Pontiac Solstice takes podium against Miatas, Acuras in Road Racing Debut

by Phil Colley

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

www.whowon.com



WARREN, Mich. -- Pontiac Solstice made a podium debut this past weekend in its first ever Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) race, finishing third in the Showroom Stock B class during the New England Region May National at New Hampshire International Speedway on May 6.



Newly classed by SCCA in SSB for 2006, the Solstice was race-prepared by Phoenix Performance and driven by 18-year-old amateur driving sensation Andrew Aquilante.



Out of seven entries, he was the second fastest qualifier with a time of 1:17.832, which was merely .009 seconds off the pole heading into Saturday’s race.



“Finishing on the podium in its first race is quite an accomplishment for the Pontiac Solstice, especially when you consider the two cars ahead of Andrew finished first and third overall last season in the Northeast Division SSB class,” said GM Performance Division’s racing expert “Heinrocket” John Heinricy. “We’re thrilled with the outcome and excited for an even better finish at Nelson Ledges.”







The car is one of the first to roll off the line with the Z0K Club Sport regular production order option package, which is designed for the weekend racer and currently available to order through any Pontiac dealership.



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Reply 1 : Pontiac Solstice takes podium against Miatas, Acuras in Road Racing Debut

In the lastest news. They were able to fit 295mm Hoosiers on all four corners of one



However the Miatas will still dominate the tight courses by a mile. But lots of tire never hurts.

Reply 2 : Pontiac Solstice takes podium against Miatas, Acuras in Road Racing Debut

Is that a 2.0L Turbo, or a 2.4L? Either way, GO GM!

Reply 3 : Pontiac Solstice takes podium against Miatas, Acuras in Road Racing Debut

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Originally Posted by thebrokeenthusiast Is that a 2.0L Turbo, or a 2.4L? Either way, GO GM!

You do realize that you brought back a thread over 3 years old right?

Reply 4 : Pontiac Solstice takes podium against Miatas, Acuras in Road Racing Debut

Wow really? The most exciting forum on TN is dead as a doornail? Figures somehow, after reading the 9th gen forums here.