The big red 'V' added to the side of the of the former PK Racing hauler
signifies Jimmy Vasser's new commitment as a team owner in the Champ Car World
Series
source:
crash.net
But Vasser showed Friday that he is not yet ready to give up the driving part
of the equation, putting up one of the fastest times in the final day of Champ
Car testing at Sebring International Raceway.
Vasser carded the second-best time of the entire week according to Cosworth
Racing with a time of 50.77 seconds, and led a final day that saw five cars
break into the 50-second range. The 1996 Champ Car season champion joined new
teammate Roberto Gonzalez for the last of three days of testing on the Sebring
track as part of a five-team test session.
"We're fortunate to have a veteran driver like Jimmy that has a lot of miles
under his belt as well as a young guy that is so willing to learn," said PKV
Racing crew chief Tim Broyles. "Those two can play off of each other and share
insights that will make both of them faster."
A.J. Allmendinger was sidelined for the second consecutive day with bursitis in
his elbow, but the RuSPORT squad was able to continue its testing program, as
Michel Jourdain Jr assumed driving duties for the first-year Champ Car team. A
two-time race winner from a year ago, Jourdain stepped into the cockpit and ran
a full day of testing in relief of the ailing 2003 Toyota Atlantic champion.