For Audi ALMS comes the hot phase

Over the three rounds of Christensen and Carrell share three points at the top of the general classification of the ALMS. Both the driver Audi can not afford even the slightest mistake. Former Formula 1 pilot Laguna Seca, the team stands for buyers Audi Champion Racing. In theory, all eleven pilots still retain the chance to win the title. Circle Laguna Seca is located just a few miles from the Californian seaside town Monterey in rural areas. Known and is an insidious plot trails with steep openable corner combinations. Wind blew up sand from nearby dunes on the road, making the track extremely slippery. Team Audi Sport North America has not lost at Laguna Seca and is now focused on their third convincing victory. The crew arrived in California earlier than planned because of repair R8 under Frank and Emanuele Pirro Biala, received severe injuries in Mosport flight. To maintain the mood before the final tournament, Audi drivers have enjoyed quiet time the past couple of weeks. Emmanuel Pirro vacationing with his family in Sardinia, Frank Biela spent time with his daughter at Marienbad. Rinaldo Capello spent holidays in Italy, in the province of Calabria, with a short break for the presentation of the new Audi R8 in Lago Maggiore. Tom Kristensen enjoyed with her teammates in Canelli (Italy) on a bicycle tour and was in early September, an extraordinary rendezvous. At home in Denmark, he was invited to dine with Queen Margaret II. Quotes before the flight Laguna Seca: Frank Biella: "Laguna Seca - one of the most challenging trails. At first glance it seems easy, but you'll need a couple of laps in order to find the best line and speed. The last two years Emmanuel and I were very strong here and it should not now change. " Emmanuel Pirro: "I feel recovered and is configured to fight again. Laguna Seca I really like and I look forward to once again be able to sit in the R8. To win the championship will need a small miracle, but a great desire to win is still preserved" . Rinaldo Capello: "Laguna Seca - one of the finest trails in the ALMS and we, the drivers love it. Unusually great technical trail and has many sharp turns." Tom Kristensen: "Last year I participated for the first time in Laguna Seca. The track is located in one of the most beautiful regions of the United States. We plan to finish as winners of the preferred, although in any case, we have good prospects in the league." Johnny Herbert: "Despite a 20-second penalty in the last year I finished two seconds later, the winning machine Biela / Pirro. This will be my second participation at Laguna Seca. I like this track. Once confident fifth. The third and second place late in the third ALMS flight, I hope to maintain this trend and win my first victory in ALMS ". Stefan Johansson: "Laguna Seca - one of my favorite trails in the United States. A few turns of very interesting and challenging. Qualification is very important here, because overtaking is very difficult. Last year I led the qualification in the front row alongside Dindo and graduated from flight third. So we expect to bring home a good result. " Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Sport: "Our goal in Laguna Seca - the repetition of good results in recent years. Nevertheless, we expect a thrilling clash between Audi, Cadillac, and Panoz. For Frank and Emanuel is the last chance to succeed in their struggle for title. Last year they were very far behind in the championship, but in the end still able to beat Tom and Dindo. We have two strong and balanced team and driver in 2001 proved that a good championship is an exciting ending. " Information provided by the official importer of Audi AG in Ukraine - "Automobile group" VIPOS. "While use of materials reference is obligatory