Doornbos takes Champ Car drivers sailing

Robert Doornbos is set to provide his fellow Champ Car drivers with a unique insight into Dutch culture as the Champ Car World Series moves from Zolder in Belgium to this week's Bavaria Beer Champ Car Grand Prix of Holland presented by Audi, Gant, Hertz, Jumbo and Pioneer.

The Dutchman will be joined by Katherine Legge, Oriol Servia, Dan Clarke, and Champ Car Atlantic driver Franck Perera aboard "botters" tomorrow – a traditional Dutch sailing boat used for fishing.

Holding between 12-14 people, the "botters" were first used in the early 19th century. The Champ Car aces will gather in the traditional Dutch fishing village of Spakenburg – located about 50km from Amsterdam.

"It is certainly going to be a much easier pace than driving a Champ Car, but I'm sure all the guys are still going to be competitive tomorrow," Doornbos said.

"Whether we're aboard a DP01 or a 100-year-old fishing boat – drivers can't help themselves. I am sure everyone will want to be the first boat across the line."