Sam Schmidt chooses Honda for 2012

From next season, theIndyCar will welcome Lotus and Chevrolet as new engine manufacturers. After AJ Foyt Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing, Sam Schmidt Motorsports is the third team to adopt Honda's 6-liter turbo V2.2 for the 2012 season. This news bodes well for simon pagenaud, former test driver for the Japanese manufacturer, who recently had a test session carried out with Sam Schmidt's team.

“Honda’s success on and off the track is second to none”, recognizes Sam Schmidt. “I think that the performance, the reliability of the company corresponds perfectly to the objectives of Sam Schmidt Motorsports. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with them. »

Erik Berkman, President of Honda Performance Racing, is also delighted to extend the partnership with this famous Indycar team. “Sam Schmidt Motorsports continues to achieve impressive results since the team returned full-time to IndyCar this year. The team has solid foundations for future success. We look forward to working with them to achieve our common goals of winning races and Championships. »