E85 powered Corvette secures American LeMans championship; wins inaugural Green Challenge

In Georgia, an E85 powered Corvette won the 1,000 mile Petite LeMans and secured the American LeMans Series GT1 drivers championship, as well as the inaugural Green Challenge.

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