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ALMS VIDEO: Corvette Tech With Johnny O’Connell
Written by: Marshall Pruett   
08/29/2007 - 07:00 PM
Oakland, CA
 
Johnny O'Connell "In the Office" of his ALMS Corvette. (Photo: Marshall Pruett) » More Photos



One team has paid into their American Le Mans GT1 success more than any other: Corvette Racing.

With a series and class heritage reaching back to 1999, the boys at Pratt & Miller, Katech, and General Motors have fielded two very different and dominant chassis - the C5-R from '99-'04, and the C6.R from '05-'07.

With so many years of innovation, development, and refinement beneath the skin, I sat down with Corvette Racing driver Johnny O'Connell and asked him to walk us through the various systems in place that he utilizes behind the wheel of his potent C6.R.

From the safety solutions to the 'Golden Dragon' A/C unit, O'Connell reveals the cockpit of his Corvette in detail like we haven't seen before.
The mighty Corvette C6.R in action at Mosport. The result? A win for our video's host, Johnny O'Connell. (Photo: Marshall Pruett) » More Photos

Similar to the other videos Corvette Racing have
allowed us to do, the openess of the team, and pride of their American entry in a series dominated by European and Japanese manufacturers gives them cause to show off their hard work for those that root for the 'home team.'

As O'Connell reaffirms, Corvette's long tenure in the American Le Mans series isn't just about selling cars: it's about improving the Corvette's engineering and performance DNA at every opportunity.

Johnny O', an old pro in front of the camera, delivers his usual stellar performance in this ALMS Corvette GT1 Tech Video. Enjoy his insights and be sure to catch his outtakes as the feature fades to black…

ALMS VIDEO: Corvette Tech with Johnny O'Connell.