Junior Open Wheel Talent

The Formula BMW Americas just completed their first official test of the 2009 season at Palm Beach International Raceway. There were 11 drivers participating in the two-day test. The following is a list of the combined results...

1. Gabby Chaves 1:16.232 Eurointernational
2. Gianmarco Raimondo 1:16.528 Autotecnica
3. Michael Lewis 1:16.621 Eurointernational
4. Giancarlo Vilarinho 1:16.737 Eurointernational
5. Daniel Vela 1:16.878 Eurointernational
6. Joao Victor Horto 1:17.226 Team Apex
7. James Kovacic 1:17.380 OS Racing
8. Alex Ellis 1:17.575 OS Racing
9. Martin Sala 1:17.990 Team Apex
10. Freddy Zebede 1:18.065 Jensen Motorsport
11. Barrett Mertins 1:19.875 Jensen Motorsport

A couple notes regarding the test...

• 54.5% of the drivers involved,... completed their best time in the final session.

• Eurointernational, once again, has a very strong program.

• James Kovacic was the most improved driver (based on lap time).

• Michael Lewis- average finish in the time charts: 1.75

• Gabby Chaves- average finish in the time charts: 2