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Ernesto Viso settles in during Sebring test
05.02.2008:
Ernesto Viso settles in during Sebring test
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Ernesto Viso and the Minardi Team USA squad wrapped up their final half-day of testing in Sebring, Florida today after spending the past two days at the popular facility for the first of three Champ Car World Series pre-season tests.
Viso initially worked with the team at Sebring International Raceway in early December last year, and used this opportunity to continue going through a clearly defined technical program, aimed at helping both team and driver improve. They took the opportunity to try a variety of set-up changes, and continued to acclimatize Ernesto to the DP01 as well as to his engineers and crew.
All involved felt it was a productive test, and next up for Minardi Team USA is Spring Training at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca March 13-14.
Ernesto Viso:
"Testing was very successful, we went through a lot of things over the course of the 2 ½ days. We worked through different suspension packages, and we now know where we are at and what we need to improve.
We were a bit stuck on Saturday, working on the differential which takes time, and this morning we had the engine let go, otherwise I would be further up the charts. We are not worried about it at all, everybody is happy and we know we have the potential and we are going to be up there."
Keith Wiggins:
"We accomplished a good amount. We worked through our testing plan and made progress. We had a few hiccups, which delayed us a bit, one of which occurred this morning (Monday) when we had an engine failure just as we were planning on laying down some quick times.
Things did not go as smoothly as we would have liked, but that’s what testing is all about: learning things. We additionally developed our relationship with Ernesto and continue to believe he will do a good job. It’s on to the next one at Laguna now."
Minardi Team USA is owned by Keith Wiggins and Paul Stoddart and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, in its 7 years of competition in the Champ Car World Series has earned 6 wins, 2 pole positions, and an additional 16 podiums since 2001 when Wiggins took over Bettenhausen Motorsports. Minardi Team USA finished 3rd in Championship standings in 2007 and driver Robert Doornbos was named Rookie of the Year.
For more information visit www.minarditeamusa.com
-Aislinn Miller ,Graham Jones - photo Minardi
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Pacific Coast Motorsports Sebring Sunday Quotes
04.02.2008
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Alex Figge: "The test is going really well. We are fortunate to have our plans set for the season, so we are just able to take some time to try to get some work done for Long Beach. This is my first test with Chris (Lerch, engineer) and my driver coach, Mike (Zimicki) so we are learning each other’s communication style. We are certainly happy with the way things have been more >> |
Ernesto Viso to pilot Minardi Team USA entry at Sebring test
02.02.2008
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Following his test for Minardi Team USA two months ago, Ernesto Viso will again climb behind the wheel of one of the team’s DP01 chassis at the first official Champ Car World Series test of the 2008 season, this weekend, February 2-4, at more >> |
Conquest Racing Atlantic Team geared up for pre-season testing in Sebring
01.02.2008
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Since their last race of 2007, the Conquest Racing Atlantic team has been busy preparing for the upcoming Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda season, which officially kicks off in Long Beach in April. Before heading to California , the third-year team will be participating in three pre-season open tests starting with next week’s session at S more >> |
2004 Series Champions, Pacific Coast Motorsports Return to Atlantic Competition
31.01.2008
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Drivers Carl Skerlong and Frankie Muniz Announced in Hollywood
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Rocketsports' Enrique Bernoli Racing History
29.01.2008
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2008
Will make his Champ Car World Series debut driving the #8 entry for Rocketsports Racing.
2007
Joined team Biosintética in the StockCar Brasil series.Competed behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Bora in 11 events earning tw more >> |
Enrique Bernoldi to drive for Rocketsports Racing's Champ Car effort in 2008
29.01.2008
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Just as Rocketsports Racing gears up for their first test in 2008, the team is proud to announce that Brazilian Enrique Bernoldi will be the pilot of the #8 Rocketsports Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone in its 2008 Champ Car World Series effort. The former Formula One driver is excited to open a new cha more >> |
Walker Racing Completes Testing in the West
25.01.2008
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Walker Racing wrapped up testing in the west this week, despite encountering a minor setback along the way. The first stop for the Indianapolis based squad was Chandler, Arizona, where they completed two successful days of testing earlier in the week.
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Alex Tagliani to test with PKV Racing
21.01.2008
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PKV Racing General Manager Mark Johnson announced today that veteran Champ Car driver Alex Tagliani will test with the team February 2-4 at more >> |
Modern Marvels Repeat
19.01.2008
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Brooks Associates Racing announces its 2008 drivers
19.01.2008
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Walker Racing Completes Houston Test
15.01.2008
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The 2008 Champ Car Atlantic season has already begun for Walker Racing as they completed two days of testing last Thursday and Friday at MSR Houston, the 2.38 mile road course located 13 miles south of Houston.
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PCM to Appear on Modern Marvels/Jr. Team Tests
12.01.2008
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Modern Marvels: The History Channel will feature Pacific Coast Motorsports on their hit television show "Modern Marvels," this Monday, January 14th at 8:00 pm/7:00 pm Central. Titled "Carbon," the episode was filmed in October at the team’s Oxnard, California headquarters.
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Oriol Servia returns to PKV Racing for 2008
03.01.2008
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TEAM TO CAMPAIGN TWO CARS IN 2008
PKV Racing General Manager Mark Johnson announced today that Oriol Servia will pilot one of two PKV Racing Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone entries during the 2008 Champ Car World Series season.
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Conquest Racing solidifies future with new Partner OPES PRIME
21.12.2007
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Conquest Racing has solidified its future in the Champ Car World Series with the signing of new marketing partner Opes Prime Group Ltd, an Australian based financial services provider. As a direct result of this new 2-year agreement, Conquest Racing is committed to entering two cars in the 2008 Champ Car World Series. Drivers and other marketing partner announcements will be anno more >> |
Pacific Coast Motorsports Reflects on Rookie Season
14.12.2007
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Just over one year ago, Pacific Coast Motorsports announced they would return to open-wheel racing with a two-car effort in the Champ Car World Series; North America’s premier open-wheel racing league.
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David Martinez goes into the holiday season with high hopes for 2008
14.12.2007
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After having a strong showing for the second year in a row in front of his countrymen at the Champ Car Season Finale in Mexico City, David Martinez goes into the holiday season with high hopes as he prepares to fight for the 2008 Champ Car Rookie of the Year title.
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Franck Perera Completes Productive Two-day Test for Forsythe/Pettit Racing
06.12.2007
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Forsythe/Pettit Racing completed two days of testing with Champ Car Atlantic Rookie of the Year Franck Perera at MSR Houston, the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course located 13 miles south of Houston. MSR will also be the site of the Series final test dates more >> |
Viso and Battistini complete 2-day test with Minardi Team USA
05.12.2007
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Minardi Team USA wrapped up two days of testing with Venezuelan Ernesto Viso and Englishman Dillon Battistini today at Sebring International Raceway in sunny Florida. The pair completed nearly 300 miles each around the 1.669 mile road course, which is the sight of the first S more >> |
Xandi Negrao completes two-day run with Rocketsports in Houston
01.12.2007
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Alexandre "Xandi" Negrão successfully completed a two-day test with Rocketsports Racing at the Mercedes-Benz of Sugarland Road Course in Houston, Texas this week.
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