ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Corvette Racing's twin C6.R race cars were joined by a third bright yellow Corvette on the streets of St. Petersburg during the American Le Mans Series street race on April 5. Pratt & Miller's first convertible C6RS supercar was featured in the ALMS Vitesse ("Speed") program, giving special guests and VIPs a taste of the machines that compete in America's premier road racing series. The limited-edition C6RS was the center of attention as it made dozens of laps around the 1.8-mile temporary circuit on Tampa Bay and drew crowds of enthusiasts in the ALMS paddock.

"Demonstrating the performance of the Pratt & Miller C6RS on the same circuit used by the ALMS race cars showcased our philosophy," said Gary Pratt, co-owner of Pratt & Miller Engineering. "I drove the car from Naples to the track with the air conditioning on and a CD playing. Then it turned dozens of hot laps for two full days on a bumpy street circuit without a problem, and it was ready to drive back to Michigan after the race. With the C6RS, we've achieved our goal of combining advanced racing technology with extraordinary comfort and reliability."

The convertible C6RS also broke new ground as the first C6RS with a paddle-shifted automatic transmission. The transmission is upgraded to handle the 600 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque produced by the C6RS's Katech Performance-built 8.2-liter (500ci) all-aluminum small-block V-8. The first C6RS customer cars have been delivered, and orders are still being taken for Pratt & Miller's handcrafted Corvette supercar.