#pri2024

Prelude to greatness. Pratt Miller Motorsports' "Chassis 001" is the test car that launched Chevrolet's global Corvette GT3.R racing platform, and it was proudly on display in the Forgeline exhibit, at the 2024 PRI Show, in Indianapolis. Based upon the Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 and sharing the road car’s aluminum chassis, the Corvette GT3.R is powered by a version of the Z06’s 5.5L DOHC LT6 V8 engine mated to a 6-speed sequential transmission. It rides on a motorsports-specific double-wishbone suspension system and a motorsports-specific 6-piston front/4-piston rear AP Racing braking system with unique cooling and quick-change capabilities. Pratt Miller worked with the team at Forgeline Motorsports for several years to develop an application-specific version of Forgeline’s center-locking one piece forged monoblock SS1R-GT wheel that was engineered to deliver optimized performance metrics (in terms of mass, deflection, strength, and durability) specifically for the new Corvette GT3.R, and every Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 GT3.R competes on 18×12.5/18×13 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock SS1R-GT wheels finished in Gloss Black! See more at: https://www.forgeline.com/customer-gallery-pratt-miller-motorsports/cgk2833

Mental. This incredible Rothspeed "Split Ray" 1966 Chevrolet Corvette was on display in the Emtron booth, at the 2024 PRI Show. This rocketship is a marvel of engineering with a carbon fiber body and a total curb weight around 2800 lbs. It's powered by a 800+HP LT4 mated to a 8L90-E 8-speed overdrive transmission and rides on a custom Rothspeed IRS chassis, JRi Shocks coilovers, Wilwood disc brakes, 295/30ZR19 & 345/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and 19x11.5/20x12.5 Forgeline forged three piece MS3C wheels finished with Matte Black centers & Gloss Black outers! See more at: https://www.forgeline.com/customer-gallery-rothspeed/cgk2821

Built to be driven. Ron’s incredible 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was built by Smitty’s Custom Automotive and was on display in the Turn 14 Distribution booth, at the 2024 PRI Show. It's powered by a LS3 mated to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and rides on RideTech’s Track 1 suspension, RideTech Instinct coilovers, Currie Enterprises rear end, Wilwood disc brakes, 315/30ZR18 & 335/30ZR18 Nanking and Yokohama tires, and 18x11/18x12 Forgeline VX3C Concave wheels finished with Matte Black centers & Polished outers! See more at: https://www.forgeline.com/customer-gallery-ron-scott-jr./cgk1805

The coolest memory from the 2024 PRI Show? Based on the Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 and sharing the road car’s aluminum chassis, the Corvette GT3.R is Chevrolet's latest GT3-spec racing platform. It competes globally on 18×12.5/18×13 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock SS1R-GT wheels finished in Gloss Black. Pratt Miller Engineering worked with the team at Forgeline Motorsports for years to develop an application-specific version of Forgeline’s center-locking SS1R-GT wheel that was engineered to deliver optimized performance metrics (in terms of mass, deflection, strength, durability, and aerodynamics) specifically for the new Corvette GT3.R. And we were proud to display this incredible example of racecar engineering, at the 2024 PRI Show!

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Forgeline has launched a completely-revamped carbon fiber wheel program, at the 2024 PRI Show, in cooperation with our corporate partner, Lacks Enterprises of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The new carbon program includes a unique carbon fiber barrel technology that is made possible by the proprietary advanced manufacturing capability of Lacks Enterprises, and it includes a new range of sizes, fitments, and colors for a variety of vehicles and applications. Learn more at: https://www.forgeline.com/blog/forgeline-to-launch-four-new-wheel-models-and-new-carbon-fiber-at-the-2024-pri-show/31701