Acura Prototype

Acura is seriously preparing for the much anticipated 10th anniversary on 10 hours Petit Le Mans sports car classic is happening today. Until now, to what extent are they now?

In a widespread practice yesterday, the three drivers Highcroft spent much time on the track and got a good taste of what to expect in the 1000 mile challenge today. Although the first session went well, with Highcroft running in the top six in the afternoon, Acura had problems gripping, and that slowed times considerably in turn, reported Highcroft Racing.

In the evening, during the third session was held in the evening, the team and the car came together and went back to sixth place at the beginning of the session and dipped further to 12.

Robbie Kerr, who led at Road Atlanta for the first time, said his time on the track today was "spent to get used to the feel of the car." It also focuses on the flow of traffic and learning "where you can and can not overtake other cars." Said Kerr: "It is always frustrating as a driver, because, of course, want to go faster , but traffic played an important role in determining this. It will be interesting in the race to see who will last because chances are someone will pass a little sore and have a day off because of the number considerable car there. "

David Brabham, who raced this morning and the evening, said the Acura ARX-01a, "After the test yesterday, we were struggling a bit for better grip. We found a little longer but we certainly have much to do. It is very difficult to get a clear lap here because of the amount of cars. You just want to get a clear lap race due, but will it be like for race. For the moment we are trying to get the most as quickly as possible for the race and focusing on consistency and efficiency. We are not the fastest out there right now but we know that when this is the race we will have a strong package. "

"All three of us wanted to get our needs three towers darker, a little more just to get an idea of the car because we had some problems in past practices. We seem to have the car to operate normally after some problems we have encountered over the last two days. We're in good shape to have a good car for qualifying tomorrow, "said Stefan Johansson, the driver final session this evening.

How hard was the practice? Well, it is very difficult to the Acura axle parts and other race. On Thursday, three distinct practices have been conducted with over 30 machines to cut through the hills north of Georgia, through which the Road Atlanta facility is woven. Morning, noon and evening practice sessions kept the drivers and crews busy trying to find the fast line on the pavement racing Acura Motorsports reported. Three teams prototype Acura, Andretti Green Racing, Lowe's Fernandez Racing and Highcroft Racing, includes programming for the automaker to debut at Petit Le Mans.

"The Acura has been very reliable throughout the season. We have a good range driver and crew very good. We have had ups and downs this year, it was a year learning the AGR Acura and sports car. Porsche ran in this form for decades. This is the year of inception Acura, HPD and AGR. We think we have a good car for Road Atlanta, "said Bryan Herta, # 26 XM Satellite AGR Acura ARX-01a.