SRT Motorsports - ALMS Post-Qualifying Quotes - VIR

October 5, 2013 , Alton, Va. - 
Gary Johnson – SRT Motorsports Racing Manager
“We were hoping for a pole and second-place but with the Ferrari (No. 62) causing the red flag, we ended up having to settle for fifth and sixth (qualifying session cut short by red flag).”  
 
WAS IT A DISADVANTAGE TO NOT COMPLETE THE FULL QUALIFYING SESSION?  “It’s always a disadvantage when you can’t do what you want to do. We’re hoping that we’ve got the cars dialed in for tomorrow. The drivers are very happy with the cars so I think we’ll be very strong for the race.”    
     
Kuno Wittmer – No. 93 Pennzoil Ultra SRT Viper GTS-R (Qualified 5th)   
“If you combine the No. 93 Pennzoil Ultra Viper GTS-R and the October heat here in Virginia, it’s never a dull moment. The team and the engineering staff on both the 91 and the 93 delivered an awesome piece of machinery for qualifying. The 93 car was very consistent and we qualified where we think we should have qualified. Going into the race, we have a strong race car. The way the momentum is going for this team coming off COTA (Circuit of The Americas) with a second-place finish, we just need to keep our momentum going and make no mistakes on pit lane. That’s what will win it.”
 
DID YOU GET INTO SOME OIL OR SOMETHING WHEN YOU SPUN?  “I was behind the 62 Ferrari and he went off in corner 10, broke a water line and put water directly on the race line in corner 11 and the exit of 12. I had already made a lockup going into 11 which cost me some time and then as I was turning for Oak Tree Corner, there was coolant everywhere. I did a full 360 spin. It’s unfortunate because I think we could have maybe gained a tenth (of a second).”
  
Dominik Farnbacher – No. 91 Rush SRT Viper GTS-R (Qualified 6th)
HOW WAS YOUR LAP?  “I think it was very good. The car was very well balanced. I think fifth and sixth-place is good for our team. Now, we just have to analyze what our strategy is going to be for the race because this track is hard on the rear tires. We’re very conservative with the rears (tires). I think fifth and sixth are good starting positions for the race. A lot can happen in 2 hours and 45 minutes. I’m quite excited for the race.”