Conquest Racing’s Enrique Bernoldi and Jaime Camara will be starting tomorrow’s Firestone Indy 200 in the 19th and 24th positions as it was determined in today’s qualifying session at Nashville Superspeedway.
Camara was the first of the Conquest rookies to put in their qualifying run. His combined average speed of 199.164 mph placed him 24th on this week’s grid. Camara will now try to repeat his Richmond performance where he made many passes on his way to the front. Much like Nashville, Richmond is said to be a difficult place to pass, but it was an easy task for the Conquest Rookie. Tomorrow’s start will be Camara’s eighth in the IndyCar Series.
Bernoldi was 18th in line to put in his qualifying attempt. The rookie registered a combined average speed of 201.153 mph which initially placed him 16th. The Brazilian, who will be taking part in his 10th IndyCar Series race this year, was then knocked down a few spots and wound up 19th.
The Firestone Indy 200 gets underway Saturday, July 12 at 8:00 p.m. eastern time and will be broadcast live on ESPN.
"We didn’t start the day off very well but halfway through the second session we found something on the set-up which improved the consistency of the car. At the beginning I had too much understeer and what we found helped that problem.
Then during qualifying the car was still a bit loose but I could hang in there for four laps. I think we got the best out of what we could do today. We almost matched my best time of the day which was done with a little bit of a tow in practice.
It was nice not to drop back so much in qualifying but tomorrow we have to try to catch up some more. Starting from 19th won’t be easy but we will try our best."
Chris Mower, Team Manager:
"Obviously I can’t say we’re happy with the result. But this is the IndyCar Series and as we’ve seen many times this year, if you have a good race car and can pass, the qualifying order doesn’t mean as much.
We will keep working on our concrete track set-up and with good feedback from the drivers, who continue to build their confidence, in the near future it will be possible to have a quick car in both qualifying and the race.
From what I’ve seen and heard this is not an easy place to pass during the race due to the marbles creating just one line but I heard the same about Richmond before we raced there, so I’m optimistic. If we give our two drivers a solid race car they should know what to do with it."
The following is a series of stats, notes and quotes from Conquest Racing for this weekend’s Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Firestone Indy 200 Nashville Superspeedway, 1.33-mile oval
July 10 – July 12, 2008, Race #11
Race Distance: 200 laps (266 miles)
Broadcast: ESPN, 8:00 pm ET
NASHVILLE ... mehr
After a great test one week ago at Watkins Glen International Road Course and getting the starting Pole Position for Race One of the Firestone Indy Lights double header, it was a weekend full of ups and downs for Frenchman Franck Perera.
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Camping World Grand Prix Saturday, July 5, 2008
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM/Honda/Dallara/Firestone
Sat AM Practice 21st 1:31.9643 131.921 8
Qualifying 19th 1:21.3614 132.791
Mario on Qualifying: ""It was a very nice day here in Watkins Glen. I am enjoying the track and getting more and ... mehr
Camping World Grand Prix
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM/Honda/Dallara/Firestone
Practice 1 20th 1:33.9315 129.158 19
Practice 2 21st 1:32.6863 130.893 15
Mario on Qualifying: "I am very, very excited to be here in Watkins Glen. I’d always hoped to race here someday and it is as incredible as I’d ... mehr
Event: The Camping World Grand Prix
Round: 10 of 18 of the 2008 IndyCar Series
Where: Watkins Glen International Raceway
TV: July 6, 2008 live at 3:30 pm ET on ABC Radio: XM Radio 145 at 3:30 pm ET
IndyCar Return: Dominguez and the PCM team will return to IndyCar action this weekend at Watkins Glen International. PCM last competed ... mehr
The following is a series of stats, notes and quotes from Conquest Racing for this weekend’s Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen.
Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen
Watkins Glen International, 11-turn, 3.4-mile road course
July 4 – June 6, 2008, Race #10
Race Distance: 60 laps (204 miles)
Broadcast: ABC, 3:30 pm ET
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The following is a series of stats, notes and quotes from Conquest Racing for this weekend’s SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond International Raceway.
SunTrust Indy Challenge
Richmond International Raceway, .75-mile D-shaped oval
June 26 – June 28, 2008, Race #9
Race Distance: 300 laps (225 miles)
Broadcast: ESPN2, 8:00 pm ... mehr
- Bernoldi ends 17th, while Camara fails to finish -
Conquest Racing’s oval learning continued today at Iowa Speedway during the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer. The team was off to a strong start but fortunes turned before the end of the race and once again the results didn’t show the progress that was made by the team. Jaime Camara had a problem with a de ... mehr
Qualifying for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer was cancelled today at Iowa Speedway when rain started falling after only two drivers had made their qualifying attempts. With the cancellation of qualifying, tomorrow’s starting line-up was set by entrant points placing Conquest Racing’s Enrique Bernoldi and Jaime Camara respectively 17th and 21st on the grid.
