AASCO Motorsports Performs Quick Repairs To Return No. 16 To Rolex 24

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., January 31, 2004 � AASCO Motorsports Rolex 24 at Daytona Updates � 2:45 pm (EST). No. 16The AASCO Motorsports crew performed an amazing 37-minute repair to the heavily damaged No. 16 AASCO Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entry. Lead driver Craig Stanton had fought from last on the grid to take the SGS class lead in the 42nd Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona in just under 30 minutes when, moments later, the Long Beach, California driver was launched heavily into the tire wall at Daytona International Speedway's famous “Horseshoe”. The car sustained substantial damage to the rear of the machine including to the bumper, deck lid and the rear wing as well as lesser damage to the nose and front left fender. The team, headed-up by crew chief Manny Martinez, made the repairs, changed the Hoosier Racing tires and added Sunoco fuel before sending David Murry on track where he immediately began lapping at times within a second of the car's best laps. Despite unsubstantiated reports, “brake trouble” did not play a role in the incident. Stanton was uninjured.Craig Stanton, driver: “The AASCO Porsche was beautiful. The AASCO guys did a great job getting the car ready. I had just gotten word we had moved into P1 [SGS class leader] and then I went around. I want to see the tape to see what happened. We're back out there; this team did a fantastic job getting it back on track. David (Murry), Tim (Sugden) and I are going to do everything we can to show our appreciation! These AASCO guys are remarkable!”No. 17Joe Kunz, Laguna Beach, California, qualified and started the No. 17 AASCO Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entry and was having a strong run before being struck by another car on the passenger-side at Daytona's “Kink”. The No. 17 returned to the garage area at 1:15 pm, just as finishing touches were completed on the No. 16. The damage was severe necessitating repairs to the: nose, radiators, right front suspension, right front wheel, right front and right rear fenders, the rear wing, rear bumper, headlight and taillight. Work continues on the car to determine its likelihood to return to the track. Kunz was uninjured.For more on AASCO Motorsports and its 2004 Grand-Am Rolex Series effort please visit www.aascomotorsports.com. ###