Team Australia has assisted officials of the Grand Prix of Phoenix in conducting a noise level test in Arizona today, as new Aussie Vineyards recruit Simon Pagenaud received a shock speeding ticket as part of the proceedings. source: teamaustraliamotorsport.com Team Australia is geared up for a busy and successful 2007 racing season, but the green and gold Champ Car squad took some time out today to assist officials with a noise test ahead of December's Grand Prix of Phoenix in Arizona. The team kicked off the start to a hectic week as they participated in the Grand Prix of Phoenix noise test, which took place today in downtown Phoenix. Team Australia was asked by Champ Car and the Grand Prix of Phoenix promoters Dale Jensen and Bradley Yonover of DDB Ventures to conduct a demonstration to see if the noise of 750 horsepower Champ Cars would disrupt the MSCO 911 call centre. The Champ Car World Series and Team Australia will be visiting Phoenix on November 30 to December 2, the first time the series will return to Phoenix since 1995. The speed machines will be zooming through downtown Phoenix and zipping by the MCSO 911 call centre, making noise a concern for the Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, so the Grand Prix of Phoenix promoters conducted a one-day noise measurement study, with Team Australia lending its services for the task. "It's great to be back in Phoenix," said Team Australia co-owner Derrick Walker. "When we were asked to help in the noise test, we jumped on it because Phoenix has always been a great event and anything we can do to help make it a success, then we were all for it." Today's study proved to be very successful as Team Australia drivers Will Power of Australia and rookie Frenchman Simon Pagenaud were on hand for the test. Freight containers and plastic insulation helped to mask the noise and call centre employees were left unaware of cars racing outside. "I really enjoyed having the opportunity to take part in the noise test," said Power, the 2006 Champ Car Rookie of the Year.
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