De Ferran Motorsports
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De Ferran Motorsports was a motor racing team that competed in the American Le Mans Series
. The team was owned by the 2003 Indianapolis 500
winner Gil de Ferran
.
Gil de Ferran and co-driver Simon Pagenaud
's first race was the 2008 Utah Grand Prix
where they finished third overall. For the 2009 season the team moved to the LMP1 class drive a Acura ARX-02a
. The team won its first race on April 18, 2009 in Long Beach
.
On August 7, 2009 de Ferran announced that he would retire from racing at the end of the 2009 season. He also planned to move the team to the IndyCar Series
, but instead merged with Luczo Dragon Racing to form de Ferran Luczo Dragon Racing.
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
. The team was owned by the 2003 Indianapolis 500
2003 Indianapolis 500
The 2003 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis on Sunday, May 25, 2003.-Recap:The "curse of the Indy three-peat" prevailed again on lap 169, as pole-sitter and two-time defending champion Hélio Castroneves was held up behind lap car A.J. Foyt IV coming out of the second turn, allowing teammate...
winner Gil de Ferran
Gil de Ferran
Gil de Ferran , is a professional racing driver and team owner. De Ferran was the 2000 and 2001 Champ Car champion driving for the Penske Honda Team and the winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500.Inspired by the success of fellow Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi, de Ferran began his career in kart racing...
.
Gil de Ferran and co-driver Simon Pagenaud
Simon Pagenaud
Simon Pagenaud is a French race car driver born in Poitiers. He currently races in the IZOD IndyCar Series with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.-Career:...
's first race was the 2008 Utah Grand Prix
2008 Utah Grand Prix
The 2008 Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix was the fourth round of the 2008 American Le Mans Series season. It took place at Miller Motorsports Park, Utah on May 18, 2008.-Race results:Class winners in bold...
where they finished third overall. For the 2009 season the team moved to the LMP1 class drive a Acura ARX-02a
Acura ARX-02a
The Acura ARX-02a is a Le Mans Prototype constructed by Acura for competition in the LMP1 category of the American Le Mans Series. It is Acura's second Le Mans Prototype, following their ARX-01 which competed in the LMP2 category.-Development:...
. The team won its first race on April 18, 2009 in Long Beach
2009 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach
The 2009 Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach was the third round of the 2009 American Le Mans Series season. It took place at the Long Beach street circuit, California on April 18, 2009....
.
On August 7, 2009 de Ferran announced that he would retire from racing at the end of the 2009 season. He also planned to move the team to the IndyCar Series
IndyCar Series
The IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier level of American open wheel racing. The current championship, founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, began in 1996 as a competitor to CART known as the Indy Racing League . Citing CART's increasing reliance on expensive machinery and...
, but instead merged with Luczo Dragon Racing to form de Ferran Luczo Dragon Racing.