Three more drivers join Speedcar Series
A host of motorsport stars will be on hand for the first
testing session of Speedcar Series this week.
Former Formula One drivers Johnny Herbert, Gianni Morbidelli
and Stefan Johansson, will join Jean Alesi at the Virginia
International Raceway, USA, on Monday and Tuesday (March 5th
and 6th), to sample three 600bhp cars that will be used in
the Speedcar Series, which begins next autumn across Asia
and Middle East.
They will be joined by American stock car driver Mike Bliss,
who does not plan to race in the new series, but support the
first part of the programme as a test driver.
Last week, Alesi was confirmed as the first driver taking
part in the inaugural championship, which features 24 identical
cars competing on tracks in Asia and the Middle East.
Johnny Herbert said: "It is a very exciting new series
and I am delighted to be part of it. The competition with
the top class drivers will for sure be very fierce, and together
we will have some fantastic battles on the race track. I can't
wait for the racing to start."
Gianni Morbidelli commented: "I am very enthusiastic
about the project. The car looks very aggressive and racy!
24 identical cars will leave a lot of room for the drivers
to make the difference. With such a line up, I expect a very
close fight. It is back to racing!"
Stefan Johansson added: "I have been eagerly anticipating
this test! The level of competition and the quality of the
cars and engines in the series is amongst the best in the
sport. I am impressed by the scope of the pre test preparation
which includes close to 60 people covering every aspect of
the business."
The first season begins next November, with 18 races running
over nine weekends until April 2008.
The series will be officially presented in Dubai later this
year.
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