To the surprise of everyone present at the Sebring International Raceway, four-time Champ Car series’ champion Sebastien Bourdais was on track behind the wheel of one of Dale Coyne Racing’s cars.
In his first return to a North American track in over three years, the Frenchman set the quickest lap time of 2011 ahead of the eight other drivers that have tested there earlier this year.
“The car was very good and it really felt good to be back in an Indy Car,” reported Bourdais.
“I was not sure what to expect, but I was impressed with the way the car handled.”
“I look forward to putting together the pieces to get back into Indy Car racing.”
Joining Bourdais on track Monday in the Coyne car was Indy Lights standout Martin Plowman. The Englishman got his first taste of the powerful Indy car, where he posted an impressive third best time of the 2011 drivers.
In his first return to a North American track in over three years, the Frenchman set the quickest lap time of 2011 ahead of the eight other drivers that have tested there earlier this year.
“The car was very good and it really felt good to be back in an Indy Car,” reported Bourdais.
“I was not sure what to expect, but I was impressed with the way the car handled.”
“I look forward to putting together the pieces to get back into Indy Car racing.”
Joining Bourdais on track Monday in the Coyne car was Indy Lights standout Martin Plowman. The Englishman got his first taste of the powerful Indy car, where he posted an impressive third best time of the 2011 drivers.