Three drivers pass Firestone Indy Lights rookie test

Three Firestone Indy Lights drivers successfully completed rookie oval testing March 24 at Kentucky Speedway.

Jonathan Summerton of RLR/Andersen Racing and Gustavo Yacaman of Sam Schmidt Motorsports were cleared to compete on ovals after completing their evaluation under the supervision of Firestone Indy Lights officials. French driver Richard Philippe also passed his oval testing in a car prepared by series newcomer Genoa.

“The drivers demonstrated they had the ability to drive our cars at high speed on oval tracks," said Tony Cotman, vice president for competition for the Indy Racing League, sanctioning body of Firestone Indy Lights. “All three will be welcome additions to the series in 2009."