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Media Release: Memorial Kart Race Fitting Tribute To Dan Wheldon

London, UK – Tuesday, December 6, 2001: The Dan Wheldon Memorial Kart Race held at Daytona Milton Keynes on Monday, December 5, proved a fitting tribute to the 2005 IndyCar Champion and double Indy 500 winner who hailed from nearby Emberton in Buckinghamshire by raising over £17,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.
Friends and colleagues representing the elite ranks of worldwide motorsport united to race in Dan’s...
 

Media Release: Overwhelming Support For Dan Wheldon Memorial Kart Race

Media Release: Overwhelming Support For Dan Wheldon Memorial Kart Race

London, UK – Thursday, December 1, 2011; The Dan Wheldon Memorial Kart Race, set to take place at Daytona Milton Keynes on Monday, December 5, has received overwhelming support from fans and the motor racing industry alike, all wishing to race in Dan’s honour while raising funds for the Wheldon family’s chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society.

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Media Release: Brabham Takes Consecutive ALMS Titles In Style

London, UK – Sunday, October 3, 2010; David Brabham can claim yet another entry in the annals of American Le Mans Series history, sealing back-to-back championship titles in style at the final Series round – Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta – winning the LMP2 class and finishing fourth overall.
A legend of the ALMS since its inception in 1999, Brabham was justifiably rewarded with his first championship crown last...
 

Media Release: Brabham Delivers Solid Qualifying Ahead Of Double ALMS Title Bid

London, UK – Friday, October 1, 2010; David Brabham delivered a solid final qualifying session of the season for Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, to put Patrón Highcroft Racing third fastest in LMP2 ahead of tomorrow’s 1000mile/10hour showdown, as Brabham bids for back-to-back American Le Mans Series championship crowns.
Patrón Highcroft Racing has featured strongly in every track session at Road Atlanta. Marino...
 

Media Release: Brabham Bids For Back-To-Back Title Battle At Petit Le Mans

London, UK – Friday, September 24, 2010; David Brabham is preparing his bid to claim back-to-back American Le Mans Series titles with Patrón Highcroft Racing as the 2010 championship heads for the final round showdown - Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.
A faultless run of podiums including three race victories, four second places and a third place finish have earned the reigning LMP1 champion, together with...
 

Media Release: Highcroft Honour Brabham With 100 Livery

London, UK – Friday, August 27, 2010; David Brabham’s 100th American Le Mans Series race celebrations got off to a flying start at Mosport International Raceway today, thanks to special efforts from Patrón Highcroft Racing.
The Highcroft crew surprised the sportscar legend by unveiling special anniversary livery for the LMP championship-leading car, which will proudly boast the race number 100, instead of its...
 

Media Release: Brabham Set For Salt Lake Showdown

London, UK – Thursday, July 1, 2010; David Brabham is ready to resume his American Le Mans Series title fight as the championship heads to Salt Lake City, Utah. Commanding a four point lead approaching the fourth round at Miller Motorsports Park, Brabham will be hunting for maximum points at a circuit he bills as one of the toughest on the ALMS calendar.
Sterling performances by Brabham and teammate Simon...
 

Media Release: Brabham & Highcroft Denied Debut Le Mans Podium

London, UK – Sunday, June 13, 2010; David Brabham and Highcroft Racing’s faultless second place in LMP2 was stolen away in the 20th hour of the Le Mans 24 Hours 2010, a cooling issue ending the team’s dream debut and Brabham’s hopes to secure a fourth consecutive class title at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
In the experienced hands of Brabham, Marino Franchitti and Marco Werner, the Highcroft crew made an awesome...
 

Media Release: Brabham Second Fastest In Class Ahead Of Le Mans 2010 Battle

London, UK – Friday, June 11th, 2010; David Brabham is shaping up to add another Le Mans 24 Hours class win to his already impressive racing portfolio after two solid qualifying sessions secured Highcroft Racing the second fastest LMP2 starting slot ahead of the team’s race debut.
Brabham continued Highcroft’s impressive first showing in France by finishing Thursday’s opening two-hour session top of the LMP2...
 

Media Release: Brabham Makes Highcroft Racing’s Le Mans Debut

London, UK – Thursday, June 10th, 2010: David Brabham kicked off his mission to make it four wins in a row, opening his 17th 24 Hours of Le Mans account on Wednesday, June 9, with the fastest LMP2 time in first practice while the debutant Highcroft Racing car finished preliminary qualifying second in class.
After three years partnering Highcroft Racing in the American Le Mans Series it was apt for Brabham to...