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Local Alumnus Engineers a Trip to Le Mans and a Career in Racing

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His cell phone area code is still 906, reflecting his Upper Peninsula roots, but Rob Waara’s role as chief engine engineer with the SRT Viper racing team has taken him far afield, including to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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