Derani to test SPM IndyCar (Update)

UPDATE Schmidt Peterson Motorsport will also test AutoGP champion Luis Dorrbecker, on Wednesday, March 1st at Sebring.

Luis "Pipo" Derani

02/20/17 IMSA Honda ace Luis "Pipo" Derani will test a Honda-powered Indy car for the first time on March 1st at Sebring with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.

The 23-year-old Brazilian, who confirmed the test to RACER, made a name for himself last year by delivering the winning drives for Tequila Patron ESM at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and again at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.

Driving a Honda-powered Ligier JS P2, the Sao Paulo native drove the wheels off his car to win twice and made his reputation as one of the fastest young road racers in North America.