Bergmeister Puts the No. 45 DP on the Overall Pole for Rolex 24 At Daytona; Sets New Track Record
January 27, 2011 – Daytona Beach, FL – Joerg Bergmeister (Germany) set a new DP record of 1:40.099 at the Daytona International Speedway today, putting the No. 45 Flying Lizard Porsche-Powered DP on the overall pole for Saturday’s Rolex 24 race. The No. 45 Daytona Protoype is powered by a Porsche Motorsport-prepared, 911-based flat-6 engine and the chassis, previously run by Brumos Racing, won the race overall in 2009. Joining Bergmeister for the 24 hour race (January 29-30) are drivers Patrick Long (USA), Seth Neiman (USA), and Johannes van Overbeek (USA).
I can’t wait for the race! Go Lizards!!!
Marty