Regal GS Runs Silver State Classic Challenge

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DETROIT – The all-new 2012 Buick Regal GS will run against the clock in Nevada’s Silver State Classic Challenge this Sunday, (Sept. 18), with Bill Rietow, GS lead development engineer, driving and John Townsend, GS drive quality powertrain engineer, navigating.

The Silver State Classic Challenge, now in its 24^th year, is a bi-annual open road rally that runs on a remote, two-lane, 90-mile-long section of Nevada State Highway 318, where specially prepared cars often reach speeds exceeding 200 mph.

The Regal GS is running the course competitively and to help engineers gain insights about vehicle and engine performance.

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DETROIT – The all-new 2012 Buick Regal GS beat the clock in Nevada’s Silver State Classic Challenge, claiming victory in the 120-mph Grand Touring class on Sunday, Sept. 18, with Bill Rietow, GS lead development engineer, driving and John Townsend, GS drive quality powertrain engineer, navigating.

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