I saw that car at Mid-Ohio last weekend. From what I hear it was built by the same guys who ran the IS300s in Grand Am and some drifting events. They were planning on ALMS I believe but it fell through. So this team bought the car and have converted it to run World Challenge. The car doesnt look bad, the rear wheel wells have been heavily extended giving it a funny look. But good power and a nice gearbox. I hope it at least if reliable and then they develop the car and hopefully Lexus might give them some support here and there.
I didnt get to watch the race since it was at 4pm and mine was at 9am. So by 4 I was already at the airport on the way home.
But Altenburg apparently finished 24th and a lap down. But at least they finished. best lap of 1:34:5. Race winner's fast time of 1:28:1.
The other car that Holland was supposed to drive wasnt ready yet.
On the other hand
the Aston Martin that Rahal Letterman ran got 4th in its first race also with the fastest race lap.
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