24 Hours of Le Mans
In 2010, Highcroft Racing made their debut in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers David Brabham, Marino Franchitti, and Marco Werner piloted the HPD ARX-01c the team used in the American Le Mans Series. Due to French Liquor Laws, the team were unable to display their primary sponsor, Patrón Tequila, on the car. They instead chose to represent their charitable partner, Malaria No More. They qualified 2nd in class, behind Strakka Racing, the second HPD team. The team completed 296 laps and finished 9th in class.
In 2012, the team will field a DeltaWing experimental car designed by Ben Bowlby and built by All American Racers. The car turned its first laps on March 1, 2012 at Buttonwillow Raceway and is scheduled to make its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Marino Franchitti and Michael Krumm leading the driver lineup.
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