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06/07/2007
Reunited with Tomas Enge for the second of two races for Petersen Motorsport/White Lightning Racing in their GT2 Ferrari 430 GT, Darren this weekend is at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, the smallest circuit visited by the ALMS.
Asked about the 1.54 mile, 8-turn track, the GT1 Le Mans winner says, "I wasn't sure about Lime Rock when I first got there last year, especially coming straight off the back of Le Mans, but the more laps I did the more comfortable I became. I got GT1 pole there in the Aston Martin last year, so I know I can slot it all together. It's a challenge for all of us drivers who've been at Le Mans, coming from the largest track most of us ever race at to the smallest, and Lime Rock is very tight, twisty and bumpy - very challenging indeed."
(About passing and being passed): "When you are racing on large tracks like Le Mans, or Salt Lake, you get much more warning of cars coming up behind you as you can see them and plan ahead. On a short circuit like Lime Rock, it means fast prototypes will come upon you much quicker and you will probably find yourself thinking you have space and suddenly you don't. You have to spend a lot of time looking in your mirrors and drive intelligently."
(About the race): "I think Lime Rock will be a very eventful race because of the track's nature and its size. I did find last year that the more laps I did, the more I enjoyed it. I wouldn't say it's one of my favorites, but I like it. Obviously the success at Utah was fantastic. To turn up there and drive a new car, with a new team, and get a win straight off was a dream. Now we know what can be achieved, against some strong competition, and we will be going all out to do it again at Lime Rock."
The American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix will take the green flag at 3:05 pm (ET) on Saturday, July 7 (8:05 pm BST). The event can be heard live on the American Le Mans Series Radio Web, available through www.americanlemans.com
Darren, 34, lives near Banbury in Oxfordshire. Successful in many different categories of motorsport, his most notable and high profile victories have been at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the British Touring Car Championship. He's a firm favourite with teams, fans, and media alike from around the world.
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