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| August 18, 2004 News |
| Red Bull Driver Search Announces ‘Scouted’ Racers for 2004 Program |
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Ten promising young American racers have earned a coveted place in the 2004 Red Bull Driver Search through the “scouted” portion of the program. The ten drivers were selected by a team of expert ‘undercover’ scouts who has been scouring the ranks of junior U.S. formulae for the past couple of months. This is an unparalleled opportunity for these drivers who stand to win a place on the Red Bull Junior Team; an accolade that earns them a fully funded racing scholarship, representing the U.S. in a junior European racing series for 2005.
Red Bull Driver Search ‘Scouted’ Candidates
Colin Braun – Ovalo, TX
Dane Cameron – Sonoma, CA
CR Crews III – Prosper, TX
John Edwards – Little Rock, AR
Brian Frisselle – Aventura, FL
Robbie Pecorari – Aston, PA
Joel Miller – Atspeteria, CA
Jonathan Summerton – Kissimee, FL
Wade VanHooser – Tulare, CA
Lucas Wolfe – Methanicsburg, PA
(Note: All of the drivers listed above, with the exception of Brian Frisselle, Lucas Wolfe and John Edwards have an extensive background in karting and more information on their backgrounds can be found through an EKN search. Both Frisselle and Edwards have a background in Formula Dodge and Wolfe is a second generation sprint car driver who is currently running in the World of Outlaws series. Wolfe began racing in Quarter Midgets, progressed to 600cc Micro Sprints and now to full blown sprint cars)
The chosen drivers will be appraised at an intense three-day program consisting of practice, testing and evaluation, at Sebring International Raceway from Aug. 31-Sept. 2. In Sebring, they will join 12 karters who have progressed through a series of go-kart qualifiers in the 2004 program. The 22 drivers will go head to head in Skip Barber Racing RT2000 Formula Dodge racecars. A panel of judges (see list below) led by Danny Sullivan will evaluate the participants, and between six and ten drivers will be invited to travel to the Red Bull Driver Search Final. The Final will be held at the Estoril Circuit, Portugal in October, where ultimately, the 2004 winners will be selected to join the Red Bull Junior Team.
Panel of Judges:
Danny Sullivan, America, head of the Red Bull Driver Search, former Formula 1 driver for Tyrell-Ford, 1985 Indy 500 winner and 1988 CART Indycar Champion.
Dr. Helmut Marko, Austria, former Formula 1 driver for BRM, winner of the 1971 Le Mans edition and advisor to the Red Bull Driver Search program.
Alan Docking, Australia, owner of Alan Docking Racing, one of Britain’s most prolific racing teams, best known for its success in British Formula 3.
Roberto Cavallari, Italy, co-founder of JD Motorsport, a team that has prevailed in Eurocup Formula Renault championship with 4 consecutive titles from 1996-1999, the 1996 title won by Formula 1 driver and Red Bull sponsored, Enrique Bernoldi. Roberto currently runs 2003 Red Bull Driver Search winner, Dominique Claessens, in both Eurocup and German Formula Renault.
Red Bull Driver Search Go Kart Qualifiers:
F1 Outdoors, East Bridgewater, MA
Justin Larson – Safety Harbor, FL
Jeremy Warren – Noblesville, IN
Chase Stroschein – Shoreview, MN
Joey King – Silvis, OH
Casey Neal – Middletown, OH
Matthew Jordan – Punxsutawney, PA
Six additional karters will be selected at the second outdoor go-kart run off at Infineon Raceway August 23-25. From there, the six drivers will progress to the Semi-Finals in Sebring, Fla., August 31-Sept. 2.
The 2004 Red Bull Driver Search a program aims to discover and support the "diamond in the rough," lacking the knowledge and contacts needed to embark on a career in racing, as well as talented young drivers already in racing. The long-term goal is to have a steady group of three to six American drivers racing in Europe, on the Red Bull Junior Team, groomed to break into Formula 1 and compete for the World Championship.
For additional information on the Red Bull Driver Search, visit http://www.redbulldriversearch.com For more information on the Red Bull Junior Team, visit http://www.redbull-juniorteam.com
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