Alesi tops Speedcar test
Speedcar Series new boy Jean Alesi topped the timesheets
as the successful first test session of the brand new stock
car championship came to an end.
 The
Frenchman, who completed 46 laps during the two-day test at
the Virginia International Raceway, USA, posted a best time
of 1'27"88, set whilst running a special qualification
set-up.
The test was being used by drivers and engineers to perform
the initial shakedown runs on three of the new 600bhp cars,
not to search for ultimate lap times.
Former three-time grand prix winner Johnny Herbert finished
with a best time of 1'29"57. He was followed by American
stock car driver Tony Ave who posted a best lap of 1'31"10,
Stefan Johansson finished with the fourth best time of 1'31"13,
closely followed by Gianni Morbidelli, who set a best lap
of 1'31"20. Completing the order was Mike Bliss, who
is acting as Speedcar Series test driver, with a lap of 1'33"47.
A total of 224 laps (504 miles, 811 km) were completed during
the test, with Alesi setting a top speed of 176.23 mph (283,55
km/h)
The first Speedcar Series championship season is scheduled
to begin in November, with 24 identical cars competing on
tracks across Asia and the Middle East.
Test Summary
Totals over 2 days
Driver - Laps - Best Lap Time
Jean Alesi 46 1:27:88*
Johnny Herbert 53 1:29:57
Tony Ave 43 1:31:10
Stefan Johansson 25 1:31:13
Gianni Morbidelli 34 1:31:20
Mike Bliss 23 1:33:47
Total 224 504 miles (811 kms)
* qualification set up
Top speed: Alesi, 176.23 mph (283,55 kmh)
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