14.08.2003 CANADIAN FERRI COMPETIZIONE TEAM TO MAKE ALMS DEBUT THIS WEEKEND IN GRAND PRIX OF MOSPORT
A new Canadian-owned and sponsored racing team will make its American Le Mans Series debut in this weekend's Toronto Grand Prix of Mosport at Mosport International Raceway. Ferri Competizione and Ferrari Maserati of Ontario will campaign a Ferrari 360 Modena in the GT class in the annual American Le Mans Series event at the historic Mosport circuit.
"This entry marks a historic beginning for Ferri Competizione and Ferrari Maserati of Ontario and we are very excited to participate in a prestigious race with the finest brand in the world, Ferrari," said Remo Ferri, Team Owner and President of Ferrari Maserati of Ontario. "Our participation is even more special because we are aiming for the top with a Ferrari and a strong driver lineup"
Veteran drivers Mauro Baldi and Andrea Bertolini will pilot the no32 entry in the Toronto Grand Prix of Mosport. Both have a extensive racing experience at world class racing events. The team includes technicians from Ferrari Maserati of Ontario along with engineers and technicians who have come over from Michelotto and Ferrari S.P.A. in Italy.
"This race presents us with an unique opportunity to raise our profile among Ontarians who appreciate the artistry and tradition of fine handmade automobiles," said Ferri. "Ferrari Maserati is a living legend in world class racing and our participation in Ontario is the beginning of a new era."
Mauro
Baldi drove for Alfa Romeo, Spirit and Arrows during the early eighties
in a 41-race Formula 1 career. The 49 year old from Reggio Emilia was reborn
as a Sportscar driver, going on to score successes with the Sauber-Mercedes
and Peugeot teams, before moving to America and conquering the Daytona
24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours classics. Experienced driver Andrea Bertolini
is competing this year in the FIA GT series with JMB Racing.