Peugeot is returning across the Atlantic this fall after announcing that it will enter two of its diesel-powered prototypes for Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New Mazda6 at Road Atlanta.
The pair of 908 HDi FAPs will go head-to-head against the leading manufacturers and teams of the American Le Mans Series in its cornerstone event, just as it did in March at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring and in June at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
"Peugeot thrilled our fans with their stunningly beautiful cars, leading-edge clean diesel technology and fantastic speed," said Scott Atherton, Series President and CEO. "Our fans at Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New Mazda6 are in for the same treat.
"Peugeot's decision to enter confirms the prestige this cornerstone event has attained. I think Peugeot is looking at racing in the American Le Mans Series as 'unfinished business,' and I suspect they will pick up where they left off last March at Sebring."
Marc Gene, Christian Klien and former Series pole-winner Nic Minassian will drive one of the exquisite diesel coupes, which will use Petit Le Mans as a test for next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Pedro Lamy and Stephane Sarrazin, who teamed for three GT1 victories in 2006 for Aston Martin Racing in a full American Le Mans Series effort, will partner with Alexander Wurz in the second 908.
Five of the six are former
F1 competitors with the sixth - Minassian - widely considered one of the two best sports car drivers in the world alongside Audi's Allan McNish.
"We have called on our core driver line-up for this race, but Marc, Christian, Pedro and Stéphane will be joined by Alexander and Christian," added Team Peugeot manager, Serge Saulnier.
"There are two reasons behind this decision: to begin with they are both available, while at the same time this race will give them a chance to gain extra experience of endurance racing."
