Dyson Racing has confirmed that Andy Wallace will make a full-time return to its driver line-up for the 2007 American Le Mans Series season, partnering Butch Leitzinger for the campaign.

Wallace will replace the recently retired James Weaver in the #16 Lola having partnered both Weaver and Leitzinger at the Twelve Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans.

“I know it is an over worked word, but it really is an honour to be chosen for this seat,” said Wallace. “I drove with James for a dozen years at Dyson Racing and no one was quicker in a sportscar. This is a special team – family would be a better word, and to be back full time with the guys is a great early Christmas gift.

“Like most drivers for Rob Dyson, I have had a great enduring relationship with fond memories. Rob gives you the tools to do the job right and as a driver, you cannot ask for more.”

Chris Dyson, who drove alongside Wallace in his 2003 LMP675 championship winning campaign, said he was delighted to have the experience Briton back in the team on a full-time basis.

“I am thrilled to have Andy back with us full-time,” he said. “He is one of the great sportscar drivers. Andy is smooth, quick, consistent and unselfish as a team member. He has been part of our family for a long time and like James Weaver, is unparalleled on feed back and car set-up. He has contributed much to our success over the years.

“There really is no one better out there. It was a decision that made itself.”