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| CHEVROLET HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST TEST AT BRANDS HATCH |
| Drivers Enthused By 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti WTC |
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BRANDS HATCH, 21 February 2006 — RML and Chevrolet had a successful first test with the new 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti WTC at Brands Hatch today. In freezing temperatures and through showers of rain, sleet and snow, the team managed to gather valuable data from drivers Alain Menu and Nicola Larini. Rob Huff - who shook down the very first 2006-spec at Millbrook two weeks ago - will be in action tomorrow, Wednesday.
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Despite the changing weather conditions, both Menu and Larini were happy with their first runs in the 2006 Lacetti, which now features left-hand drive, revised aerodynamics and Yokohama tyres instead of last year's Michelins. “It's a pity the weather kept changing like it did,” Menu said. “I managed to get in just three or four laps in the dry, so we mainly concentrated on finalizing the oil cooler position for the remainder of the day. The feeling of the car in general is good and the left-hand drive is definitely an improvement. “
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RML Chief Executive, Ray Mallock, was pleased with outcome of the tests, despite the less than perfect weather. “Today was a day of firsts,” Mallock said. “It was the first time our new car ran in anger on a proper racetrack and the first time Alain and Nicola could sample the Yokohama tyres. We just had a minor teething problem with the power steering system before lunch, but the engineers sorted that out for the afternoon session. Apart from that we had no major issues, so we could quickly start amassing data. Unfortunately we were only using a portion of the track (the short Indy Circuit) for this test, as the Grand Prix track can only be used for race meetings due to restrictions on the number of “noisy” days. But all in all we can say that we've had a very productive day indeed.”
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After this week's test in Brands Hatch, testing will continue in Albacete, Spain next week and Magny Cours, France the following week.
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| > | 19 July 2006 Chevrolet heads to Mexico after intensive tests |
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| > | 23 June 2006 Interactive live web conference from Curitiba |
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| > | 10 Mai 2006 Rob Huff Keen To Go Back To Track Of First Touring Car Success |
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| > | 27 March 2006 35 Cars Expected In Closer Than Ever Touring Car Fest |
| > | 22 March 2006 Ideal Conditions At Second Day Of Official Test |
| > | 21 March 2006 Team Sees Winter Promise Confirmed |
| > | 10 March 2006 First Privateer Lacetti Runs In Magny Cours |
| > | 28 February 2006 Learning Process On New Tyres Continues |
| > | 21 February 2006 Drivers Enthused By 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti WTC |
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08 February 2006 Rob Huff Happy With “Comfortable and Smooth” Car |
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30 January 2006 First Customer Cars Will Run In ADAC Procar Championship; WTCC Outing Possible |
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12 January 2006 Continues Involvement in Top-Level Motorsports |
| > | 11 Januar 2006 New Car To Start Testing In February; Customer Cars Available |
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