Marc Goossens confirmed to co-pilot the #33 Jaguar GT ALMS entry in 2010
20.01.2010: The JaguarRSR race team has confirmed that Marc Goossens will return to the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT cockpit and compete in a full-season American Le Mans Series' championship effort in 2010.
The JaguarRSR race team has confirmed that Marc Goossens will return to the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT cockpit and compete in a full-season American Le Mans Series' championship effort in 2010.
"It is an honor for me to be selected by Jaguar Cars and RSR to drive the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT and to be a part of this new Jaguar racing program," Goossens commented. "I can't wait to get through all the testing and development and get back to racing at Sebring after what we accomplished at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the progress the RSR team has made this winter."
"I look forward to racing in the American Le Mans Series. As a sportscar driver, the biggest challenge is the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the best training ground for that race is the ALMS. Having raced in the 12 Hours of Sebring, The Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and most recently at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, those were just one-off events so I am really looking forward to participating in the ALMS for a full season. It goes without saying that I am very excited to take the green flag in March and fight for the championship for JaguarRSR."
The vastly experienced sportscar driver Goossens is a Belgium native, but currently resides in North Carolina as he continues to pursue his racing career in North America. Beginning in 1985, Goossens developed his resume in series such as Formula Ford, FIA F3000, FIA GT, Japanese Formula Nippon, Belcar Championship, NASCAR, Grand-Am, as well as entering multiple endurance races with nine starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He holds a record with four wins (1997, 1998, 2005, 2007) in the Zolder 24 Hour race along with Vincent Dupont and Anthony Kumpen.
Goossens was asked to join the JaguarRSR team for the debut of the new JaguarRSR XKR GT racer at the Petit Le Mans, and piloted the big cat to its first green flag during the ALMS season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
"I have great respect for Marc," said RSR Principal Partner Paul Gentilozzi. "He is a very talented driver that has a lot to offer to this Jaguar program. He provided valuable feedback during our initial testing and development in 2009, and drove flawlessly at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Moving forward for 2010 and fighting for a championship title we know Marc is going to be a key factor both on and off track."
Goossens and Trans-Am legend Gentilozzi are the two confirmed drivers for the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT entry in 2010. Additional drivers will be added to the driver lineup for the endurance events this season. The 2010 American Le Mans Series season kicks off with the famed 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, March 20.
MARC GOOSSENS - CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1985 - 1989
Karting 3x Belgian Champion 1985, 1986, 1988
European Champion 1989
World Championship, 3rd 1989
1990
Formula Ford Benelux Championship Sparta / Van Diemen RF90 (6 races, 3 wins)
British Formula Ford Championship Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF90 (7 races, 1 win)
Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF90 (5th overall)
1991
British Champion Formula Ford Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF91 (18 races, 11 wins)
Formula Ford Festival Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF91 (Winner) 1992
F3 British Championship West Surrey Racing / Reynard - Mügen (6th overall)
1993
F3 British Championship West Surrey Racing / Reynard - Mügen & Dallara - Mügen (3rd overall, 1 win) 1994
F3000 FIA International Championship Nordic Racing / Lola 94/50 - AC Cosworth (12th overall)
1995
F3000 FIA International Championship Nordic Racing / Lola 94/50 - AC Cosworth (3rd overall, 1 win)
F3 Madras GP West Surrey Racing / Ralt - Mügen (Winner) 1996
24 Hours of Le Mans Scandia 'Racing for Belgium' / Ferrari 333SP
F3000 FIA International Championship Astromega / Lola 96/50 - Zytek (3rd overall, 2 wins)
24 Hours of Spa Team RBM / BMW325d
1997
24 Hours of Le Mans Courage Compétition / Courage C41 - Porsche (4th overall, 2nd proto)
All Japan GT Championship 5Zigen / Toyota Supra - Dunlop (6th overall, 1 win)
24 Hours of Zolder PCA / Porsche (Winner)
Formula Nippon Championship 5Zigen / Reynard 96D - Zytek
1998
24 Hours of Le Mans Courage Compétition / Courage C51 - Nissan
All Japan GT Championship 5Zigen / Toyota Supra - Dunlop (8th overall)
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