February, 2007
Dramatic Finishes, Upsets are Sebring Tradmarks
After 1,184 miles of racing over 12 hours, negotiating 5,440 turns and making more than 7,000 gear shifts, the GT2 class at last year’s Sebring 12-hour classic was decided by a margin of just five seconds. The 55th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday, March 17th, will add yet another chapter in the history of this legendary event, second only to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in international prestige.
Intersport Moving to LMP1 in Creation-Judd
Eager to step up and face a new challenge in the American Le Mans Series, Intersport Racing has officially announced its move to the LMP1 class for 2007. The Dublin, Ohio-based team will field a Judd-powered Creation CA06H prototype for all 12 rounds starting at next month’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
Pecorari Joins Van der Steur for 2007 LMP2 Challenge
Van der Steur Racing has signed young Adam Pecorari to contest the 2007 American Le Mans Series season in LMP2 competition. The team will campaign a Radical chassis powered by an AER engine against the factory-supported Porsche, Mazda and Acura efforts.
Epic, Series Partner in Ethanol Effort
The American Le Mans Series continues its tradition of excellence and leading edge technology with its decision to use ethanol-enriched fuel for the 2007 racing season. The organization has partnered with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) to make E10, “the official ethanol-enriched fuel” of the Series.