Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Successful Two-Day Test for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing at Barber Motorsports Park

Birmingham, AL (February 25, 2010) - Dreyer & Reinbold Racing completed a successful two-days of testing at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama today. Despite the cold weather conditions the team’s drivers, Justin Wilson (No. 22 Z-Line Designs) and Mike Conway (No. 24 Dad’s Root Beer), logged in a number of miles around the 2.3 mile road course.

Lap time was exactly what the doctor ordered for Conway. Yesterday the Englishman struggled to find the right balance on the car, but that was quickly remedied. It turned out to be a very productive day for Conway as he completed a total of 83 laps, clocking the sixth fastest time of the day with 1:10.2497. Unfortunately, his day was ended a bit prematurely as he made contact in turn nine. Luckily, the car wasn’t badly damaged and it will go back to the team’s Indianapolis-based headquarters to prepare for the season opener in Brazil.

As for Conway’s teammate Wilson, today was just what he needed as well. Additional track time for the Englishman allowed him to gel more with is No. 22 Z-Line Designs crew and engineer. Wilson learned a number of things and as a result he ran a total of 77 laps and ended the final session with the seventh quickest time of 1:10.7397.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing will head to Sebring International Raceway with Ana Beatriz for two more days of testing. Once the test is completed, DRR will head back to its Indianapolis-based headquarters to put the final touches on the car for the IZOD IndyCar Series opener in Brazil on March 14th. For more information on the team please visit www.dreyerreinboldracing.com.

What they had to say….

Justin Wilson, No. 22 Z-Line Designs: “The test went quite well. We were quick early on and we just continued to work through a few changes. Right at the end of the day we set our quickest lap, which was on the end lap, and finally I got what I was looking for. It’s a shame that the lap times aren’t shown on the results sheet, but we ended up pretty quick and I am pleased. I’m looking forward to our next test and then onto Brazil.”

Mike Conway, No. 24 Dad’s Root Beer: “Today was a lot more enjoyable day. We had a lot more comfortable car. We learned a lot from some things that we tried and from Justin and as a result we came away with a proper setup. We just need to keep working on it and I think we are in a good position when we come back to race.”

About Dreyer and Reinbold Racing:

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is entering its 11th season of full-time competition in 2010, making it one of the longest-tenured teams in Indy Racing League competition. Current co-owners, Dennis Reinbold and Robbie Buhl, first teamed in full-time competition at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January of 2000. With Buhl behind the wheel, the two owners tasted victory in their debut race. The 2009 IndyCar Series season-opener on the streets of St.Petersburg marked Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s 200th series start. DRR now has over 240 starts to tuck under its belt and has qualified a total of 23 cars for the Indianapolis 500. In its history, the team has boasted a championship list of alumni drivers. Besides Buhl, the team has run Indianapolis 500 winners, Al Unser, Jr., Buddy Lazier, and Buddy Rice, along with IndyCar Series race winner Ryan Briscoe. The team has one of the longest lines of heritage in American open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 as Dennis Reinbold’s grandfather, "Pop" Dreyer, built leading roadsters that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 30s, 40s, and 50s.

More information on the team can be found at www.dreyerreinboldracing.com.

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