Derhaag Motorsports

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Derhaag Motorsports is a professional sports car racing team. Founded by former driver Jim Derhaag, the team currently competes in the Trans-Am Series. [1] [2]

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The team formerly competed in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, using Pontiac engines and chassis from Riley Technologies. [3] It is sponsored by Preformed Line Products.

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References

  1. "Information about Jim Derhaag from historicracing.com". www.historicracing.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. "Trans Am - America's Road Racing Series". gotransam.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  3. "Derhaag Motorsports to compete in DP in 2006". us.motorsport.com. 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2024-02-10.