Immediately off of an LMPC class win at Lime Rock, Genoa Racing continues their charge forward to narrow the Driver Championship points spread and score back to back victories as they head North to Canada for the fourth round of the American Le Mans Series Championship–Presented by Tequila Patrón.
Having taken the lead in the Team Points Championship and only six points out of the Driver Championship in the LMPC Division ranking-the team hopes to continue their ground gaining momentum with Christian Zugel and Eric Lux behind the wheel of No. 63 green dot/p.u.r.e./ZaisGroup ORECA FLM09 prototype.
But first, the team must face the 10 turn 2.459-mile challenge that is Mosport International Raceway. Opened in 1961, Mosport has been host to myriad of racing series in its 50 year history, and has challenged many of the sport’s greats with its high speed elevation changes and blind corners.
Team Director Thomas Knapp carries confidence in the duo of Zugel and Lux and is optimistic of their chances. “We had far-and-away the best/fastest car last year,” he said. “We expect a very good result for our Mosport driver line-up.”
Mark Scott, formerly of famed Riley and Scott, shares Knapp’s enthusiasm for their chances and has a passion for the 750 acre, multi-track facility that is self-proclaimed as “Canada’s Home of Motorsports”.
“I have always loved Mosport,” said Scott. “It’s one of the world’s classic race tracks, and I think we will be solid contenders since we are carrying so much energy from our win at Lime Rock.”
The Genoa Racing crew left Lime Rock having claimed a narrow one point lead in the LMPC season standings over rival Core Autosport. Both teams have exchanged the points lead three times in three rounds of ALMS competition this season.
On track activity begins, Friday, July 21st with promoter testing, followed by two Saturday practice sessions, and LMPC division qualifications at 4:10 pm (ET) that afternoon. The green flag drops on Round 4 of the American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patron on Sunday at 3:05 pm (ET), commencing the 2 hour and 45 minute shootout.
Genoa Racing has competed at the top level of worldwide open-wheel and sports car racing for nearly 30 years. The team has raced in the American Le Mans Series, Formula 3000, IndyCar, Indy Lights, Formula Atlantic and Can-Am competition.
The team has enjoyed great success, with a championship, 19 victories and 21 poles. Genoa also recorded a front-row starting position in the 1998 Indianapolis 500 in conjunction with Thomas Knapp Motorsports.
Source : Genoa Racing