The FIA WEC bids a warm 'welcome back' to British team Strakka Racing who confirmed today it will contest the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMP2 category with a Strakka Dome S103-Nissan. The car will be driven for the fifth consecutive year by an unchanged driver line up of Nick Leventis (London), Danny Watts (Buckingham) and Jonny Kane (Thame).
Based at Silverstone, in the heart of the UK’s motorsport valley, Strakka Racing has a rich history in sportscar racing, winning the LMP1 Privateers’ trophy at the 24 Heures du Mans last year. The team has previously enjoyed success in the LMP2 class, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010 and finishing as runners-up in the European Le Mans Series in 2010 and 2011.
The triumphant trio will contest the 2014 FIA WEC, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the DOME Strakka S103, powered by a Nissan VK45 4.5-litre V8 LMP2 petrol engine.
Nick Leventis: “This year is a new challenge for Strakka Racing. We’ll be fighting against strong and established teams in LMP2 prototype racing, but we’re confident in the development of the DOME Strakka S103. Our previous success in the class certainly makes us determined to win similar accolades and achieve the best possible result at each race, yet with the strength of other competitors on the track it won’t be an easy task.”
Jonny Kane: “Throughout the winter season we’ve spent a lot of time in our internal simulator working alongside Strakka Performance developing the DOME Strakka S103 to try to optimise our set-up ahead of testing and the first race. When the season begins and we’re racing on-track against some of the leading teams, we’ll have access to in-depth data, and based on what we know at this stage, we’re in for a very exciting season.”
Danny Watts: “Strakka Racing has the stability of a consistent team and that will play to our advantage in the 2014 season. Last year’s highlight of winning the LMP1 Privateers’ award at the 24 Heures du Mans is a reflection of Strakka Racing’s ambition. We know each other inside and out, and we’re looking forward to building on both our LMP1 and LMP2 experience with our sights firmly set on consistent podium finishes.”
Quotes from Strakka Racing press release
Photo: 24 HOURS OF LE MANS 2013: drivers from left to right - Nick Leventis, Danny Watts, Jonny Kane
