RLR/Andersen Racing tests four over four days: Four drivers recently participated in four days of testing with RLR/Andersen Racing. Andrew Prendeville, Brad Jaeger, Jonathan Goring and Jonny Baker tested the team’s Indy Pro Series car at Homestead-Miami Speedway for two days and Sebring International Raceway for two days.
“It was probably one of the best testing programs I’ve ever had, ” said Prendeville, who had four top-five finishes with the team in 2007. “We had four solid days of testing. We were able to learn some things about the car that we didn’t have time to work on during the season. We had set plans for what we wanted to get accomplished during the tests, and we got through our list. It was very effective. “
Jaeger, who was part of Andersen Racing’s Star Mazda squad in 2006, tested an Indy Pro Series car one day at both tracks. He competed in the Indy Pro Series with Brian Stewart Racing this year.
“The test went really well at both Homestead and Sebring, ” Jaeger said. “It was really interesting to see the differences between the car I drove all year long and the car I drove at these two test days. Most people think the cars are all the same because it’s a spec series, but they can feel totally different depending on the setup. It’s hard to describe the differences, but each setup has its strengths and weaknesses. I enjoyed working with the RLR/Andersen Indy Pro Series team, and it was a great learning experience for me. “
Goring and Baker, Andersen Racing’s two full-time Star Mazda drivers in 2007, got their first opportunity in an Indy Pro Series car during the test at Sebring.
They both received Indy Pro Series tests as part of the team’s incentive program. By competing in three series, Andersen Racing is one of the few Indy Pro Series, Star Mazda and F2000 teams that is able to reward its full-season drivers with a test at the next-highest level at year’s end. It’s the only team that is currently making that offer for all three of those particular support series. It strives to offer rising stars one central home and the very best training available in order to propel them into open-wheel racing’s major leagues.
Both Goring and Baker were thrilled with the chance to test cars that compete in the official development series of IndyCar.
“It is a great car, ” said Goring, who did about 40 laps at Sebring. “I worked with all the RLR/Andersen Racing Indy Pro Series engineers and mechanics. We went over the data and discussed the setup and made progress every time we went out. I want to thank (team co-owner) Dan (Andersen) very much for the opportunity. “
“The car was the quickest I have ever driven, but I didn’t feel overwhelmed by it at all, ” Baker said. “I approached this test as a fantastic learning experience that would be great fun. It was definitely both. ”
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