CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
12 October 2007
Implementation Investments
Siemens PLM Software Technology Helps Riley Technologies Win Fourth Consecutive Rolex Sports Car Series Grand-AM Constructor Championship
Siemens PLM Software announced that Riley Technologies - whose cars are developed with the help of Siemens PLM Software technology - won the 2007 Rolex Sports Car Series Grand-Am Constructor Championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Riley Technologies' MkXI Grand American Daytona Prototype race car, which is developed using Siemens PLM Software technology, is used by various race teams that compete in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Riley Technologies utilizes NX® software, Siemens' CAD/CAM/CAE solution set, for the design and evolution of its race cars. NX helps Riley Technologies reduce part development time and virtually evaluate various configurations to enhance overall performance.
For the fourth season running, a Riley Technologies-developed car won both the Drivers and Team Rolex Sports Car Series Championships. The No. 99 GAINSCO Pontiac-Riley of Jon Fogarty and Alex Gurney claimed the 2007 championship at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah. The No. 99 car started every race of the 2007 season from the front row including 10 poles.
In addition to developing winning race cars, Riley Technologies also races cars through the Riley - Matthews Motorsports race team. The race team provides a platform for Riley Technologies to quickly test new enhancements on the track in a competition setting, which helps speed up development to better serve its customers. The Riley-Matthews Motorsports team won the final race of the season, the Sunchaser 1000k, at Miller Motorsports Park.
"Winning the championship four consecutive years is a testament to our ability to work effectively as a team, and Siemens PLM Software is an important member of our winning team," said Bill Riley, vice president, Riley Technologies, which has now used Siemens PLM Software technology for more than 10 years. "This is a very competitive league and bringing home four consecutive championships is a great accomplishment. We rely on Siemens PLM Software technology to help us stay ahead of the competition."
"Siemens PLM Software congratulates Riley Technologies for winning the 2007 Rolex Sports Car Series Grand-Am Constructor Championship," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for Siemens PLM Software. "The Riley Technologies racing team has shown great focus and consistency in winning four consecutive championships and we are pleased to be part of this winning team and we look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship. Siemens PLM Software is helping our race teams win the same way we help our customers win, by providing the best PLM technology in the market."
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