Acura teams test at Sebring

The Fernandez Racing team for the American Le Mans Series was the second-fastest among 18 entrants in three days of testing at Sebring International Raceway in Florida.
The Andretti Green Racing and the Highcroft Racing entries, the other two Acura-powered teams ins the American Le Mans Series, were among the top-five in the three days of testing at Sebring.
Drivers Adrian Fernandez and Luis Diaz completed more than 180 laps over three days in the team’s No. 15 Acura Lola B05/40 in the LMP2 division. Their best lap was at 124.479 mph around the 3.7-mile road course. Only the Dyson Racing team entry was faster at 124.506 mph.
“It was a good test. We were working on the final setup for the car more than trying to put the fastest lap, focusing on long runs and the race,� Fernandez said. “We are making good progress. Luis and I are getting better all the time – as is the whole team – and our driving styles are very similar. There is a lot of strong competition in this series – great teams and good cars. I’m excited. We will be ready for a good fight.�
The Fernandez Racing Team is one of three Acura-powered teams entered in the American Le Mans Series LMP2 division. All three teams will be making their debut with the Acura cars in the series.
“We have been making a lot of improvements and taking a lot of big steps every day,� Diaz said. “I think we were very competitive against teams with a lot more experience which speaks well about the team and the whole package we have here. Sebring is one of the most difficult tracks that I have ever driven. It is super bumpy and super fast. It’s really different, and I enjoy driving here.�
The Andretti Green Racing Courage LC75-Acura had its best lap on the third day of testing at 124.039 mph.
"We're getting there," said Andretii Green Racing driver Dario Franchitti. "There still is a long way to go and a lot of work to do. It's an ongoing process in the development of a new program."
The Highcroft Racing Courage LC75-Acura had its best lap on the second day at 122.89 mph.
"We really haven't done much to the car," said Stefan Johansson, a Highcroft Racing driver from Sherman Oaks. "Neither have we done enough to know how we are on reliability. We'll find out for sure in a few weeks."