Stevenson Motorsports to Switch to Pontiac GXP.R- Davis and Lidell Signed to Drive

John Stevenson, owner of Stevenson Motorsports, announced Wednesday the team will campaign a new Pontiac GXP.R GT car in 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Series competition.

The North Carolina team ran Corvette GT cars last year. The GT regulars posted three top-10 finishes in 2007. The team will take delivery of the No. 57 Stevenson Motorsports Pontiac GXP.R in time for the January test at Daytona.

"We believe the combination of Pontiac Motorsports, Pratt & Miller, and KATECH offer a package that is reliable, fast, and a true contender in the GT class," Stevenson said. "The Pontiac seems to be the less stressed of all the cars, and we believe it can be a real contender for the championship. Our goal in 2008 is to be considered a true threat for the Championship in 2008. I expect us to fight for podiums all year long by not making mistakes on or off the track, and use our strengths to outlast and outsmart the competition."

Stevenson Motorsports has secured the driving talents of sports car racing veterans Robin Liddell and Andrew Davis.

"Stevenson Motorsports will be a welcome addition to the Pontiac Grand-Am family," Steve Wesoloski, GM Racing Road Racing manager said. "They know their way around having run Corvettes in the past. With their driver lineup and management I am sure they will be a big help in our goal to secure the GT manufacturer title in 2008."