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Pacific Coast Motorsports will not participate in the Iowa Corn Indy 250 scheduled for this Sunday at Iowa Speedway.
"I’ve decided to keep the team at our headquarters in California to re-evaluate and strengthen our program," said Team Owner, Tyler Tadevic. He continued, "Pacific Coast Motorsports and the Mexico City Tourism Board are committed to IndyCar. ... mehr
The following is a series of stats, notes and quotes from Conquest Racing for this weekend’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer.
Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer
Iowa Speedway, 7/8-mile oval (.875)June 21 – June 22, 2008, Race #8Race ... mehr
- Despite competitive runs, Bernoldi crashes out while Camara suffers gearbox problem, ends 24th-
Conquest Racing were on their way to scoring their best oval finish of the season tonight at the Bombardier Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway but a crash by rookie Enrique Bernoldi sent them from the top-half of the field to the bottom of the charts. Bernoldi ended ... mehr
Bombardier Learjet 550k
Saturday, June 7, 2008
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 PCM/Honda/Dallara/Fireston
Started 24th 1:39.743 (4 lap avg) 210.0591
Race 21st 222
Mario on Qualifying: "The Visit Mexico City car took the checkered flag and that was certainly our goal today. I was flat and the car w ... mehr
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96Visit Mexico City/Honda/Dallara/Fireston
Practice 1 28th 25.0574 209.040 35
Practice 2 26th 25.2445 207.491 60
Qualifying 24th 1.39.743(4 lap avg.) 210.0591
Mario on Qualifying: "I am very happy with our result today. I think this is the first time in my career that I have been so happy to be 24th. Howev ... mehr
- Bernoldi and Camara to start 20th and 21st -
The heat and the wind were once again present in Texas when qualifying for the Bombardier Learjet 550k got underway today. Conquest Racing drivers Enrique Bernoldi and Jaime Camara both came to grips with the elements to take the 20th and 21st spots on tomorrow’s starting grid.
The qualifying ... mehr
CONQUEST RACING AT A GLANCE
2008 Season
IndyCar Series Races: 5 Best Start: 8th (Milwaukee, - Enrique Bernoldi) Best Finish: 5th (St. Petersburg - Enrique Bernoldi)
Champ Car Races: 1 (Long Beach)
Best Start: 3rd (Franck Perera)Best Finish: 4th (Enrique Bernoldi)
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ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225
The Milwaukee Mile
Sunday, June 1, 2008
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 PCM/Cosworth/Bridgestone
Started: 25th Finished: 26th
Mario on the race: "We had a great first stint, but after we came in for our first pitstop, something happened with the car and we developed a massive understeer. We ... mehr
- Bernoldi 16th with Camara 24th at ABC Supply / AJ Foyt 225
It was a long day at the Milwaukee Mile for Conquest Racing at the ABC Supply / AJ Foyt 225. The team had high hopes heading into the race with Enrique Bernoldi starting in eighth position, but a first lap contact sent Bernoldi to the back of the pack. He ended up 16th when the checkered flew wit ... mehr
- Bernoldi to start eighth with Camara lining up on Row 12 -
Conquest Racing recorded their best qualifying position on an oval this season in the IndyCar Series with an eighth place by Enrique Bernoldi during qualifying for the ABC Supply / AJ Foyt 225, round 6 on the 2008 IndyCar Series schedule. Bernoldi’s rookie teammate Jaime Camara qualified 24th.
