BRASELTON, Ga. (October 3, 2011) – Four-time 51 National Champion Justin Pritchard, of Granville, Ohio, was named the final 51 Star Performer on the ESPN3.com and ABC broadcasts of the American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patron Petit LeMans. 

Pritchard drove through the rain to a 39.399-second win in the E Production class at the 48th 51 National Championship Runoffs at Road America, earning his first title in the class following a Formula Continental win in 1996 and back-to-back Formula F wins in 2002 and 2003. Pritchard started sixth in his No. 55 Carriage & Motor Works/Hoosier Mazda RX-7 and took the lead on the third lap on his way to the victory. 

As part of its relationship with the American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patron, one 51 member was announced as the Star Performer during each ALMS series broadcast. Past winners include Robert Thorne, Chip Van Vurst, Scott Rettich, Ron Sharp, Jeff Kiesel, Brianne Corn and, now, Justin Pritchard.