A new era in Corvette history began with the debut of the #C6.R in 2005. Chassis #C6R-001 was driven by Ron Fellows and Johnny O’Connell, who scored the first win for the sixth-generation corvette at roadatlanta with additional victories at officialmidohio and racesonoma. After the 2005 ALMS season, it won in FIA GT at hands of Marcel Fässler, among others.