source:
cart.com
A pair of up and coming European stars were impressive in their maiden test
in Champ Cars. Tomas Enge and Michael Keohane ran for two days in two cars
prepared by the Dale Coyne Racing team over the 1.6 mile Sebring circuit.
Tomas Enge with his impressive background in Formula 3000 and Formula 1 ran
360 miles over the two days. "The cars are quite heavy and require a little
different driving style, but I am quite happy with what I have learned."
Commented the 27-year-old Czech Republic native. "I am very thankful to Mr. Dale
Coyne for giving me this opportunity to run a car I have always dreamed about
driving." The Prague resident ran a flawless two days recording very competitive
lap times given the Florida track conditions.
Michael Keohane also ran a pleasantly surprisingly two days recording over
260 miles. The Irish driver who spent most of the past two years in British
Formula 3 took to the powerful Champ Cars with amazing ease. "These cars are
really fun to drive." Reported the County Cork native. "You are never sure of
how you will do until you get in one, but I am very pleased with the performance
of the car and the way the whole team worked."
Michael ran at Sebring for his first time at any American track. "Michael
went from a 170 horsepower F3 car to 750 horsepower champ car and looked very
natural and impressive in doing so." Commented team owner Dale Coyne. "Michael's
lap times were within a few tenths of Enge's best. Each driver showed that they
have what it takes to be highly competitive in CART."
