USC – Marino Franchitti with Fall Line Motorsports at Road America

Lined up in the GTD category, the usual crew of the No. 8 Audi R46 LMS ultra from Fall Line Motorsports Charlie Putman and Charles Espenlaub will see the arrival this weekend at Road America, Wisconsin of Marino Franchitti, recruited for the occasion. The younger brother of Dario Franchitti joins the team led by Michael Hurvey after winning the 12 Hours of Sebring this season for Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates with Memo Rojas and Scott Pruett.

“It was great to get the call from Michael to come ride with Fall Line at Road America and I'm really looking forward to working with the team, Charlie, and Charles this weekend. I hope I can bring a new perspective to the program and help the team achieve the performances they are capable of. » indicates the 39-year-old Scot. “The championship has not smiled on us so far in 2014, explains Charles Espenlaub. As a team, we worked hard to overcome difficulties and move forward. And like any competitive team, we seek every means to achieve our goals. We welcome the arrival of Marino who joins our efforts. »

Fall Line Motorsports' best result was a sixth place at Sebring last March.