A tightly-packed GT field of Ferraris, Corvettes, Porsches and BMWs at the start of the race from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. Photo credit: Rick Dole for Michelin North America

This is the second part of a two-page centerfold on Racing in America in the the Road America issue of The Alley, Michelin’s trackside publication, which can be picked up around the paddock at the track. Stay tuned for additional sidebar posts from the story on michelinracingusa.com.

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Competition

“The competition is very strong – I think the ALMS is the most competitive series right now – and I like that the tracks are varied and a lot of the type which you need to take risks to get good times. They are very different to Europe and very exciting.”

Jaime Melo (Brazil), Risi Competizione Ferrari

“The American Le Mans Series is like no other racing championship that I have been involved with. Ignoring the beautiful scenery at the circuits, the fantastic weather and incredible race fans; you have some of the closest and most competitive sports car racing in the world! For any driver, that is what you want more than anything else!”

Jonny Cocker (U.K.), Drayson Racing

“Most of all I like it (racing in America) because it is hard, enjoyable and ‘winners take all’ racing.”

Allan McNish (Scotland), Audi Sport

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The full issue of The Alley for Road America can be downloaded as a PDF from the “The Alley: In Print” section of michelinracingusa.com.