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ALMS Series Mid-Ohto Spotlight - Joey Hand

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Edited: Aug 4, 2011, 2:28 PM

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Home Track Win For Hand, Bmw Team Rll At Mid-Ohio?

GT championship leader anxious for Ohio victory

Joey Hand calls his relationship with Mid-Ohio Sports Car course one that is “love-hate.” He and BMW Team RLL get another crack at the squad’s home track this weekend in the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge – the fifth round of the 2011 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón.

Joey Hand

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“Mid-Ohio is always a proper battle for the GT class – well, for everyone really,” the GT class championship co-leader said. “Most people may not believe it but I love racing at Mid-Ohio. It’s kind of a love-hate relationship. That kind of track is good with a lot of ups and down, and lots of cornering. I have high hopes.”

There are several reasons why Hand, who will drive with Dirk Müller, and RLL should be confident. The BMW M3 GT has been nearly unbeatable this year with three class wins in four races. But on the other hand, BMW hasn’t won at Mid-Ohio since the first ALMS race at the track in 2001.

"It’s the home track for BMW Team RLL and the friends and family of our team will be there,” said Hand, who finished third in GT2 at Mid-Ohio in 2006. “I lived in Cleveland, Ohio for three years and Mid-Ohio was my home track back then. It's one of those tracks that you need to have some tricks up your sleeve and I know a few of them. So far this year the team brings out a great race car every time and I don't expect anything different at Mid-Ohio.

“When people see what Mid-Ohio will show them, they’re going say ‘Wow, this is awesome racing,’” he added. “I’ll guarantee you that we’re gonna have some fender touching, some rubbing, some stuff going on. Just like Lime Rock, it’s going to be a great show.”

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