24 Hours of Le Mans

Racing for Holland announces Le Mans 2005 drivers.

Dutch team Racing for Holland announced their 2005 Le Mans 24 hours drivers today. The two drivers to join Racing for Holland team manager Jan Lammers will be Dutchman John Bosch and American Elton Julian.

© Racing for Holland - Jan Lammers, John Bosch and Elton Julian.

Back for Le Mans 2005 with Racing for Holland is the quick and very reliable allrounder John Bosch. Jan Lammers: “John is not only a good friend but also and ideal team mate, he is quick, comes with good advices and I have never seen him failing and damaging the car. If it starts raining, John is in his element and I can peacefully sleep during his nightly stints”.

John Bosch: “Since my debut at Le Mans, with Jan and Racing for Holland, in 2003, I consider the 24 hours of Le Mans as one of the worlds most exciting races. After driving a Ferrari 575M in the GTS class last year I wanted to return to Le Mans with a ’Le Mans prototype’. There is no need to say that the possibility to work together with Jan and the team is a great opportunity. I know the team well and although we will face though competition, I think a solid race can bring great result.”

Elton Julian is named as third driver of the Dutch team of driver and team owner Jan Lammers. Jan: “Elton is a valuable asset to the team, he is a proven winner and every crack knows that when you are capable of winning a British Formula 3 race you are a winner! Elton will need some time to get used to the car but I do not foresee any problems. You can drive or you cannot!”

Elton: “For me sportscars is the right choice, there are many talented drivers that did not make it in Forumla 1 but do have solid careers in sportscar racing. I will reunite with many of my old ’schoolmates’ from Formula 3 and Formula 3000!”

Last week Elton Julian brought a visit to the Netherlands for a seat fitting and to get acquainted with the car and the team.

Next Thursday and Friday Racing for Holland will participate in a tire test for Dunlop at the HTTT circuit in South France (Paul Ricard). John Bosch has other commitments and will come in action with the Dome-Judd S101 next month.

The team’s official presentation is scheduled for the last week of May.