Intersport Racing has named Patron GT3 standout Mitch Pagerey to drive their American Le Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) car for 2010. Pagerey brings a winning resume to Intersport Racing, the American Le Mans Series’ longest running privateer team starting in 100 Series events. Last month, Intersport Racing was the first team to purchase the new American Le Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) chassis.

“I’m really looking forward to running the new prototype,” said Pagerey. “In a GT car your limits are typically dictated by the car. Whereas in a prototype the car requires the driver to seek out the limit. I feel ready for that challenge.”

“My focus for 2010 is solely on the LMPC season,” Pagerey continued. “Joining Intersport is a fantastic opportunity for me. When I first met Jon and Clint [Field] I immediately felt at ease. Their level of commitment to ALMS is remarkable. Certainly, starting in 100 races proves that. For me it is a pattern of success that I want to be a part of. Watching Jon and Clint all these years and now having the opportunity to run with them is truly an honor. I’m going to do everything I can to show I am up to the task.”

Clint Field had these comments on the addition of Pagerey. “Mitch shows great poise and appears to be a pretty quick study. We were very impressed with his run at Laguna Seca. He was extremely quick and posted some impressive lap times. I think Mitch is the perfect fit to head up our new LMP Challenge program.”

Intersport continues to build during the off-season and expects more announcements in the near future.

“As I said when we announced our purchase of the Challenge car,” noted Clint, “our commitment to IMSA and the American Le Mans Series is not only unwavering, it is stronger than ever. We are working hard in the off-season to expand our effort and grow the team. IMSA and the ALMS continue to offer the right platform that will grow sports car racing in North America. That gives us the confidence to continue to invest our racing dollars with the Series.”

“For me, the ALMS GT Challenge was a great experience and the  perfect place to start,” Pagerey added.  “Ultimately I like the endurance format of ALMS. It was always my intentions to move up to this series, though I thought it would take another year. The addition of the prototype Challenge class bridged the gap and… well… here we are. It all made sense.”

Source : Intersport