AUSTIN, Texas — September 21, 2014
Competing in their home event at the famed Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, ViperExchange.com drivers Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen delivered a second-straight COTA victory in the Lone Star Le Mans.
The No. 33 ViperExchange.com / Riley Motorsports Dodge Viper GT3-R team executed a calculated race strategy that paid off in front of a home-state crowd. Keating and Bleekemolen, who had already scored their first IMSA TUDOR Championship win earlier that season at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, carried that momentum into the Austin round.
The Lone Star Le Mans weekend brought together a strong field of GTD competitors, and the Texas-based team rose to the occasion. A well-timed pit strategy and consistent pace across both driver stints kept the Viper GT3-R in contention throughout the race, ultimately securing the top step of the podium at the team's home circuit.
This result marked the second victory of the 2014 season for the No. 33 squad and reinforced the Viper GT3-R's growing competitiveness in the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
The ViperExchange team has long understood that endurance racing rewards consistency as much as raw speed. From the grueling Rolex 24 at Daytona to the night battles at Sebring, the crew's meticulous preparation and pit strategy have made them a formidable presence in the IMSA paddock. With a program built around the Dodge Viper GT3-R chassis, the team has developed a reputation for strong finishes and smart racing decisions. Drivers and engineers work closely together, analyzing data from every session to refine setups for each unique circuit. This methodical approach, combined with the raw power of the Viper, has produced memorable victories and a growing fan base that follows the team from Texas tracks to international endurance classics.