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Payton/Coyne Racing enters second '97 Reynard at Mid Ohio

In a move ignored by much of the media last weekend, Charlie Nearburgand Payton/Coyne Racing entered another '97 Reynard chassis for the#34 car. After switching Michel Jourdain's ride to a Reynard earlierthis season at Portland, they located another '97 Reynard to replacetheir one remaining Lola. SpeedCenter reported a few weeks ago that acar was available from Davis Racing, yet at this time we unableto confirm the actual origin of this particular chassis.

Below, you see Charlie in practice at Mid Ohio, with the verydistinctive '97 Reynard sidepods. As a Lola comparison, a shot ofRichie Hearn is shown below, revealing the clear difference betweenthese two chassis makes.

Charlie Charges in Reynard
Charlie Nearburg in the #34 Payton Coyne Reynard

Lola Warrior Hearn
Richie Hearn motors on in his uncompetitive '97 Lola