Jan 20 2010
Marc confirmed to pilot the #33 Jaguar GT ALMS entry in 2010
The cooporation between Marc and JaguarRSR at the end of last season will be extended. After the season finale of the 2009 ALMS season, Marc will also compete the complete 2010 ALMS championship with the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT.
The JaguarRSR race team has confirmed that Marc will return to the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT cockpit and compete in a full-season American Le Mans Series’ championship effort in 2010.
“It is an honor for me to be selected by Jaguar Cars and RSR to drive the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT and to be a part of this new Jaguar racing program,” Marc commented. “I can’t wait to get through all the testing and development and get back to racing at Sebring after what we accomplished at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the progress the RSR team has made this winter.”
“I look forward to racing in the American Le Mans Series. As a sportscar driver, the biggest challenge is the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the best training ground for that race is the ALMS. Having raced in the 12 Hours of Sebring, The Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and most recently at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, those were just one-off events so I am really looking forward to participating in the ALMS for a full season. It goes without saying that I am very excited to take the green flag in March and fight for the championship for JaguarRSR.”
Marc was asked to join the JaguarRSR team for the debut of the new JaguarRSR XKR GT racer at the Petit Le Mans, and piloted the big cat to its first green flag during the ALMS season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
“I have great respect for Marc,” said RSR Principal Partner Paul Gentilozzi. “He is a very talented driver that has a lot to offer to this Jaguar program. He provided valuable feedback during our initial testing and development in 2009, and drove flawlessly at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Moving forward for 2010 and fighting for a championship title we know Marc is going to be a key factor both on and off track.”
Marc and Trans-Am legend Gentilozzi are the two confirmed drivers for the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT entry in 2010. Additional drivers will be added to the driver lineup for the endurance events this season. The 2010 American Le Mans Series season kicks off with the famed 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, March 20th.
