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Posted (06/04/2007) - Welcome to TheGlen.com's Weekly Chat! May 23rd we had the privilege to chat with Will Nonnamaker and Joe Sahlen Will Nonnamaker and Joe Sahlen Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 Team Sahlen is running in the Grand-Am Rolex and KONI Challenge Series in 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FastDude May 23, 2007 7:28:46 PM Will - Is there added pressure being teamed with your team owner? Team_Sahlen It's not just being with the owner but it's performing on the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen weekend. If there's a weekend we need to have a good showing it's that weekend. LeadFoot26 May 23, 2007 7:30:47 PM Joe - What's the biggest challenge to being an owner in Grand-Am? Team_Sahlen Sahlen's serves as a sponsor so I'm not really a car owner. Naturally you want to perform at the highest level regardless. I am competing against professionals so the pressure is really to be as competitive as possible but also stay within my experience. SwimRacer May 23, 2007 7:31:45 PM Either of you, what do you think about most before a race? Team_Sahlen Joe: I'll basically sit and practice laps in my mind. Concentration is key, any lapse will cause a mistake. I really just try to focus on the lines and not be distracted. Will: Depends on it's a split race or a combined with the DPs. YOu really need to be on the defensive when we run together. We are combined for the Sahlen's Six Hours so it should be a great show for the fans. Joe: In addition, my goal is to put the car into a good position for Will to take over. I work to keep the car in one piece and give Will the best opportunity to excel the rest of the race. AshleyP May 23, 2007 7:33:27 PM Are either of you superstious? About racing or just about life in general? Team_Sahlen Joe: No, not at all honestly. Will: You really try not to predict good luck. We don't say "when we do this" or "when we win" because we are just jinxing ourselves. SwimRacer May 23, 2007 7:35:55 PM Joe - What made you want to be an owner? Team_Sahlen The Camel Continental, the Grand Prix in the fall and sports car in July. I've been a fan of The Glen since the 1970's. The opportunity came along to drive after taking driving classes and moving up. I met John Beckman, a sales rep from The Glen, and it really progressed from there. FastDude May 23, 2007 7:36:58 PM Will - What's it like racing with your dad and brother? Team_Sahlen I think the person that has the most stress is my mom because all three of us are in the pits or on the track. It's pretty intense for the crew. I does work well because our team is very much a family team. Having the Sahlen family at the track really helps us as well. AshleyP May 23, 2007 7:38:21 PM What are yawls dream cars/trucks? Team_Sahlen Joe: Oddly enough, I'm 54 yrs old and I have a strong desire for a 1960 Cadillac because cars back then had real style. I'm looking for one of the classics with fins like when I was a kid. Since I race, sports cars on the street just aren't as exciting anymore. I really like the classic cars from the 1960s. Will: Any race car because I've always put all of my money into my race cars. LeadFoot26 May 23, 2007 7:39:54 PM Either of you, favorite part of The Glen? Team_Sahlen Joe: The ninety degree turn as you are entering the Boot. That is my favorite turn on the course. Will: Now that we're in the higher horsepower cars, the Esses have to be the best. The closer you can get to flat out the better you are but going through there like that can be really scary. I've wrecked there twice so I know. When you get it right boy does it feel good. FastDude May 23, 2007 7:42:04 PM Who usually qualifies? Team_Sahlen Joe: I do |
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