If you're a fan of the fast track as well as our South Korean automaker, we've got two good pieces of news to share with you today. Kia conquered the checkered flag at the Detroit Bella Isle Grand Prix, Round Six of the 2013 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) in Motor City in the first weekend of June. Kia driver Mark Wilkins was behind the wheel. That win, friends, is a historical moment. Kia's the first Korean brand to make such an achievement.
Wilkins made a strong second place win during the Round Seven landing him a third place podium win, all thanks to the No. 38 Kia Optima. Wilkins thoughts on the vehicle:
"The new track configuration really suited the Optima, and the Kinetic crew did an amazing job prepping the car for this rough street circuit," he explains. "It was a huge weekend for us in the point standings and keeps us on track for our goal of winning the GTS Championship. We are looking forward to keeping the momentum going next month at Lime Rock Park."1
Unfortunately, there was a bit of a mishap for Wilkin's teammate, Nic Jonsson in Round Six. He came into contact with Peter Cunningham's Acura TSX, and, as a result, spun into a concrete wall. Thankfully, Jonsson came out unscathed. We cannot say the same for his poor No. 36 turbocharged Optima. Even with the accident, he lifted his spirits and said he was happy for the Kia Racing team and Kinetic Motorsports. That's a good sport.
If you're like us at Barnett Kia we like to hear the news, but we also enjoy the action. Catch it on the NBC Sports Network on Sunday, June 16 5 p.m. EST. Want your own thrill behind the wheel? Come check out our own Optima and other new Kia models here in White Bear, MN We're here to also serve the St. Paul and Minneapolis area, because everyone deserves a good ride!
Source:1 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-racing-scores-victory-and-podium-finish-in-pirelli-world-challenge-doubleheader-at-the-detroit-belle-isle-grand-prix-210089221.html
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