Monday, February 7, 2011

ALMS WEEK IN REVIEW - February 5

WEEK IN REVIEW

Cristiano Da Matta, Bruno Junqueira and P.J. Jones on Jaguar RSR 2011 Roster

Open-wheel stars Bruno Junqueira and Cristiano Da Matta kick off their GT racing careers on the JaguarRSR full-season roster. P.J. Jones has been signed to pilot the second entry and awaits confirmation of his teammate. Full story

Extreme Speed Motorsports Tests New Ferrari F458

Scott Sharp and Ed Brown were at Ferrari’s official test track in Italy last week to shake down the first of two F458s that ESM will field for the 2011 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón.

“After having the honor to test the new F458 at Fiorano, we are all incredibly excited to introduce the car to America and the ALMS,” said Sharp, who will again drive with Johannes van Overbeek for the full year. “Ferrari and Michelotto have done an unbelievable job with the car!" Full story and video

Robertson Racing Confirm Two Michelin-Shod Ford GTs

Robertson Racing confirmed a number of developments for the coming year. The biggest news concerns the completion of a deal with one of motorsport’s most successful technical partners – Michelin – which will support the Atlanta-based squad’s efforts next season.

In another development, a second Robertson Racing-built Ford GT will be entered for the entire American campaign following its introduction at the Petit Le Mans season finale last October. Full story

Black Swan Racing Back in Action, Plans Full GTC Program

Black Swan Racing is set to defend its GT Challenge championship in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. Though the team will lose Jeroen Bleekemolen for four races due to driving duties for Rebellion Racing`s LMP1 entry at Le Mans, Sebring and Petit Le Mans, the team has hired Porsche Cup ace Damien Faulkner. Full story

Successful Test for Audi R18

Two new Audi R18 cars and one Audi R15 TDI were used in tests at Sebring.

The program planned for the tradition-steeped American circuit specified endurance runs for one of the completely re-developed LMP1 sports cars while the second Audi R18 was primarily used for development work. The Audi R15 "plus plus" that will be fielded at the 12-hour race at Sebring - the season opener of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) - completed a long run as well. In addition, the basic setup for the race in March was worked out on the vehicle. Full story

News from Sebring

Michelin has been named the official tire of Sebring International Raceway. New track signage will feature Michelin`s latest ultra-high performance tire, the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport. Full story

Michelin also announced that Robertson Racing`s Ford GTs and the Panoz Abruzzi will be added to their roster of GT partners, which includes the Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche, Risi Competizione Ferrari and Corvette Racing teams. Full story

Additionally, Sebring has unveiled the official event poster for the 59th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh From Florida. The poster, created by artist Roger Warrick, will be available for purchase at the track orsebringraceway.com beginning February 7. See it here.

Team ORECA-Matmut Set for ILMC, Sebring Entry

The team, under the watchful eye of Hugues de Chaunac, will tackle the 2011 season with the same ride, the 908 HDi FAP, driven by Nicolas Lapierre and Loïc Duval in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. It will run alongside two brand new factory Peugeot 908s in the ILMC - including Sebring and Petit Le Mans.

Before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Team ORECA-Matmut will begin its season at the 12 Hours of Sebring - also the first round of the ILMC, organized by the Automobile Club de l`Ouest comprising seven races. The team will be making its return to Florida after last competing in the 2000 edition when it took a 1-2 victory in the GTS class with their Vipers. Full story

ALMS Merchandise

New merchandise for the 59th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh From Florida will be available soon, but in the meantime there`s still plenty of to shop for in the ALMS web shop.

Coming next week...

Entries announced for the 59th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh From Florida, plus Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and Le Mans entries.

Current entry list for the Sebring winter test is available here.

American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón
1394 Broadway Avenue
Braselton, GA 30517
americanlemans.com

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