Ready for the trip . . . After many long days and nights of meticulous preparation the car is shining and ready for the long trip to Daytona. After many tests in the ARC Tunnel the car underwent an aero makeover.  To implement these improvements the members of Crawford Race Cars and Crawford Composites work many long days and weekends to ensure the Crawford SSC2K would be ready to test with its new team of drivers.

Arrival in Daytona . . . The car sits in the Daytona garage ready for the roll out.  

Testing begins . . . The week of testing is very important to set the car up before the intensity of the real race week.  Daytona is a unique and difficult track.  Set-up is a system of trial and error with feedback and work going between the drivers, engineers, and mechanics to make the car perform to its utmost.

The team at work . . . Daytona is a long and grueling race that brings new meaning to the word team.  It is imperative in any 24 hour race that the drivers work together and help each other throughout the race.  Briefing each other on conditions when handing over the car.  Of course the car would not go anywhere without the hard work of the team, from people like the Kathy Sigmon, the motorhome driver who transports the team to the track and takes care of them with the help of Trudie Crawford while at the track, to people like Noah McKay who help to engineer and run the car.

Communication is key . . . Data, telemetry, and driver feedback are all integral parts of finding the best out of the car.  Max Crawford, team principle, puts years of experience together with all the information coming in make informed decisions.

A little bit extra . . . Sportscars provide a wonderful environment for teams, drivers, and fans.  Racing is a serious and intense sport filled with professionals, but there must be time for some laughs and enjoyment.