Long-time Champ Car competitor Dale Coyne Racing
today announced plans to field two cars in the entire 2004 Bridgestone Presents
The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season
source:
whowon.com
"When I came on board at Champ Car, many people told me the loyalty and
dedication that Mr. Coyne had for our sport," said Champ Car president Dick
Eidswick. "Dale Coyne Racing has been part of the Champ Car family for more than
20 years and has played a major role in recognizing and developing young talent
through the years. We are pleased to have an owner the caliber of Dale Coyne
continue our vision and growth for the future."
The team will announce the drivers of its two-car effort in the near future. The
Plainfield, Ill.-based operation is also busy preparing its Ford-powered Lola
chassis for testing.
"We have had a long, successful relationship with Champ Car since our beginnings
back in 1984," said Coyne, a former Champ Car driver. "Now is the time that
those of us who believe in the product must support the series. We plan to have
our drivers finalized within five to 10 days, and will begin testing immediately
thereafter."
Last year, Dale Coyne Racing entered two cars in all 18 rounds of the Champ Car
World Series, with drivers Gualter Salles, Geoff Boss, Joel Camathias, Alex
Yoong, Roberto Gonzalez, and Alex Sperafico each making starts for the team.
Salles earned the squad's best result of the season with a sixth place run at
Surfers Paradise.