15/09/2005
NEWS STORY
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A1 Team USA owner and CEO, Rick Weidinger today announced A1 Team USA's driver for the inaugural season, which kicks off at Brands Hatch on Sept 25.
"Scott Speed represents the best for the United States and I think that he clearly meets our obligation to utilize the very best talent that America can offer in order to win the World Cup of Motorsport," said Weidinger. "I believe that A1 Team USA has the best chance for success in A1 Grand Prix because of Scott Speed and our race team."
Speed recently led a successful test run with A1 Team USA at Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France with the fastest lap time at the test. All eyes will be on Speed to see what he can accomplish at Brands Hatch next week.
"It is a tremendous honor to be called onboard by Rick to lead A1 Team USA into Brands Hatch," said Speed. "I am very excited to carry the American flag into competition and will do my best to represent the U.S."
The second point of difference in A1 racing will be evident in its race team. With the involvement of David Price, A1 Team USA's race team will be supported and directed by one of the best in motorsports.
"A1 Team USA is focused so much on the driver and its race team, that it is an honor to be chosen to serve as part of this team for USA," said David Price. "I certainly will use my experience in the last 25 plus years to give Team USA the edge."
A1 Team USA's competition car, named "We the People" recognizes the global makeup of the country and the global aspect of this race series. Its logo is painted in 37 languages across the body of the car. Red and white ripped stripes are streaked from the wing with blue stars sprinkled down to the nose of the car.