Team History:
RSR Motorsports returns to the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge in 2010, and the team’s fourth season in the series is poised to be its best ever. RSR is already turning heads with a lethal combination of fast Mini Cooper S entries, accomplished drivers and a skilled crew.
Based in Mesa, Arizona, RSR Motorsports has been a solid presence in the ST class of Continental Tire Challenge since the team’s entry into the series in 2007. New for 2010 is a partnership with Automatic Racing—another veteran race team—which is handling car preparation and tuning.
RSR made their Grand-Am debut in 2007, and after their rookie season they were ready for a breakout performance in 2008. The ST class featured three RSR Minis, and they proved to be mighty: RSR broke the single-lap track record at Lime Rock Park, Mosport International Raceway, Mid-Ohio and Miller Motorsports Park. An RSR Mini sat on the ST pole at both Mid-Ohio and Miller, as well.
The 2009 season held further success. After snagging the pole at Trois-Rivieres, RSR led most of the race before a seat mount broke. The unlikely problem aside, it proved that RSR was continuing to develop as a Grand-Am team, and they could not only run with, but lead the best entries in the class. Another pole—this time at Virginia International Raceway—and the fastest race lap at Miller added to the accolades. RSR drivers Trevor Hopwood and Adam Burrows ended the season with a top-ten spot in the championship.
Always striving for more, RSR Motorsports started the 2010 season by setting the fastest race lap at Daytona International Speedway. Roundel magazine took note, saying that the Minis “defied the laws of physics.” Ask anyone with RSR Motorsports, though, and they’ll tell you their success is due to teamwork, dedication, and the never-ending desire to go faster.
Sponsors:
The RSR Motorsports Minis are always a crowd favorite, especially with Mini owners and enthusiasts. The familiar livery showcases the team's primary sponsor, Cruise America RV Rentals. Cruise America is the world's largest RV rental company and their 4,000+ vehicles are commonplace in the infields and campsites at racing venues. RV rental is a preferred way to attend Grand-Am events and we are proud to have their support.
Four Winds International is another valued sponsor of the RSR team. Four Winds manufactures the vehicles used by Cruise America; they also invented and build the very popular “Funmover” motorhome. The Funmover combines the best of two worlds: a fully equipped RV in the front and a functional garage area in the back.
We are also proud to have the following secondary sponsors, who enable us to follow our passion for speed:
- MINIUSA.com
- Onan RV and Mobile Generators
- Performance Friction Rotors
- OS Giken Racing Clutches and Limited Slip Differentials
- Midway Ford Truck Sales
- Mini North Scottsdale
- Cobalt Racing Pads
Team Members:
- Randall Smalley, Owner
- Owen Trinkler, Team Manager
- Matt Buckley, Crew Chief
- Robert Berry, Car Chief
- Jim Hasser, Chassis Engineer
- Kevin Van Cleave, Engineer
- Bob Feer, Data Engineer
- Mark Lindsey, Fueler
- Mick Leake, Tire specialist
- Steve Dellinger, Team Support
- Brad Duckworth, Tech
- JT Oliver, Tech
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