text and Photos by Kevin J. Stewart
Race Morning Preparations

Two BMW E36 M3s were on hand from Prototype Technology Group

This is the new E46 M3, also from Prototype Technology Group

The Seikel Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R
That big ugly wing on the back is a scratchbuilder's dream.

Up close with the gorgeous and dominating Audis.
Allan McNish broke the all-time lap record at Sears Point in
this car.

That Joest fellow seems to know how to run his racing teams.

In contrast with the Audis, the Lolas look downright ugly.
Even the cool Champion colors can't dress up this face.

Stefan Johansson: "What do you mean you don't sell that
kind of Audi?!?"

The championship-leading BMW Prototypes are meticulously prepared.
They just can't keep up with the Audis today.
Auberlen and Gounon prepare for battle.

Up close with the BMW Prototype

The Banana Joe's sponsored Lola B2K/10/Judd

Time to go racing . . .
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