Grand Prix of Texas

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The Grand Prix of Texas was an American Le Mans Series sports car race held at the infield road course of the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2001 event marked the last time the ALMS raced on a roval.

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YearClassDriversTeamCarDuration/DistanceRace TitleReportRef
2000LMP Flag of Germany.svg Frank Biela
Flag of Italy.svg Emanuele Pirro
Flag of Germany.svg Audi Sport North America Audi R8 2 Hours, 45 MinutesGrand Prix of Texas report [1]
GTS Flag of the United States.svg Andy Pilgrim
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ron Fellows
Flag of the United States.svg Corvette Racing Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
GT Flag of the United States.svg Randy Pobst
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bruno Lambert
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R
2001LMP Flag of Denmark.svg Tom Kristensen
Flag of Italy.svg Rinaldo Capello
Flag of Germany.svg Audi Sport North America Audi R8 2 Hours, 45 MinutesLeather Center Grand Prix of Texas report [2]
GTS Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ron Fellows
Flag of the United States.svg Johnny O'Connell
Flag of the United States.svg Corvette Racing Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
GT Flag of Germany.svg Lucas Luhr
Flag of Germany.svg Sascha Maassen
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT3-RS

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References

  1. "American Le Mans Series Texas 2000". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  2. "American Le Mans Series Texas 2001". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved October 22, 2021.