Aft ... mehr
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 PCM/Cosworth/Bridgestone
Practice 1 26th 0:23.4813 155.613 61
Practice 2 12th 0:23.566 155.053 27
Qualifying 25th 1:37.39 150.071
Mario on qualifying: "We are learning about the ... mehr
Event: ABC Supply Co. AJ Foyt 225
Series: The IndyCar Series
Where: The Milwaukee Mile – Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Track Type: 1-mile oval
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2008
TV: Live – Sunday, June 1st at 4:00 pm (ET) on ABC Radio: Live on XM Channel 145
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 Visit Mexico City/Honda/Dallara/Firestone ... mehr
CONQUEST RACING AT A GLANCE
IndyCar Series Races: 21
Best Start: 3rd ( Long Beach , 2008)
Best Finish: 2nd ( Fontana , 2002)
CONQUEST MILWAUKEE MILE STATS
Races at the Milwaukee Mile: 4 - Champ ... mehr
- Bernoldi sees checkered in 15th while Camara crashes out -
Emotions were divided at Conquest Racing when the checkered flag flew on the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 today. The #34 crew saw their race end early when Jaime Camara (#34 Bidaroo.com) hit the wall on lap 80, but the 36 side of the team was all smiles when driver Enrique Bernoldi (#36 ... mehr
Pacific Coast Motorsports and the Mexico City Tourism Board announced today that they have entered into an agreement with KV Racing Technology for the 2008 Indy 500. Oriol Servia, driver of the #5 Angie’s List Special will carry the Visit Mexico City logo at the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Pacific Coast Motorsports and the Mexico City Tourism Board announced th ... mehr
- Local Indiana business to appear on sidepods of #34 Conquest car -
Conquest Racing announced today that they have formed a partnership with Bidaroo.com, a unique Indiana-based online charity auction which becomes title sponsor of the #34 car driven by Jaime Camara for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Bidaroo.com, whose logo will ... mehr
All Sport’s logo will appear at Indy 500
Harding Road, a Dallas, Texas-based motor sports team, announced an associate sponsorship agreement for 2008 with All Sport Body Quencher, a sports drink brand and subsidiary of Big Red, Inc., an Austin-based beverage company. The All Sport logo will appear in Sunday’s Indy 500 race on Conquest Racing's #3 ... mehr
Indy 500 Practice Indianapolis Motor Speedway
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 Visit Mexico City/Honda/Dallara/Firestone
Wednesday Practice 31 53 41.0596 219.194
Mario on the day: "We got some practice in ... mehr
Indy 500 Practice Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The rain let up and the track stayed dry enough for a little bit of running today…22 laps worth for Mexican star Mario Dominguez. Of course the team was wishing for more, but they are thankful for every lap right now. It was just enough to evaluate the changes they have made since last Saturday, ... mehr
The day started out under rainy conditions and ended in the same way, but in between Conquest Racing was able to get in a little over 30 minutes of green flag practice today with Enrique Bernoldi registering the eighth quickest time of the day.
Both drivers completed 17 laps each today in the rain shortened practice session. Bernoldi registered a top speed of 220 ... mehr
Pacific Coast Motorsports is pleased to announce the evolution of www.pcmracing.com.
The Oxnard, California-based professional auto-racing team fields entries for Carl Skerlong and Frankie Muniz in the Cooper Tires Present the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda. The team also fields an entry in the IndyCar Series, where Mario Do ... mehr
Pole Day Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mario Dominguez and his PCM crew took full advantage of the running opportunities today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While the team did not present itself for a qualification run, Dominguez did turn 40 laps and recorded a top speed off 220.597, which was 2.7 mph quicker than his previous best. If weather permit ... mehr
The following is a series of notes following "Fast Friday" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the running of the 92nd Indianapolis 500.
Jaime Back on Track:
Jaime Camara (#34 Sangari Dallara/Honda/Firestone) was happy to be back behind the wheel of his race car today. Following his crash on Monday, the Brazilian had not yet retu ... mehr
Rookie Orientation Practice Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Mario Dominguez ran 61 laps today, the second most of any driver in preparation for qualifying for the 2008 Indy 500. Dominguez turned his first laps at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday. They were also his first laps in the IndyCar and the first time the PCM team had run the car. To ... mehr
Rookie Orientation Practice Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Senator Clinton is a candidate fro the Democratic nomination in the 2008 presidential election. She was at the Speedway looking for last minute votes for today’s Indiana Primary election.
Mario was photographed with Senator C ... mehr
The following are notes and quotes following today’s second day of the rookie orientation program at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tough way to start the day:
Jaime Camara’s day was cut short after he hit the wall in Turn 1. The Brazilian only completed four laps but was still able to put in a lap of 218.264 mph (41.2345 seconds).
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- Enrique Bernoldi looking to complete ROP on Monday -
The Conquest Racing pair of Enrique Bernoldi and Jaime Camara took their first laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway aboard the IndyCar Series Dallara today during rookie orientation.
Camara completed his rookie test in 47 laps with a best lap of 41.0631 seconds (219.175 mph). His ... mehr
It’s been five years since the Conquest Racing team has competed in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing". This year, thanks to the unification of American open-wheel racing, Conquest Racing will be making their return to Indy and will attempt to qualify for their second Indianapolis 500.
Their first step towards making the 33-car field starts today with the two-day ... mehr
Mario Dominguez and the Pacific Coast Motorsports team have moved into garages 25-27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for their rookie debut in the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
Dominguez will cross the historic yard of bricks for the first time in his #96 Visit Mexico City/Dallara this Sunday, May 4th when he participates in the Rookie orientation practice sess ... mehr
