Works deal for Nordschleife classic Carlo van Dam joins Subaru for
Nurburgring 24 Hours
VLAARDINGEN - Dutch racing driver Carlo van Dam has joined the Subaru
works team for this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours. The Japanese car
manufacturer first tested its new Impreza WRX STI earlier this week in
Japan. The Impreza will race this May in the 2-litre turbo-class of the
renowned endurance event at the over 20 kilometres long Nordschleife.
"Last year I first raced in the 24 hour race at the Nurburgring and
finished third with the Volkswagen- team", says Carlo. "I thought it
was a great event and a fantastic track, so I was happy to be offered
a drive for this year's race with Subaru, for whom I competed already
in 2008 in several races of the Japanese GT championship. I am looking
forward to working together with them again and obviously for a racing
driver it is always a pleasure to be invited to be part of a works team.
Also, I of course cherish the opportunity to once again race at the
Nordschleife."
Carlo expects to soon be able to reveal more about his 2010 racing
program. "Apart from my contract with Subaru for the Nurburgring 24
Hours, I have been offered another interesting drive by another team.
Details about that drive I can probably announce this coming week."
The 38th 24h-Rennen at the Nurburgring will start on Saturday May 15.
-source: carlo van dam
