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Generation: C5 Year: 1995 VIN: SCCA Trans-Am Race Numbers: 3, 5, 64 Ownership: Ron Fellows/American Equipment Racing Team (1995-96) Paul Gentilozzi/Rocketsports/Riso Camaro (1997) Paul Gentilozzi/Rocketsports/Autolink Corvette (1998-1999) Johnny Miller (1999-2002) Gerre Payvis (2002 to present) Sponsors: Rocketsports/Homelink/Johnson Controls Automation Direct/Eaton/Hammacher/Schlemmer Drivers: Ron Fellows (1995-96) (Camaro format) Paul Gentilozzi (1997) (Camaro format) Steve Pelke (rent-a-ride) (Camaro format) Paul Gentilozzi (1998-99) (Corvette format) Craig T Nelson (1999) Johnny Miller (1999-02) Tommy Drissi (2002) (rent-a-ride) Gerre Payvis (2002 to present) Status: Original Color: Tires/Wheels: Generic Description for series Wheel/tire: BBS Modular Wheels Front: 16”x12” with 325/36/R16 BF Goodrich G-Force Radial TA Rear: 16”x13” with 335/45/R16 BF Goodrich G-Force Radial TA Alcon 6 piston calipers, carbon metallic pads Engine: Generic Description for Series Engines: V8 310 cu.in. (5.1 litre), 13:0:1 compression, estimated 670 bhp, 480 lb/ft of torque at 8200 RPM Gentilozzi's Team Rocketsport built their own engines. As a result the "generic" descripton above will be subject to some variations Driveline: Generic Description for Series Transmission / Driveline: 5-speed Hewland Power rack and pinion steering Live rear axle, 3-link with Watts linkage Driver adjustable front and rear sway bars Top: Interior: Condition: URL: Unique Characteristics: Modifications: Other Modifications: Simpson seat belts Fuel Safe fuel cell (24 gllons) Notes/Race History: This is a Pratt-Miller 001 chassis. It started life as a Camaro for the American Equipment (Mfg) Racing Team. It was driven by Ron Fellows at that time. Rocketsport's purchased it and ran it for one year as a Camaro before converting it to a Corvette. It was driven by Paul Gentilozzi (1998), Craig T. Nelson (1999), Steve Pelke (1999), and Johnny Miller (late 1999 through 2002) in the Trans-Am Series. Gentilozzi won the series in 1998 but for 1999 he switched to Jaguar sponsorship, with the new car carrying the # 1 designator for last year’s winner. Craig T. Nelson rented the Corvette and ran it as # 5, continuing under Team Rocketsport, for race preparation. It had a different body paint for each driver. Car purchased from Johnny Miller, by Gerre Payvis, in 2002 in Tennessee. Registry ID Number: 235 View Original Size  BFG Race Report - Issue # 3 |