The PC class team and driver championships are clinched – points are not a factor.  The only goal for CORE autosport is victory this Saturday at the season finale of the 2012 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season, the 10-hour / 1000-mile Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda.

But it’s not just about the victory for CORE autosport.  The team will also be “Racing for Ralph” as a tribute to the recovery of Ralph Brown, who survived a brain aneurism on September 22nd.

Brown, affectionately known as “Dr. Fast Wax,” is the first CORE autosport crew member. His primary position is General Manager of Composite Resources, the business that #05 ORECA FLM09 driver Jon Bennett began to fund his racing career, but his motorsport involvement goes back even further.  He was by Bennett’s side as Bennett progressed through the SCCA and IMSA ranks, as a travel companion, crew member and support system.

Brown has been a fixture at every CORE autosport event since the team was created and represents the heart and soul of the Rock Hill-based organization.  Thankfully, with a combination of excellent medical care and support by family, friends, colleagues and racers, Brown is expected to make a full recovery.

“Ralph Brown has been an integral part of my personal and professional success for years now, and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at what is a very difficult time.  He is a true friend and we are all glad that he’s making a recovery and will be back with us soon,” team owner/driver, Jon Bennett said.

“That being said, Ralph is a racer and the only way we can truly honor him is to go out to Road Atlanta and do what we do best.  I know he’ll be watching us in his hospital room and I look forward to placing a winner’s trophy in that room upon our return.”