YOUNG DRIVER SHINES IN FINAL TEAM RLR TEST

The final test session of the season saw Team RLR give an aspiring young driver a taste of what it is like to compete in the world’s most competitive endurance racing category.

 

Team RLR will now focus on developing it plans for the 2012 Le Mans Series and challenging for honours in what will be the top level of the championship due to the introduction of a new format next season.

James Rigby said:
“It was a great experience and I can’t thank Team RLR enough for the opportunity. Even though it was quite wet the MG Lola was amazing to drive, actually easier in many ways than what I’m used to as it has so much more capability. Being able to get some insight from Rob Garofall was really useful in understanding the commitment needed to drive the car to its maximum. It’s not that complicated to drive but you need to push it a lot more to get the best out of it. I wasn’t too far away from the other guys’ times by the end of the day which was pleasing. I think given better conditions there was a bit more to come from me too. It really is the highlight of my racing career so far and a bit of a dream come true. Hopefully I’ve shown that I have what it takes to be competitive in LMP2 and put me in the shop window for a drive.”

Team RLR team principal Nick Reynolds said:
“Everything went to plan with the test. The weather didn’t really play ball but it was still a useful day. It was good to be able to give James a decent amount of running in the MG Lola to see how he got on. He settled down to work quickly and showed good improvement throughout the day. Hopefully it will open a few doors for him in the Le Mans Series. The drivers reported that the car felt good and well balanced so it was a constructive end to our 2011 programme.”