trauma1
10-12-06, 03:15 PM
this is why dale is good for champ car , giving another kid a chance
Toyota Atlantic's, German stand out Andreas Wirth will get his "Big Break" by competing in the next round of the Champ Car World Series in Surfers Paradise.
"We have watched Andreas progress all this year and after finishing 3rd in this the most competitive season of all in Atlantic's, it was only natural to give him a chance at Champ Cars," commented Team Owner Dale Coyne. "Our goal in these last few races is to better prepare for 2007 and we would love to work with a driver of Anrdeas's skill in the future."
Andreas brings an impressive list of credentials for his debut in Americas senior open wheel class. The 21-year-old talent from Heidelberg, Germany began his racing career at age 15 in Karting. His early skills quickly moved him up through the German Formula Ford and BMW Championships. His first Championship came in the United States BMW Championship in 2004. From there he moved to the last step on the ladder system finishing 6th in the Atlantic Series in 2005 and 3rd in 2006.
This season in Atlantic highlighted back to back opening round wins at Long Beach and Houston for Andreas. He would go on to have 6 podium finishes and finish third within solid reach of the ultimate $2,000,000 prize eventually won by Simon Pagenaud over Graham Rahal.
"I am very excited and grateful for this opportunity," responded the likeable German. "Australia will be new for me, but I have a good feeling with the car and the team and hope to show well in my rookie debut."
Andreas tested the Dale Coyne car last week at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. Andreas will be driving the number 19 "Sonny's Bar-B-Q" entry that has performed very well this year in the hands of Cristiano da Matta and Mario Dominguez.
Toyota Atlantic's, German stand out Andreas Wirth will get his "Big Break" by competing in the next round of the Champ Car World Series in Surfers Paradise.
"We have watched Andreas progress all this year and after finishing 3rd in this the most competitive season of all in Atlantic's, it was only natural to give him a chance at Champ Cars," commented Team Owner Dale Coyne. "Our goal in these last few races is to better prepare for 2007 and we would love to work with a driver of Anrdeas's skill in the future."
Andreas brings an impressive list of credentials for his debut in Americas senior open wheel class. The 21-year-old talent from Heidelberg, Germany began his racing career at age 15 in Karting. His early skills quickly moved him up through the German Formula Ford and BMW Championships. His first Championship came in the United States BMW Championship in 2004. From there he moved to the last step on the ladder system finishing 6th in the Atlantic Series in 2005 and 3rd in 2006.
This season in Atlantic highlighted back to back opening round wins at Long Beach and Houston for Andreas. He would go on to have 6 podium finishes and finish third within solid reach of the ultimate $2,000,000 prize eventually won by Simon Pagenaud over Graham Rahal.
"I am very excited and grateful for this opportunity," responded the likeable German. "Australia will be new for me, but I have a good feeling with the car and the team and hope to show well in my rookie debut."
Andreas tested the Dale Coyne car last week at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. Andreas will be driving the number 19 "Sonny's Bar-B-Q" entry that has performed very well this year in the hands of Cristiano da Matta and Mario Dominguez.