PK Carsport will debut a new look in the Spa 24 Hours as the team looks to kick-start its 2008
FIA GT Championship campaign.
Anthony Kumpen and Bert Longin have endured a difficult year to date having switched to the Saleen S7R for this season, with the pair having managed to score just three points from the opening four races of the year.
However, the team has gone well in the 24 Hour event in recent seasons, with podium finishes in both 2006 and 2007 and Kumpen said he the team was looking to try and make it a hat-trick with Kurt Mollekens and Fred Bouvy onboard to complete the driver line-up.
"One might say that we are optimistic and that this message is a simple PR text, but that isn't the case," he said. "This is a difficult year, that's obvious. But a race over 24 hours is different. Pure speed is less important and we count on our reliability, strategy and drivers capabilities.
"Together with Fred and Kurt, we want that third consecutive podium finish. We're highly delighted that the guys remained faithful, even though we're experiencing a very difficult year. This is the sequel of United 4 Belgium."
Returning driver Mollekens said he was hopeful of a strong run in the event, despite the fact that the Saleen isn't renowned for its 24 Hours prowess.
"I never hesitated to come back," he said. "PK Carsport is a top team and they're capable of putting down a very strong performance in such a long race. The team has a lot of experience and strategy will make the difference. Think of their very fast pit stops, the number of times you have to stop and that's already one reason why PK Carsport remains an outsider for the race.
"I drove a Saleen in the 2007 Spa 1000 Km and I was very impressed with the car. It's a fast car, with a stunning road-holding. Last week, we tested in Vallelunga and I felt really comfortable. The only difference with our Corvette of the past few seasons is that the Saleen has little experience over 24 Hours. But let's not be too negative about that."
