London. (12th Feb, 2010). Following the confirmation last week of the 2010 calendar, the Zing Trofeo Abarth 500 GB is proud to announce that two more teams, Mardi Gras Motorsport and Pulce Racing will join the series in the innaugural year. The Mardi Gras Motorsport Abarth 500 Assetto Corse will be driven by Paul Smith competing against Benny Simonsen who will drive for Pulce Racing.
Championship Organiser Paolo Callea said today:
“I’m happy to be able to announce more teams and more drivers for the championship. We are showing that the package is an attractive one for both drivers and teams and I am confident that in the next couple of weeks we will be able to announce even more entries. “
Mardi Gras Motorsport Team Manager, Paul Hetherington said:
“Mardi Gras Motorsport have a long and successful history in one make championships and we are always excited to get involved in something new. The car looks well engineered and the series is supporting some very exciting meetings. We are really looking forward to this years Trofeo Abarth 500″.
Paul Smith said about competing in the championship:
“From my own perspective I would like to say how excited I am about being part of the Trofeo Abarth 2010 Championship, looking forward to some very close action at some of the best events in 2010, and privileged to be associated with Mardi Gras Motorsport, one of the most successful teams in one make racing.”
Denise Watt MD of Pulce Racing said:
“Pulce Racing are really excited to be on the Trofeo Abarth grid with a driver of the calibre and speed of Benny. ”
Benny Simonsen said:
“I cant wait for that first race to start, and I’m really pleased to have signed with such a professional team as Pulce Racing. I’m sure we’re going to be up the front fighting for the race wins and the Championship.”
The Pulce Racing car will be backed by Abarth dealer Vospers. John Hutchinson – Brand Manager for Abarth Vospers said:
“Vospers are proud to be a part of the Trofeo Abarth 500 GB. Abarth is already very appealing to those who remember the brand’s golden age during the ’50s and ’60s, and the race series will help attract a whole new generation of enthusiasts. Vospers are thrilled to be supported by Abarthisti.co.uk, the UK’s largest online community of owners.”
