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Already established as a serious
training ground for European racing series such as GP2, Formula Master’s status
as a feeder series was extended to the United States today as two additional
prizes in the Indy Pro-Series and the Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series
were confirmed.
Aimed
at encouraging young drivers to pursue professional prospects in the United
States, both USA-based tests are the result of a new partnership between Formula
Master and Cheever Group.
Formed in 1997 following owner
Eddie Cheever Jr’s 132-race career in Formula One, Cheever Racing has enjoyed
several wins in the IndyCar Series, including the Indianapolis 500, as well as
the Indy Pro-Series.
“This
new relationship with Formula Master solves our goal of establishing a bridge
between European and American racing and offering young drivers the alternative
of racing in the USA,” said Cheever. “Due to the high level of competition in
Formula Master we are convinced the graduates of this Series will be prepared to
take the next step in their professional career. We are looking forward to
testing the next young stars.”
Whilst the Indy Pro-Series test
will be awarded to this year’s best rookie, the Grand-Am test will be granted to
the best two team-mates of the year.
The
prizes complete Formula Master’s impressive line-up of tests for this year,
which will see the Series’ champion test with the Honda Racing F1 Team. 2008’s
vice-champion will be granted a test with GP2 team Trident Racing and the
Formula Master driver finishing third in the Series will be awarded a test in
the N.Technology Honda Accord Euro R Super 2000 WTCC car.
“Racing in the USA is a great
prospect and we are pleased to offer such an opportunity to our drivers thanks
to Cheever Group,” said Series Chairman Mauro Sipsz. “With five prizes this
year, in addition to Eurosport’s fantastic TV coverage and our great Formula
Master single-seater, we are confident that we are delivering the best possible
racing option for young drivers.”
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