John Bosh and Danny Sullivan run at Ferrari's Fiorano circuit
First test for Barron Connor Racing Ferrari 575 GTC
Barron Connor Racing have tested the first of their two Ferrari's 575 GTC
at Ferrari's own test track in Italy last Tuesday. Both John Bosch (NL) and
Danny Sullivan (USA) drove the new car at the Pista di Fiorano next to the
Ferrari factory in Maranello.
John Bosch and Danny Sullivan with the new Barron Connor Racing Ferrari 575 GTC at the Pista di Fiorano, Ferrari's own test track.
Photo by Koense.
"Conditions were just perfect", John Bosch explains. "It was cold, but dry
and sunny, and the car ran without any problems. This was quite a special
moment, to be honest, to see the car for the first time and then drive it
at Fiorano. It was shaken down on Friday before the test and both Danny and
I did quite some laps on Tuesday. The support from Ferrari and the people
that have built the car was fantastic. Everybody was there to make sure all
went well. The car was remarkably easy to drive. Of course this was just
the first test, but all felt well and to see the quality of the car and how
it has been built, really is very encouraging. This is the first of the two
Ferrari's 575 GTC that we will enter in the Sebring 12 Hours, the Le Mans
24 Hours and the Le Mans Endurance Series this year. We are nicely on
schedule. We are now finalising our pre-season testing program, while the
second car will be ready in time for Sebring. We are a new team, but I
believe we have brought together a lot of expertise and experience. As for
drivers, interest is high and we are talking to many people at the moment."
Danny Sullivan was equally pleased with the test: "To go to Maranello and
to experience the ambiance was so incredible. Of course you know of the
magic that is Ferrari, but to see, feel and be a small part of it is
something else. I always felt that the 312 PB was the coolest racing car
ever, so to now drive a new Ferrari at their own test track was like a
dream come true. Being there was really moving and made me feel like a kid
again. The car was fantastic. We just turned it on and it ran all day
without any trouble. The potential is definitely there and I feel that we
have the right car for what promises to be the most competitive class in
sportscar racing."
The official launch of the team will be staged prior to the team leaving
for Sebring.
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