Source: Conquest Racing press release
Conquest Racing announced today that 2007 Atlantics 'Rookie of the Year' Franck Perera, who posted the fastest time among all drivers during the recent Champ Car World Series testing in Sebring, would join the team for the upcoming 2008 season.
Perera completed his first test with Conquest two days ago, where he topped the time charts, outpacing both established Champ Car drivers and other newcomers to the open-wheel series.
"This is a great moment and opportunity for me to be joining the Champ Car World Series with a team like Conquest Racing," said Perera. "I want to again thank both Eric and Anthony Blumberg for believing in my ability."
"Even though we had our eye on part of the $2 million team scholarship, I am very grateful to my managers at CJMotorsport who were still able to put together a deal for me without it. I can't wait for the upcoming test in Laguna Seca to get back behind the wheel again and continue my preparation for Long Beach."
Conquest Racing will be fielding a two-car effort this season in the Champ Car World Series with more information on their second driver to come in the following weeks.
Conquest Racing announced today that 2007 Atlantics 'Rookie of the Year' Franck Perera, who posted the fastest time among all drivers during the recent Champ Car World Series testing in Sebring, would join the team for the upcoming 2008 season.
Perera completed his first test with Conquest two days ago, where he topped the time charts, outpacing both established Champ Car drivers and other newcomers to the open-wheel series.
"This is a great moment and opportunity for me to be joining the Champ Car World Series with a team like Conquest Racing," said Perera. "I want to again thank both Eric and Anthony Blumberg for believing in my ability."
"Even though we had our eye on part of the $2 million team scholarship, I am very grateful to my managers at CJMotorsport who were still able to put together a deal for me without it. I can't wait for the upcoming test in Laguna Seca to get back behind the wheel again and continue my preparation for Long Beach."
Conquest Racing will be fielding a two-car effort this season in the Champ Car World Series with more information on their second driver to come in the following weeks.