ALMS Week in Review: March 5
Talent Lineup for ALMS Programming RevealedThe American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón announced a noteworthy cast of on-air talent to take full advantage of the Series` ground-breaking new partnership with ABC and ESPN. Covering the 62-plus hours of programming available in 2011 will be a talented and experienced team of broadcasters including Rick DeBruhl, Johnny O`Connell, Bill Adam, Jamie Howe, Kelli Stavast, John Hindhaugh and Jeremy Shaw. Full Story.Maasen Rounds Out Paul Miller Racing Sebring LineupPaul Miller Racing`s Sebring roster is now complete with the addition of world-class Porsche pilot and three-time American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón champion, Sascha Maasen. Full Story.Braun to Robertson Racing and Marcelli to IntersportThe American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón will feature some bright, young talent in 2011 as it was announced this week that Ford factory driver Colin Braun would join Robertson Racing`s GT effort for this season`s endurance races, while Canadian up-and-comer Kyle Marcelli has re-signed with Intersport Racing for the team`s LMPC program.Panis Joins Lapierre, Duval in ORECA Peugeot at SebringOlivier Panis will join Nicolas Lapierre and Loïc Duval for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh from Florida. The team from Signes, France, decided to renew their partnership with the same three men who proved themselves during the last 24 Hours of Le Mans. Full Story.Sofronas Gets Second Chance at Starring Role on ABCRacing professionally since 1994, James Sofronas has had his share of TV time. What many people don`t know is that he nearly had a starring role on ABC away from the racetrack. In 2004, Sofronas was on the cusp of scoring the lead role for ABC`s popular reality dating show `The Bachelor.` Full Story.ESM Ready for Sebring Challenge with New FerrarisThe first North American appearance of Ferrari`s F458 racer at last month`s Sebring Winter Test garnered headlines across motorsports. We checked back with Extreme Speed Motorsports, which is fielding a pair of F458s for the GT class of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. Watch Video.ALMS Fans Enter to Win an XBOX Prize PackageDon`t forget to register for your chance to win an XBOX prize package courtesy of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. From now through midnight ET on Friday, March 18, fans in the US and Canada can register online to win a 4GB XBOX 360 console, Forza Motorsport 3 game, a limited edition Evolution Racing Seat, and a one-month XBOX Live Gold membership package. Gold members can catch all the live action from all ALMS races and qualifying sessions through the package`s ESPN3.com app.To enter, check out the Four Ways to Watch and fill in your name and email address on the entry form. A winner will be announced during the live ESPN3.com broadcast of the 59th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida on March 19, beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Four Ways to WatchGreat news, ABC has moved the broadcast date for the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix up a week! The show, which has also changed from a "docu-drama" to a traditional race broadcast, will air on ABC, Sunday, March 4, form 4 - 6 PM. Learn about the Four Ways to Watch.The ALMS Web Shop is Open 24 Hours a DayIt`s getting warmer… time to invest in some new t-shirts from the American Le Mans Web Shop. And there`s still time to purchase your 59th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh From Florida tickets! |
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