{"id":7236,"date":"2024-06-25T08:57:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/?p=7236"},"modified":"2024-06-26T08:59:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T12:59:13","slug":"kvamme-avoids-incidents-races-to-finish-second-in-watkins-glen-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/25\/kvamme-avoids-incidents-races-to-finish-second-in-watkins-glen-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Kvamme avoids incidents, races to finish second in Watkins Glen finale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Racing to End Alzheimer\u2019s adds fourth place showing, advances to second in standings<\/em><\/p>\n

WATKINS GLEN, NY (June 25, 2024) \u2013 The Racing to End Alzheimer’s team wrapped up a challenging Watkins Glen International event with a charge from near the back of the pack to finish second in the Masters class in the fourth Porsche Carrera Cup North America weekend of the season.<\/p>\n

Mark Kvamme, driver of the MDK Motorsports No. 43 Racing to End Alzheimer\u2019s Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, started seventh in class and avoided two near-incidents for his runner-up finish in Saturday morning\u2019s race \u2013 missing the victory by only 1.680-seconds. He also finished fourth in Friday\u2019s opening round. Kvamme now stands second in the points in a bid for a third-consecutive class championship.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s 40-minute race began with a melee in Turn 2 that eliminated eight cars just moments after the green flag flew. Kvamme managed to snake his way through the incident and was up to fourth in class and 21st\u00a0overall following the 21-minute caution.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a crazy race,\u201d said Kvamme, who won both rounds at Miami earlier this season. \u201cI can\u2019t believe I missed everything in the beginning. Cars were flying all over the place \u2013 it was nuts.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the cleanup, Kvamme patiently bided his time. He passed John Goetz for third with seven minutes remaining, and then took second with 2:20 on the clock, when the car he was challenging spun directly in front of him. Kvamme tried to challenge the leader but ran out of time. Starting 32nd, he wound up finishing 17th\u00a0overall.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was P-4 after the crash and cleanup, and I just charged through to take second. After I got by Goetz pretty safely, then I was right on the tail the second-place car when he lost it and I almost hit him. It was close. It was a war of attrition out there. I\u2019m happy to get second for the Racing to End Alzheimer\u2019s guys and the whole crew. They did a fabulous job.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the first race of the weekend Friday afternoon, Kvamme was gridded 32nd\u00a0overall in the 34-car field. He lost a position on the opening lap of the 40-minute contest and from that point, it was a gradual march through the pack. Kvamme was up to fourth position and challenging for further improvement when the race went yellow with 5:32 remaining. Unfortunately, the event ended under caution, with Kvamme managing to gain six overall positions and three in his competitive class.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe car raced great,\u201d Kvamme said following the opening race. \u201cI was just trying to find that extra little bit of speed. The guy in front of me was strong, and I battled with him for the whole race. It was a lot of fun. I went from seventh to fourth and was battling third and second right in front of me. I think if the yellow light hadn\u2019t come on late in the race I\u2019d have had a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

But once again, the bright purple and yellow tent positioned next to the MDK Motorsports working transporter was one of the focuses of the weekend. Racing to End Alzheimer\u2019s founder Phil Frengs was on hand to talk to fans \u2013 and to share their stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Racing to End Alzheimer\u2019s guys did a great job\u201d said Kvamme. \u201cWe give fans the chance to honor loved ones who have suffered from dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s by donating to the cause and putting their loved ones\u2019 name on the car. We added new names this weekend and that\u2019s the most important thing about the weekend to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

To date, the No. 43 Porsche carries 142 names of family members and friends who have suffered from dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s. For $250, names can be added to the car, with Frengs\u2019 company Legistics matching the funds \u2013 and all funds go to the two beneficiary organizations.<\/p>\n

For Racing to End Alzheimer’s founder Phil Frengs, the IMSA race weekends at Watkins Glen represents the chance to connect with so many fans, as the Porsche Carrera Cup North America paddock is a popular spot. And so many of those fans recognize Frengs\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

\u201cWatkins Glen is one of my favorite places where we race,\u201d said Frengs. \u201cThe track and its history, as well as the village of Watkins Glen and its unique racing history (note: the sports car race originally ran in the streets of Watkins Glen) always makes me enjoy our chance to make new memories here.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the fans we meet here never disappoint. Having spoken to so many who share my experience with ALZ in their families goes to reinforcing our missions. Their stories move us and keep is going.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next up for Racing to End Alzheimer\u2019s and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America will be the doubleheader in support of the IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America August 2-4. The races will be broadcast live in the U.S., on IMSA.tv, the NBC Peacock streaming app and\u00a0PorscheCarreraCup.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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