Rally Fighter Maserati GranTurismo MC Debuting This Weekend
Taggart Autosport is looking to surprise the competition this weekend at Virginia International Raceway.
Drivers Jim Taggart and Tom Long will be piloting the Local Motors Rally Fighter-branded Maserati GranTurismo MC at the Maserati Trofeo 2014 Championship at VIR. Both of these drivers have driven thousands of laps around the track, an added advantage in a field full of international competitors. Taggart Autosport is making a one-off appearance in the series, coming off a twin podium in the Pirelli World Challenge at Mid-Ohio.
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The event will mark the first time Taggart is fielding a vehicle that’s primarily sponsored by Local Motors which is a platform that empowers anyone to design, build and sell the world’s coolest machines.
“No doubt, this will be an incredible event,” said Taggart. “Almost all of the competitors in this series are from Europe, and top notch professional racers. However, with VIR being our home track I would expect our team to have the advantage. Clearly, with Tom Long at the wheel, at VIR, those others guys have a lot of learning to do to keep up with him.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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