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GRAND AMERICAN ROAD RACING ASSOCIATION |
03/01/2004 |
Luyendyk Jr. To Run SpeedSource Ford Multimatic |
Indy Driver Drafted In |
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Luyendyk Jr. To Run SpeedSource No. 9 Ford Multimatic in Rolex 24
Arie Luyendyk Jr., Indy Racing League competitor and son of two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk, will pilot the No. 9 Ford Multimatic Daytona Prototype for SpeedSource in the upcoming Rolex 24 At Daytona. Luyendyk Jr. will be teamed with veteran endurance racers Mike Borkowski and Paul Mears Jr., with a fourth driver for the No. 9 team being announced in the near future.
SpeedSource has had many years of success in endurance racing, particularly in Mazda's, but 2004 will be the team's first attempt in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the Daytona Prototype machines, the premier class in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series
"I am very excited about the chance to compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona," said Luyendyk Jr. "This will be the SpeedSource team's first run at that prestigious race in the Daytona Prototypes class, so I'm hoping I can run a strong race for them in their inaugural attempt in that class. SpeedSource and owner Sylvain Tremblay have given me a great opportunity to show my talents in the greatest endurance race in America. I can't wait to get on track and start working with my new team-mates, Mike (Borkowski) and Paul (Mears Jr.)."
SpeedSource owner Sylvain Tremblay assembled a few veterans to partner with 22-year-old Luyendyk Jr. for this mammoth event. "We're excited to have Arie on our team for this prestigious race," stated Tremblay. "It's great that we were able to put Arie Jr. with seasoned veterans like Borkowski and Mears Jr. in the No. 9 car. A good finish will be expected by the entire team with the talent and experience we have in that car. It's going to be fun to watch."
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