Marc Goossens Confirmed For Full ALMS Season In RSR Jaguar

Marc Goossens is set to return to the cockpit of the RSR Jaguar XKR GT for the full 2010 American Le Mans Series sharing with team owner Paul Gentilozzi.

“It is an honor for me to be selected by Jaguar Cars and RSR to drive the #33 Jaguar RSR XKR GT and to be a part of this new Jaguar racing program,” Goossens commented. “I can’t wait to get through all the testing and development and get back to racing at Sebring after what we accomplished at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the progress the RSR team has made this winter.”

“I look forward to racing in the American Le Mans Series,” he said. “As a sports car driver, the biggest challenge is the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the best training ground for that race is the ALMS. Having raced in the 12 Hours of Sebring, Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and most recently at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, those were just one-off events so I am really looking forward to participating in the American Le Mans Series for a full season. It goes without saying that I am very excited to take the green flag in March and fight for the championship for JaguarRSR.”

Goossens was asked to join the Jaguar RSR team for the debut of the new XKR GT racer at the last year’s Petit Le Mans, and piloted the car to its first green flag during the season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

“I have great respect for Marc,” said Gentilozzi. “He is a very talented driver that has a lot to offer to this Jaguar program. He provided valuable feedback during our initial testing and development in 2009, and drove flawlessly at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Moving forward for 2010 and fighting for a championship title, we know Marc is going to be a key factor both on and off track.”