Koni Sports Car Challenge Kia Forte Koup
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| Koni Sports Car Challenge Kia Forte Koup |
"The Forte Koup is the latest chapter in the dramatic Kia brand transformation story, and the decision to enter into the motorsports arena was an easy one to make," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing for Kia North America. "The Forte Koup's performance-inspired styling and outstanding driving dynamics make it a natural fit for road racing, and competing in Grand-Am's Koni Challenge Series enables us to reach an entirely new and passionate base of automotive enthusiasts."
2010 Kia Forte Koup Race Car Rear Three Quarter
Kia will team up with the Kinetic Group to run two specially prepared Forte Koups in the series; Kinetic having been involved in race car preparation with such series as NASCAR, IRL, and ALMS. The FT class allows limited modifications to its production-based entries, enabling a strong bond between road and race car to remain. Weight and intake restrictions are also used to keep the cars as evenly configured as possible.
"We expect the Forte Koup to be a strong competitor in the Grand-Am Koni Challenge Series starting with the first race in Daytona," said Sprague.
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Koni Sports Car Challenge Kia Forte Koup
Koni Sports Car Challenge Kia Forte Koup
