HVM AND RACING STARS JOS VERSTAPPEN AND RONNIE BREMER UP TO SPEED AT SEBRING
Indianapolis, IN (March 23, 2005) - Preparing for their fifth year of Champ Car competition and coming off their strongest season thus far, HVM is in Sebring, Florida, participating in the "Florida Fling," Champ Car's two-day pre-season test at Sebring International Raceway on March 23 and 24th.
Two of Europe's finest racers made their Champ Car debut today with HVM, Dutchmen Jos Verstappen and Denmark's Ronnie Bremer completed nearly 200 miles combined, despite the less than perfect track conditions caused by wind and rain.
Accomplished Formula One driver Jos Verstappen made a first impression that his potential competitors will not soon forget, setting the third quickest time of the day with a 51.82 second lap on the 1.3-mile road course. He completed 97 trouble-free laps and wasted no time acclimating himself to the HVM Lola, "There is a lot to get used to with these cars compared to a Formula 1 car," stated Verstappen. "I have to get used to a lot of things, especially for me today getting a feel of running on cold tires and brakes. The HVM team works very well together and they are very easy to work with. I am happy with today's run and feeling pretty good. I am looking forward to seeing what will happen." (
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