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Lotus to join ALMS with Evora GTE

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By on February 29th, 2012

Lotus in partnership with Alex Job Racing has announced plans to compete in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón for the GT championship.

Lotus Evora GTE will make its first run with the Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach the weekend of April 14th.
Lotus AJR will carry sponsorship from Battery Tender, William Rast and is a Yokohama-supported team for 2012. It will go head-to-head against factory and works-supported GT entries from the likes of BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari and Porsche.

“This is doubly good news for the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón,” said Scott Atherton, ALMS President and CEO. “It’s a pleasure to welcome the Lotus brand and its spectacular Evora to the most competitive GT class of racing in the world. But to have this factory-backed effort spearheaded by Alex Job – one of the most successful team owners in ALMS history – assures that this will be yet another championship-caliber entry to the GT class. I know that fans at each of our events will be enthralled when the AJR Lotus, complete with its iconic livery and Battery Tender sponsorship, hits the track.”

Alex Job Racing is one of the most successful teams in sports car racing. The team’s resume includes ALMS GT series championships in 2004, 2003, 2002; a record 22 consecutive ALMS GT pole positions; two class victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans; and seven Sebring 12 Hours victories – 2010, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999 and 1995.

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