Velocity to enter ALMS

Velocity Motorsports has announced its intentions to enter the American Le Mans Series. The team currently competing in the Star Mazda Series will use 2007 as a testing and development year, but could enter a race or two at the end of the year in the LMP2 class. Linking up with Creation Autosportif, Velocity will move into racing prototypes with a strong partnership.

"For some time now we have been considering expanding our race operations to offer a next step for drivers competing in our Star Mazda program," said Ken Erb, Director of Business Development. "We thought about Formula Atlantic, IPS, and Daytona Prototypes, and felt that the most logical step was to pursue Prototype racing in the American Le Mans Series.
The Star Mazda team has taken its first step in moving into the ALMS by partnering with Creation Autosportif. The British outfit will share workspace with Velocity in its shop in Piedmont Triad.

"We have had conversations with all of the major chassis, engine and tire manufacturers and are taking the first steps towards building a strategic partnership with Creation Autosportif."

"We're extremely optimistic about the 2007 season here in the United States," Creation Commercial Director Andy Woolgar said. "The technical and logistical support available to us through our alliance with Velocity Motorsports and in general here in the Piedmont Triad is going to make us that much more competitive and we intend to take full advantage."